ENHANCING DELIVERY : STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS
WE DELIVERED - PNM ’ S CONTRIBUTION TO TOBAGO ’ S DEVELOPMENT
WE DELIVERED !
Human Capital Development
The Tobago PNM led THA , as one its major policy initiatives , has invested significantly in human capital development especially among the youth of our island . These investments have ensured that the island possesses a well-educated and qualified workforce and leadership skills and competencies are created and nurtured to allow for proactive succession planning . Numerous pathways to youth development were made possible through the following initiatives :
• The Financial Assistance Programme that provides funding of about $ 8 million per year to Tobagonians pursuing tertiary education in a wide range of areas
• The Youth Energised for Success ( YES ) Programme which funds the professional development training of young Tobagonians , resume writing workshops , life skills training , internships as well as training to ease the transition to the world of work . It also provides employment opportunities for returning graduates
• The Financial Literacy Programme that focuses on improving financial education
• Capacity development training hosted by Divisions across the THA including the World of Work programme
• Services ( DATAS ) to prepare young persons in Tobago for university life
• The Enterprise Assistance Programme which provides grant funding for young business enthusiasts
• Tremendous support for track and field , football , cricket , table tennis , lawn tennis at primary , secondary and post secondary levels
• The Lalonde Gordon fund and other financial packages provide support for elite athletes
• Provision of extensive training for all teachers and auxiliary staff in the areas or school administration and management , lesson planning and delivery and
the best environment for student learning
• Ensured that all ECCE teachers are paid equitably in comparison to teachers in Trinidad
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