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Consultancy: Facilitation of a Virtual Training of Trainers Workshop on the ILO’s SIYB Methodology

ILO is seeking to contract a consultant to provide a Training of Trainers on Generate Your Business Idea and Start Your Business and to support the participating entities in the institutionalization of these methodologies. Deadline for applications: 5 May 2024

ILO Caribbean Director addresses labour market transformation during regional UN meeting

Event provided opportunity to assess progress and emerging priorities for achieving SDGs.

NIHERST launches survey to identify STEM labour needs of emerging sectors in Trinidad and Tobago

Research instrument developed with support from ILO Caribbean Office.

ILO provides guidance at Trinidad and Tobago multipartite consultation on child labour

Discussions focus on strengthening policies and practices for prevention and elimination.

ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago consultation on legislation governing HIV and AIDs in the workplace

Discussions considered legal amendments to improve the protection of workers.

New ILO Caribbean report analyzes how EMBOs can benefit from digitalization that enhances data management

Publication examines opportunities and challenges related to use of digital tools.

ITCILO and ILO Caribbean partner with Cipriani College to advance digital transformation and enhance lifelong learning

Two innovative activities will ensure workers are better prepared for evolving labour markets.

Trinidad and Tobago defining hazardous and light work for the elimination of child labour

Process includes ILO guidance on international labour standards and best practices.

ILO participates in Trinidad and Tobago Industrial Court Symposium

Event explored pandemic effects on policymaking, employers and workers

ILO donates digital devices to Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Labour for the modernization of its inspection system

The equipment will advance the digitization of the Government’s labour administration function, which is responsible for the prevention of child labour and the development of a labour market information system.

Staff movement

ILO welcomes Kyana Bowen, National Project Coordinator, Trinidad and Tobago

Prior to joining the ILO, Kyana served as the Programme Officer – Humanitarian, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Resilience with the UN Women Multi Country Office – Caribbean for three years (2020 – 2022).

ILO participates at Just Transition Workshop, Trinidad and Tobago Energy Conference

The objective of the workshop was to facilitate discussion on a Just Transition for Trinidad and Tobago ensuring that the benefits of transitioning to a green economy are shared by all stakeholders taking into account environmental considerations, structural changes to labour markets and emerging technologies.

Caribbean trainers successfully complete ILO Youth Entrepreneurship Academy

The Academy, held from 30 November to 6 December 2022, was conceived to build the capacity in supporting youth entrepreneurship in the areas of business planning, general entrepreneurship, entrepreneurship for young women, digital innovation and inclusion and green business.

Taking Action to meet SDG Target 8.7 to end Child Labour by 2025: Building capacity for action on the ground in Trinidad and Tobago and in Suriname.

As active members supported by the ILO Regional Initiative Latin America and the Caribbean Free of Child Labour, Trinidad and Tobago and Suriname have pressed forward with the implementation of national plans to prevent and eliminate child labour, building the capacity of the national labour inspectorates and key stakeholders to identify cases and take action to address this issue.

Public Sector Unions learn about the strategic use of the ILO Supervisory Mechanisms

The participants agreed that the workshop provided a lot of practical information and tools as well as food for thought. It also gave an opportunity to share national experiences.

Five UN agencies collaborate to support the evolution of Trinidad and Tobago's National Statistical System

A donation of mobile equipment, provided by the ILO with financial support from the UN Joint SDG Fund, is intended to support the roll out of the new continuous sample of the population survey (CSSP) and will be used specifically to collect survey questions' results within individual households and then proceed to advanced analysis of the microdata by a dedicated CSO team.

Vacancy Notice: Communications and Information Management Officer – NO.A

ILO Decent Work Team and Office for the Caribbean is seeking a suitable candidate to fill the position of Communications and Information Officer – NO.A. Application deadline (Midnight Eastern Caribbean time): 6 July 2022

In remembrance

A tribute to Jacqui Maria Morris

She was taken in the bloom of her youth, but it is said that "blessed are they who leave good work behind", and she has certainly made an invaluable contribution to the ILO.

Participants from five Caribbean countries complete 6-week quality apprenticeship course

A formal apprenticeship system is a critical but under-utilized resource for gaining experience in the workplace and relevant on-the-job training. It is also essential to expand and improve formal long-term skills to create a globally competitive workforce for the Caribbean.

Corinne Salandy returns to the ILO

Corinne Salandy joined the ILO Caribbean Office on 2 May 2022 as Office Support Clerk.