Training Program format & key facts
Organized detailsOverview
The Government of Trinidad and Tobago's OJT Programme accepts ongoing registrations from people aged 16–35 for paid workplace training placements lasting up to 24 months.
Complete training program details
OJT is a pre-employment programme that matches trainees with public- and private-sector placements aligned to their qualifications and interests. Participants receive structured workplace experience and professional-development support. The government lists five stipend levels based on qualifications, from TT$3,555 per month for Level 1 through TT$8,712 per month for Level 5.
Eligibility requirements
Participants must be 16–35 years old. Applicants prepare academic certificates, National ID, birth certificate, an updated résumé and recent proof of address. Placement level is based on qualifications ranging from CXC/craft training through postgraduate degrees.
Tips for this training program
Practical Job and Scholarship guidance. These tips do not replace official rules or create new eligibility requirements.
- Confirm learning outcomes, prerequisites, delivery schedule, assessment requirements and certificate conditions.
- Check whether the training is free, funded, reimbursed or requires a fee and whether attendance is mandatory for completion.
- Verify that the provider and certificate are relevant to your intended academic or professional use.
Verification notes
The current ttconnect OJT service page was checked on 2026-09-07 UTC. It states that registration is ongoing throughout the year, applicants must be 16–35, placements can last up to 24 months, and monthly stipends range from TT$3,555 to TT$8,712 by qualification level. The official route is in-person submission at the applicant's nearest OJT office; no closing date is stated.
Job and Scholarship is the discovery and verification layer. Confirm eligibility, dates, salary/funding and application instructions on the original source before submitting anything.
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