TATT Strengthens ICT Workforce with Bursary Awards to COSTAATT, UTT and UWI Students

April 2nd, 2025    |   Related To: Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT)

TATT’s Chief Executive Officer Mrs.Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), shakes hands with Dr. Helen Williams-Cumberbatch, Vice President, Student Affairs, COSTAATT (right) after formally signing the collaborative bursary agreement between TATT and COSTAATT 
TATT’s Chief Executive Officer Mrs.Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), shakes hands with Dr. Helen Williams-Cumberbatch, Vice President, Student Affairs, COSTAATT (right) after formally signing the collaborative bursary agreement between TATT and COSTAATT 

The Telecommunications Authority of Trinidad and Tobago (TATT) continues to support the nation’s digital transformation thrust by investing in the development of information and communication technology (ICT) professionals.

TATT reaffirmed its commitment to building local ICT capacity by signing bursary agreements with the College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT), University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT) and The University of the West Indies (UWI). The signing ceremony, held at TATT’s office was led by Mrs. Cynthia Reddock-Downes, TATT’s Chief Executive Officer, with representatives from the participating institutions. These included:

  • Dr. Helen Williams-Cumberbatch, Vice President, Student Affairs, COSTAATT
  • Professor Stephen Joseph, Acting President, UTT, and
  • Professor Derek Chadee, Deputy Principal, St. Augustine Campus, The UWI.
TATT’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), signs the Bursary Agreement between TATT and UTT alongside Professor Stephen Joseph, President (Ag.) of UTT (right). 
TATT’s Chief Executive Officer, Mrs. Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), signs the Bursary Agreement between TATT and UTT alongside Professor Stephen Joseph, President (Ag.) of UTT (right). 

Through this initiative, TATT will provide financial support to four undergraduate students pursuing ICT-related studies in Trinidad and Tobago at the stated institutions for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 academic years. Since 2022, TATT has provided bursaries to two female and two male students pursuing ICT-related studies in Trinidad and Tobago COSTAATT, UTT and UWI.

TATT’s Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), and Professor Derek Chadee, Deputy Principal at The UWI exchange a handshake upon the successful completion of the signing of the Bursary Agreement between TATT and The UWI. 
TATT’s Chief Executive Officer Mrs. Cynthia Reddock-Downes (left), and Professor Derek Chadee, Deputy Principal at The UWI exchange a handshake upon the successful completion of the signing of the Bursary Agreement between TATT and The UWI. 

The provision of these bursaries reflects TATT’s commitment to fostering the development of a skilled ICT workforce in Trinidad and Tobago through financial support to eligible students. It fulfils TATT’s strategic objectives, enhancing its capacity to accelerate digital transformation and sustainable economic and social development by leveraging and using new and emerging telecommunications/ICTs and services. TATT is actively contributing to expanding and strengthening the country’s ICT workforce, ensuring a well-equipped pool of professionals to drive the nation’s ongoing digital transformation.

TATT continues to facilitate national ICT development and is committed to its role in this country’s digital progress, providing future professionals with the support needed to enable Trinidad and Tobago’s digital growth. 

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