The Board of Directors wishes you & yours
a
HAPPY
New Year
2017
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MIC Institute of Technology
welcomes the following executives:
Chief Executive Officer
Mr. Anil Ramnarine
General Manager, Corporate Services
Mr. Archibald Prime
Manager, Finance
Mr. Randy Monilal
Manager, Macoya Workforce
Development Centre (MWDC)
Mr. Deshaun David
Manager, Technical Vocational
Instructor/Teacher Training (TVITT)
Mr. Peter C. Thomas
Manager, Human Resources
Mrs. Anisa Allaham-Hosein
We wish them the very best in their new posts
and look forward to their continued dedication in
leading the Organisation.
Mrs.
Anisa
Allaham-Hosein
joined MIC-IT in October 2016.
Her background encompasses
Human Resource Management,
Industrial Relations, Marketing,
Finance and Accounting, Public
Relations as well as Aviation. She
holds an MBA from the Arthur Lok
Jack Graduate School of Business, a B.Sc.
in Management Studies from the University of
the West Indies (UWI) and has completed several
Professional training programmes and courses
in Industrial Relations, OSHA, Law and Project
Management. She has also completed the Lean
Six Sigma Yellow Belt Certification and a life
Success Coaching programme, which enables
her to coach and mentor others.
She has served as a Director on the Board of
Governors of NIHERST; a Board Member of
The Employers Consultative Association (ECA);
a Director on the Board of the Human
Resource Management Association of Trinidad
& Tobago (HRMATT) and as the Programmes
Director of the Association of Female Executives
of Trinidad & Tobago (AFETT). Mrs. AllahamHosein is also a member of the Society of Human
Resource Management in the US (SHRM) and the
UWI Guild of Graduates.
Congratulations to the New Executives
Mr. Anil Ramnarine’s journey with MIC-IT began on March 16, 1998
as an Accounts Clerk. He soon moved up the ranks of Accounting
Assistant, Assistant Accountant, a trainee Accountant,
Accountant, Finance Manager, Chief Executive Officer (Ag.) and
has now been confirmed in the post of Chief Executive Officer.
Mr. Ramnarine is ACCA qualified, has earned his Fellowship
and holds an MBA. Internal Audit and HSEQ Departments, as
well as the General Managers for Training, Corporate Services
and Industry Services all report to the Office of the CEO.
Mr. Archibald Prime joined MIC-IT on August 1, 1989 as a Senior
Technician, Workshop and then became a Senior Marketing
Technician. He was promoted to Workshop Manager and earned
his stripes as Acting GM, Corporate Services and Acting GM,
Industry Services and in 2012, he became Plastics Manager.
Mr. Prime holds an MBA from the Henley Business School,
University of Reading. Departments under his purview include
Finance & Accounts, Information & Communications Technology
(ICT), Security, Human Resources, Marketing & Business
Development, Construction & Facilities Maintenance Department
and Corporate Communications.
Mr. Randy Monilal joined the MIC-IT family in February 2011 as an
Accountant and was then promoted to Finance Analyst. In 2013,
he was promoted to Acting Finance Manager. Mr. Monilal is a
Fellow of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
(ACCA) and has under his belt an MBA from Heriott Watt
University and a Diploma in Law from the University of London.
Under his remit are the Accounts and Purchasing & Stores
Departments.
Mr. Deshaun David’s MIC-IT journey started in 1998 as a Journeyman
trainee in Electrical/Electronics. His professional career as an
instructor began in the NSDP in 2004. Having completed three
Master Craftsman Programmes (Electrical/Electronics-2006,
Mechatronics-2009 and Advanced Mechatronics-2010), he
became the Coordinator of the Mechatronics Department in
2011. Mr. David manages the Macoya Workforce Development
Centre (MWDC) and the Customised/Short Courses Evening
Programmes.
Mr. Peter C. Thomas came on board in 2014 as a Part-Time
Lecturer. He holds a BA (Hons) and a Master of Philosophy
(MPhil) degree in Educational Administration from UWI, and
an MBA from Henley Business School, University of Reading.
He is also a certified Quality Manager and Auditor (American
Society for Quality, ASQ). As an Accreditation Officer at the
ACTT, he served as MIC-IT’s Liaison Officer for ACTT during its
Accreditation Exercise in 2012/2013. Mr. Thomas was promoted
to Manager, TVITTU.
Contributers: Nayantara Gayah-Hassan | Kandis Persad-Bhagan | Arista Maraj | Rekha Rampersad-Jaroo
| Douglas St. Louis | Shem Alexander | Shomari Hector | John Davidson | Nakeisha Monticieux
Design & Layout: Elizabeth Warner-David | Don Rampersad | Photography: Dennis Hunte
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YOU NEED TO KNOW
Change of Address for 3 MIC-IT Centres
These addresses now read:
MIC-IT Head Office
5A Century Drive,
Trincity Business Park, Macoya.
MICroPHONE
O’Meara Technology Centre
Lot 68, O’Meara Business Park, Arima.
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Diego Martin Technology Centre
2-3 Diamond Vale Business Park, Diego Martin.
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T
he Evolving TecKnologies and
Enterprise Development Company
Ltd (eTecK) has rebranded all of its
Industrial Estates to Business Parks.
This has changed the addresses of
the Diego Martin Technology Centre,
the O’Meara Technology Centre and
MIC-IT’s Head Office.
S
taff from these 3 Technology Centres are kindly asked to use these
new addresses on all official documents as well as change the
address in their e-mail signature with immediate effect.
It’s easy. Just follow these
5 simple steps:
1 Open a new e-mail in Outlook
2 Click on the Signature Tab
3 Then click Signatures
4 Select your signature to edit
5 Change ‘Industrial Estate’ to ‘Business Park’
Strategic Plan Workshop
2
015 marked the end of the previous Strategic
Plan for MIC-IT, and to spearhead the Executive
Management committee tasked with creating a
new Strategic Plan for 2015/2020, is our very own
Archibald Prime, General Manager, Corporate
Services. This workshop lasted for several weeks
and included a Strategic Plan retreat at the Centre
of Excellence, at which the Board of Directors
provided input.
Managers attend the Strategic Planning workshop
led by Mr. Archibald Prime.
Minister Garcia visits MIC-IT
T
Or visit our website www.mic.co.tt
and click the Facebook symbol located on our home page.
he MIC-IT’s Board
of Directors was
proud to host the
Minister of Education,
the Honourable Anthony
Garcia on Tuesday
September 27, 2016.
A former employee of
MIC-IT, Minister Garcia
continues to be a
member of the MIC-IT
family.
The Honourable Anthony Garcia, Minister of
Education meets with the Board of Directors.
YOU NEED TO KNOW
MIC-IT welcomes the Media
O
n July 22, MIC-IT welcomed members of the media to
have breakfast with its Chairman, Board of Directors and
other key personnel. Media personnel also got the opportunity
to tour the Workshop and Plastics Department. Representing
the Training Division, Programme Managers for the HYPE,
MuST, ICP, NSDP presented the benefits of skills education
and technical and vocational training for the nation’s youth.
MIC-IT also took the opportunity to promote its Construction
and Facilities Maintenance Department by demonstrating its
allegiance to utilising trainees in construction projects.
Referred to as the best kept secret in Trinidad by media onlookers, MIC-IT made a lasting impression especially for its
Plastics manufacturing and its Engineering services which
all fall under the Industry Services Division. During the tour,
General Manager for the Industry Services Division, Mr. Brian
James endorsed the many award-winning final year projects
invented by the Engineers-in-Training, which have the potential
to be developed into ‘world class’ products.
Chairman, Prof. Emeritus Clément Imbert and MIC-IT team members with
media representatives.
MIC-IT
presents to
the media.
Mr. Brian James
GM, Industry
Services, highlights
the inventions by the
Engineers-in-Training.
Media personnel
receive a tour of
the Workshop.
Mr. Archibald
Prime, then Plastics
Manager, explains
how plastic bottles
are made by MIC-IT.
From the Desk of
the GM – INDUSTRY
SERVICES DIVISION
Mr. Brian James
A
s the General Manager, Industry Services my main
role and responsibilities include the formulation
and implementation of policies, procedures and
plans for seven (7) functional areas under the Industry
Services Division. With the assistance of Managers and
Coordinators, we direct the activities of Manufacturing,
Plastics Production, Engineering and Design, New
Product Development, Research and Development,
Industrial Maintenance and Factory Training.
The MIC-IT has over 40 years of experience in
the Manufacturing Industry, specifically related to
engineering designs and manufacturing, plastic product
production and training. MIC-IT’s, Industry
Services Division, has always aspired
to be a leader in the Manufacturing
Industry from its inception in 1974,
stimulating and uniquely catering
to this Industry especially catering
to its innovative needs. For example,
under the Industry Services Division,
technically advanced Tool and Die and moulds
assemblies are designed and manufactured to high
precision and accuracy to international standards and
specifications. The Division also provides Plastics
Production Services, supplying to the demands of
various customers and contract manufacturing services
within the packaging Industry.
As the GM of the Industry Services Division, I am
very proud to represent MIC-IT on all aspects of
Manufacturing, primarily when liaising with local and
foreign counterparts to ensure and maintain the relevance
of our products and services. We conduct repeated
business with some major foreign clients such as Frisko
Ice Cream (St Vincent), Industrial Agencies Limited
(IAL) and Schlumberger Trinidad Inc. (Engineering
Jobs, USA based). Some of our local clients include:
Diversified Limited (Plastics Bottles, Containers and
Caps), Fresh Juice Limited (Plastic Bottles), Trinbone
Limited, (Plastics Bottles), The Myerson Company
Limited (Plastic Medical Tooth Cards),
Trinidad
Concrete Products Limited (Tricon) (Mould Repairs for
Various PVC Products), Ansa Polymer (Mould Repairs
and Machining) and Electrical Industries Group (EIG)
(Machined Parts).
We envision MIC-IT becoming a future market leader in
Manufacturing, Innovation and Training, providing quality
products and services that can support manufacturing
and spurring on the growth of new nascent enterprises. These efforts are the true value (essence) of MIC-IT,
which can have a major impact on Trinidad and Tobago,
thus making an indelible mark on the growth of our local
economy.
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MICroPHONE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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STAFF NEWS / NEW STAFF INITIATIVES
EAP - Benefits, Services, How to Access
T
he workplace is a common
source of stress for many. It
is impossible to have a workplace
where roles, expectations, and
personalities work perfectly together,
without conflict. Whether one is
unhappy about something that is
personal or work related, it’s a good
idea to try to sort out problems
early on. If unresolved quickly,
this could affect one’s behaviour,
attitude, work relationships
and eventual productivity.
Some employees may find that
discussing stress or challenges is
helpful to them both professionally
and personally. To resolve a problem,
employees have many avenues at
their disposal both informal and
formal. Confidential discussions
can be held with supervisors,
managers, mentors or HR personnel.
Our Human Resources (HR)
Department would also like to remind
All Staff of its Employee Assistance
Programme (EAP), a free and
confidential Counselling service.
g
n
i
Com on
So
Staff can access the following
services provided under the EAP:
• Assessment (to determine
the nature of the problem)
• Short Term Counselling
(Therapeutic intervention)
• Referral
• Follow-up
• Consultation
• Trauma Management: Individual
(witnessed or experienced
traumatic events)
• At the end of each
session, the next
appointment will be
given to the employee
by the Counsellor.
• The employee then
informs HR at Ext. 3204
of the appointment.
• Confidentiality is
paramount in the
entire process.
Time-off (with pay) is given for
each of the sessions. However, the
employee must account for the
time-off by completing an Application
for Leave form, signed by Manager/
Division Head for verification.
How can employees
access the EAP?
• Make a written request (give basic
information on the issue at hand)
to your Manager/ Division
Head, which they must initial.
• Manager will forward request to
HR Department for processing.
• HR will contact the EAP
provider and arrangements
will be made for counselling.
• The employee will be informed
by HR of the first appointment.
Employees can choose an
EAP Location that is closest
and most convenience to
them to conduct sessions:
TRINIDAD: Port of Spain, Sangre
Grande or San Fernando
TOBAGO: Scarborough
For further information on how
to access this free service,
contact the Human Resource
Department at Ext. 3204
MIC-IT Head Office Cafeteria in the works...
food-court lines and lunch
Lwillong
breaks wasted in rain and traffic
soon be a thing of the past. Staff
and Trainees at the Head Office and
Macoya Workforce Development and
Technology Centres will soon be able
to enjoy hot, healthy and delicious
meal options at affordable prices.
This exciting project, which is being
managed by the newly developed
Construction and Facilities
Maintenance Department, is utilising
a variety of in-house talent. Some
of our very own NSDP trainees
specialising in carpentry, have been
engaged to produce the cabinets and
wood working aspects of this project.
This is in keeping with the
entrepreneurial model to provide
them with hands-on experience
and has been incorporated
into their trainee curriculum as
a project for final grading.
It is anticipated that this project will
be completed in January 2017 and
will provide a relaxing environment
for both employees and trainees to
enjoy freshly prepared meals.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
Best Wishes & Farewell
to our
Retirees
Leslie
Gittens
Ant
onio
Carl
Lyon
Calliste
Storekeeper III
NSDP Laventille
From: Jul. 1992 To: Jun. 2016
Senior Foreman III
Stores, Macoya Head Office
From: May 1980 To: Jun. 2016
Centre Coordinator III
Pleasantville Technology Centre
From: Feb. 1981 To: Oct. 2016
Michael
Ifill
Michael
Louison
Quinton
Corporal
Security, Macoya Head Office
From: Jul. 1995 To: Oct. 2016
Centre Coordinator II
HYPE Point Fortin
From: Sept. 2002 To: Oct. 2016
Instructor I
HYPE Pleasantville
From: Jan. 2012 To: Oct. 2016
Derek
STAFF APPRECIATION
MIC-IT team members enjoy Breakfast with Chairman
(L-R) Prof. Clément Imbert (Chairman), Fayola DeSilva, Laura Singh, Anil Ramnarine
(CEO Ag.), Keith Toby (Deputy Chairman), Carolyn Gopaul (Board Secretary, David Alleyne,
Maureen Nathansingh, Denise Grazette and Lisa Goodridge relax in the Boardroom during
breakfast on 20th May, 2016.
The Gues
ts of Hon
our (L-R)
Denise G
Nathansin razette, Mauree
n
gh, L
Laura Sin isa Goodridge an
d
gh receiv
e tokens
of apprec
iation.
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MICroPHONE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Remembering Dear Friends
Ige Ogunsanwo
NSDP - Pleasantville Technology Centre
January 16, 2006 to April 18, 2016
“Ige Ogunsanwo was a true friend, colleague,
educator, philosopher and very important person
of interest. He was very influential and respected
in the Pan African Movement and the Marcus
Garvey Foundation. May his soul Rest in Peace.”
P
atrick Augustus Mervyn
Manning served as the
longest Member of Parliament
(1971-2015). He was a colossus
to Trinidad and Tobago’s political
landscape, serving his country with
honourable distinction and grace.
As a proponent for quality tertiary
education, he had a special
connection with MIC-IT. In 1994,
he initiated the adaptation of
the German Model of Technical
Training and the establishment of
the National Skills Development
Programme (NSDP), which have
served MIC-IT and the country
exceptionally well, up to today.
~ Junior Meade - Main Stores, Pleasantville Technology Centre.
“To live a meaningful life is not about being rich, popular, highly
educated, perfect or famous – but it’s about being real, humble, strong
and being able to touch and connect in a meaningful and positive
way with those less fortunate”. May his soul rest in peace.
~ Christine Morrison - Pleasantville Technology Centre.
Rawle Subnaik
Accounts & Finance, Macoya Head Office
February 8, 2011 to May 8, 2016
“Rawle was a young, loving person and for
the short time that he had, he lived every
day to the fullest. His energetic and freewilled personality will surely be missed”.
~ Maurice Bernard, MuST Accounts.
“As an employee, Rawle was a great supervisor to report to. He was very
encouraging and approachable and motivated you in your job tasks.”
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~ Arielle Folkes - MuST Accounts
Majorie Jackson
ICP Diego Martin Technology Centre
September 1, 2011 to May 23, 2016
Ministry of Education National Skills
Development Programme in collaboration
with Fritz Werner and Metal Industries
Company Ltd at the Trinidad Hilton
Hotel on February 13, 1995.
[Photo courtesy Michael Walker]
“Ms. Marjorie Jackson was one of the
Communication teachers at MIC-IT. She taught
General Draughtsmanship, Dressmaking & Design
at the Diego Martin Technology Centre. She was a
disciplinarian who demanded and received utmost
respect from her trainees. She shared few light
moments with them but for the most part, it was
straight classwork. All in all, she desired the best results for her students
– she wanted them to excel in performance while shining with respect.
~ Mr. Henry Sealy, Communication Instructor, Diego Martin Technology Centre.
I
t is not length of life,
but depth of life.
~Ralph Waldo Emerson
“Ms. Marjorie Jackson would be remembered mostly as being a strict,
no nonsense educator. She wanted nothing but the best for her trainees
and gave she gave them her all. Her presence will be missed”.
~ Mrs. Candice Austin, Centre Manager Diego Martin Technology Centre.
DEPARTMENT HIGHLIGHTS
HR POLICY CORNER
SAFETY
Safety is everyone’s responsibility,
so please obey the safety
rules and exercise reasonable
caution and common sense
in all work activities.
EMPLOYEE INJURY
ON THE JOB
If you are injured on
the job, you must:
1. Report the Incident/Accident
within twenty-four (24) hours of
occurrence, to your Immediate
Line Supervisor, Human
Resources Department and
the company’s HSE Advisor
so that it can be handled
effectively and efficiently.
2. Complete an Accident/
Incident Form at the earliest
opportunity. If there are any
witnesses to the accident,
they must also give a written
report on the form provided.
Your well-being is our priority.
[Taken from “Human Resources
Policy & Procedures Manual
2014.” 38-44. 2014]
Exciting Tech News
2017 marks a new and exciting,
technological time for the staff and trainees
of MIC-IT. Staff can look forward to the
new Human Resource Information
System (HRIS) in the first quarter of
2017, which will allow staff to update their
employment record, make requests for
leave, job letters, print pay slips etc.
Kudos to the newly implemented
Payroll System, which makes
Payroll easier to manage.
The IT department has also started rolling
out the new Time and Attendance
system via the Sierra Time Clock.
This will be installed throughout
the entire organization and will now
require FOUR fingers to be finger printed.
IT also took the lead in the installation of
CCTV cameras at the Penal and
Diego Martin Technology Centres.
Tobago and O’Meara Centres are
next to be outfitted in January 2017.
Later this year, IT will also be implementing
a new system to manage the Student
Management process. This will allow
Trainees to apply for our programmes online,
view their results, programme schedules etc.
Another piece of exciting news for ALL staff
is IT’s development of a Corporate Intranet
to improve the company’s internal
communication. This new Intranet will
quickly disseminate information, alerts
and corporate updates to employees.
The department has grown and better
restructured to support these initiatives, all
the members of the IT team are committed
to the success of these projects for a more
efficient, and more connected MIC-IT.
Construction and Facilities Maintenance Department
T
This revenue-generating division,
led by Ms Safiya Alexander, was
launched as an autonomous arm
of the Company in March 2016.
This initiative has been successful
through the utilisation of a highly
trained and competent work team
of qualified instructors, skilled
craftsmen and MIC-IT graduates.
The Department is dedicated to
providing high-quality, low-cost,
building and maintenance solutions
to the Construction industry.
M
IC-IT is a multi-functional
institution with its commercial
operations managed by the Industry
Services Division. For over 40
years, our products and services
have been transforming the nation’s
manufacturing industry while catering
to its evolving technical and training
needs. With the help of our highlyskilled manufacturing engineers,
precision machinists, welding
technicians, craftsmen and industrial
maintenance personnel, the Industry
Services Division continues to deliver
premier products and services.
The Industry Services Division
consists of the following
distinct functional areas:
1. Workshop (Centre for Advanced
Manufacturing and Innovation)
2. Plastics (Centre for Plastics
Research, Production
and Training)
3. Design and Engineering
4.Maintenance
5. Training and Development
Together they form the hub for
MIC’s manufacturing operations to
achieve its institutional mandate
for supporting and developing
the manufacturing sector.
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DID YOU KNOW?

That business/manufacturing
product ideas can be developed in
the Industry Services Division from
concept to a tangible product.
 That the LPG Tank Seals on
the 20-pound and 100-pound gas
tanks and ALL of our Generic Plastics
Products (Hangers, Clothes Pins,
Seedling Pots, Cups and Lids, Plant
Pots and Saucers) and the twolitre Ice-Cream Container with Lid
were designed by the Designs and
Engineering Department within
the Industry Services Division? The
mould for this product was then
manufactured by our
Workshop Department
and the actual plastic
items are manufactured by
the Plastics Department
within the Industry
Services Division.
by
Made
MIC-IT
he MIC Institute of Technology
is proud to offer Construction
Services to the private and public
sectors in Trinidad and Tobago
through the Construction and
Facilities Maintenance Department.
INDUSTRY SERVICES
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CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MICroPHONE
Penal Technology Centre
Community Outreach – Our Penal Centre
staff members promoting MIC-IT for the
upcoming term at the Cedros Old Jetty.
Penal staff receive
HSE Training in
July 2016.
Pleasantville Technology Cent
Independence All Fours Knock-Out
Competition at Head Office, Macoya
Emancipation Day 2016
re
2nd
1st
Paulette Best-Gonzales
presents 2nd place
Winners, Neil Mahabir (centre) & Pallet (left)
prize to Arielle
are presented with trophy by Ricardo Perreira.
Folkes’ mother.
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3rd
Dexter Gonzales (partner
Natasha Guerra) collects 3rd
place prize from Leah Turton.
Diego Martin
Technology
Centre
STAFF NEWS
In-house
Graduation
4th
Vishesh Supersad (partner
Deanesh Chatar) receives 4th
place prize from Natasha Guerra.
(L-R) Joanne Timothy, Nic
ole McLean, Debra Beckl
es, Christine
Jordan-Morrison.
Carlyle Workman
receives an award from
Mr. Mc Kenzie– Most
Outstanding Trainee
(AC Refrigeration)
Mikel Deane
receives an award
for Academic
Excellence from
Mr. Jack (General
Draughtsmanship)
Congrats to CAPE Scholars & their proud parents!
We proudly congratulate Sherquan Beckles, the daughter of Samuel
and Debra Beckles of our Pleasantville Technology Centre who was
awarded with an Open Scholarship in the field of ICT Technology studies.
Also soaring high is Jeanique Davis, daughter of Charles Davis
of our Pleasantville Technology Centre, who was awarded
with a National Open Scholarship for Mathematics.
Share your exciting news with MICroPhone via e-mail to [email protected]
CENTRE HIGHLIGHTS
Pleasantville Technology Centre - Divali Celebrations 2016
HYPE trainees of the Pleasantville Steel Ensemble
- Darrion Phillip (L) and Lonaire Joseph (R) playing
Jahaji Bhai by David Rudder accompanied by
Music Instructor Mr. Maurice Alexander (seated).
Models (L-R): Linda Edwards – ICP 2nd year trainee; Kelly Mungroo –
Invited guest; Anderson Persad – NSDP 2nd year trainee (Best Dressed Male
Trainee); Yvonne Mungroo – NSDP Electrical Instructor; Dayanand Lalchan
– NSDP Welding Instructor and MC of function (Best Dressed Male Staff);
Kowsil Singh (Best Dressed Female Staff); Indra Rampersad – Computer
Instructor for HYPE.
Some decorated deyas are among those
lit by Trainees Telesha-Marie Gonzales
(ICP) and Aisha Baptiste (HYPE) to
commemorate the holy occasion of Divali.
First Divali Function hosted by Staff &
trainees of the Penal Technology Centre
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Each class at the Centre presented a piece: Dance, Skit,
Song, Tassa, Drama. Here, the Dress Making and Design Year
One and Year Two Trainees present the meaning of Divali.
The Program was directed by Staff members led by Mr. Sherman
Singh (Welding Instructor). All decorations were designed and
executed by the Trainees with the guidance of Food Preparation and
Culinary Arts Trainee, Mr. Riaz Karim.
Trainees of the Divali Best Dressed Competition
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INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
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TRAINEE HIGHLIGHTS
MIC-IT partners with The President’s Award –T&T
T
he President’s Award - Trinidad
and Tobago (TPATT) is a nonprofit, voluntary organization dedicated
to training young persons between
the ages of 14 to 25 years in Skills,
Physical Recreation, Service and
Expedition/Exploration. Training
is divided into three levels and on
successful completion of each level
participants are presented with Bronze,
Chairman of President’s Award-Trinidad and Tobago, Commodore Anthony Franklyn
Silver and Gold Awards respectively.
presents token of appreciation to Mr. Reynold John, GM-Training Division. Looking on are
The President’s Award - Trinidad and
members of the Board.
Tobago (TPATT) is affiliated to the Duke
of Edinburgh’s Award International
participated in this international
Association and the Caribbean Award
hiking and camping exercise from
Sub-Regional Council (CASC).
July 23 to August 9, 2016.
Each year participants from the
MIC-IT is proud to partner with
Caribbean come together under the
President’s Award-Trinidad and
CASC in one of the participating
Tobago, an organisation which
countries to undertake the Silver and
Executive member of TPATT, Shazard
Gold qualifying Expedition/Exploration, encourages young people to
Mohammed and Mr. Reynold John receive an
volunteer their time, participate
Adventurous Journey, Residential
award from Commodore Franklyn.
in sports, develop social skills
Project and/or Leadership Training
and promote fellowship through
Course. The CASC 2016 five-day
the sharing of culture. Chairman
Adventurous Journey (which included
of PATT, Commodore Anthony
hiking and camping) took place in
Trinidad, from Matelot to Curepe to be Franklyn visited MIC-IT on October
18, to thank Professor Clément
exact. MIC-IT played a major role by
readily providing bus transport as well Imbert, for MIC-IT’s willingness and
dedication to the development of
as sponsoring two MIC-IT Trainees
youth and for making a valuable
to participate in the Adventurous
contribution to the CASC 2016 – the
Journey. This year, 177 participants,
Vice Chairman, TPATT, Mrs. Beverly-Anne
Trinbago Callaloo Adventure.
(including 35 from Trinidad and
Cruickshank receives an MIC-IT plastics
Tobago) from 12 Caribbean countries
hamper from Mr. John.
Trainees do their
part to Help Haiti
Students of The President's Awards
of Trinidad and Tobago along with
Trainees and Staff of the Pleasantville
Technology Centre were among the
many volunteer groups
to sort, label, package
and load into containers
bound for Haiti. The 'Help
4 Haiti' Charity Drive
was organised by San
Fernando City Corporation
and the former Mayor of
San Fernando Alderman
Haji Kazim Hosein.
All Staff are also invited to donate to the cause... Together we can make a difference!
For further info, please contact Shomari Hector (ext. 3058) OR Arista Maraj (ext. 3280)
TRAINEE HIGHLIGHTS
TIGERS NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Cricket
to ROAR again!
W
e are pleased to announce
that the MIC-IT TIGERS
have been accepted into the
Tertiary Sports Association of
Trinidad and Tobago. This is a
great opportunity for our trainees
locally and internationally, as the
winners of the local competitions
are given the opportunity to play
in the World University Games.
Here is the schedule for the
upcoming Tertiary League:
T/20 Cricket
January - February 2017
Basketball
February- March 2017
Congratulations to the MIC-IT TIGERS
Cricket Team, which placed 3rd in the
recently concluded Petrotrin Internal
Cricket League. The TIGERS also
scored the most runs in the tournament.
Football
Petrotrin Internal Football League
1st
Eddie Hart Under-20
Football League
1st
National Tertiary League
2nd
Central Football Association
Premier Division
4th
The team played its home matches at
the Hugo Francis Recreational Grounds
at Woodford Lodge in Chaguanas.
Mr. Kern George, an instructor at the
Pointe-á-Pierre Centre, who is also one
of the coaches of the TIGERS boasted
that, “The team has done extremely well.
The boys have an
amazing bond and
the staff’s main goal
right now is to keep
the boys focused
and disciplined.
Coach Kern George.
The majority of
games that we have played has seen
at least two hundred supporters for
the opposing teams, so it is my hope
that next season we get more TIGERS’
supporters coming out to the games.”
Netball
The ladies of the MIC-IT TIGERS
Netball team placed 3rd in their first
ever competitive tournament, the
Netball vs Cancer Tournament.
This annual tournament, played at
the Sangre Grande Recreational
Facility is a Christmas fundraiser
held in honour of Ms. Angela Paula
Alexander, a former national netballer,
who passed from this disease.
Table Tennis
March 2017
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Volleyball
April - May 2017
Track & Field Meet
TBD
Swim Meet
TBD
Tennis
TBD
The TIGERS Football Team
Scholarship Awardees
Two of our TIGERS were awarded
Football Scholarships in the U.S.
for the 2016-2017 Season:
Joash Romain (The University
of New York, Canton)
and Brandon Reyes
(Jarvis Christian College)
Ladies of the TIGERS Netball Team
We wish them all the best!
Passion, Discipline & Dedication
For more information call Shem Alexander: 663-4MIC (4642) ext. 3332 or 715-2435
{ISSUE 2 : 2016 Year in Review}
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TRAINEE HIGHLIGHTS
Electronics/Electrical and Mechatronics.
It sounds technical, but these young
participants excelled in these technical
fields.
The camp was held at the Pleasantville,
O’Meara, Macoya and Tobago Technology
Centres, with 40 teens at each Centre.
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
MICroPHONE
n July 2016, MIC-IT embarked on a new
vacation programme “CareerTech 2016”,
which was created to introduce teenagers
to STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering
& Mathematics). They received hands-on
experience in building real projects using
Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Air Conditioning
and Refrigeration, Simulated Welding,
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Electrical class at Tobago
Technology Centre
First day of CareerTech 2016 at Pleasantville
Technology Centre– Pneumatic/Hydraulic class.
O’Meara Technology Centre
CareerTech Vacation
programme in session
at the Macoya
Technology Centre.
T
he experience culminated in three
Graduation Ceremonies held on
August 26th at Macoya, Pleasantville
and O’Meara Technology Centres
and on September 2nd at Tobago
Technology Centre.
Here are a few highlights
O’Meara Technology Centre graduates.
Graduates
Macoya
Technology Centre
graduates.
Pleasantville
Technology Centre
graduates.
Tobago Technology Centre graduates.
HIGHLIGHTS... Past Events
True Professional
Potential…
Unl cked
Unforgettable! Amazing! Inspirational !
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Team Platinum
took home the
Metal Champions Challenge Trophy at
the Trainee’s Sports Day held on May 19,
2016 at Constantine Park, Macoya.
With 746 points, Platinum, the Northwest Zone
(Barataria & Diego Martin Technology Centres)
celebrated as the first ever Metal Champions.
he “Unlocking Your True Professional Potential” symposium was
a special treat to MIC-IT staff especially
for its Administrative Professionals.
MIC-IT’s Administrative Professionals
Week Symposium, held at the Centre
for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
on April 27, 2016, was hosted in
collaboration with AFETT and saw a
full house with over 450 attendees.
The uplifting event included prominent
speakers such the Minister of
Education, the Honourable Anthony
Garcia; His Worship the Mayor of Port
of Spain, Keron Valentine and former
president of AFETT, Cavelle Joseph.
Keynote Speaker, the Honourable
Shamfa Cudjoe, Minister of Tourism,
stole the show with her inspirational
and emotional speech. So touching was
her delivery that we just had to share
it with the world. See for yourself on
MIC-IT’s website or Facebook page.
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“Unlocking” is a coaching and
mentoring tool to train and inculcate
positive behaviours in young
professionals in the organisation.
Here are the overall results:
Full house at Unlocking event.
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
Gold
Mercury
Titanium
Germanium
Beryllium
Silver
667 points
608 points
570 points
551 points
516 points
475 points
Thanks to all who made the day successful, clean and safe.
{ISSUE 2 : 2016 Year in Review}
MICroPHONE
INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
HIGHLIGHTS... Past Events
T
he Industry Services Division
participated in the 2016 Trade
and Investment Convention (TIC) from
July 7-10 at the Centre of Excellence.
MIC was proud to be among the 227
booths at the Caribbean’s largest
business-to-business event.
Sheldon Toussaint displays our
Thermoforming Capabilities.
Ranjeev Lallo explains the
concepts of 3D Prototyping.
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IC is an ideal forum for
manufacturers, service
providers, buyers and distributors,
financial institutions and investors
from around the world, to meet &
conduct business. This gave us the
perfect opportunity to showcase
our products and services as
well as our 3D manufacturing
skills and capabilities.
Industry Services Division’s
Various Products on Display.
MIC-IT Board Member – Gail
Sooknarine-Ragoo and Kevin Lemessy.
Outreaches
Health Minister,
Terrence Deyalsingh
tries his hand at virtual
reality welding in the
welding caravan while
Deputy Chairman
Keith Toby looks on.
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Mt. D’Or
• St. Joseph
• The Promenade,
Croisee, San Juan
• Mt D’Or/Mt Hope
St. Joseph
Tobago
• Arima
• Sangre Grande
• Centre City Mall,
Chaguanas
• Brian Lara Promenade, PoS
• Harris Promenade,
San Fernando
• Diego Martin
Sangre Grande
• Chin Kit Park, Point Fortin
• Crown Point
Colosseum, Tobago
• Scarborough and Gulf City
Mall, Lowlands, Tobago
San Juan
egistration Drive for September
intake was very intense this year
but with the new Marketing team
on board, the job was a breeze.
MIC-IT was successful in attaining
full capacity in all of its Technology
Centres thanks to the combined
efforts of Community Outreach
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(radio and TV ads) and a heavy
social media presence. On Friday
September 23, members of this
team were treated to an Appreciation
Function, which was hosted by the
Deputy Chairman, Mr. Keith Toby.
Mr. Toby congratulates
the Marketing Team.
CHOOSE FROM OUR 3
REVENUE EARNER PACKAGES
Wishing best of luck to our
1st entrepreneur Mr. Wendell
Rainey who invested in this
money-making opportunity.
Anthony Huyghew, Marketing
Technican III, Plastics Department
(right), presents a Basic package to
Mr. Rainey, Machinist B of Workshop.
AVAILABLE FOR MIC-IT Employees ONLY
Conditions apply:
1. Packages are VAT Inclusive.
2. Each employee will have salary deductions per month
until all payments are finalized, as follows:
a. Basic/Start up Package: 3 monthly payments/ salary deduction of $1,263.47 VAT incl.
b.Premium Package: 4 monthly payments/ salary deduction of $1,405.41 VAT inlc.
c.Platinum Package: 6 monthly payments/ salary deduction of $2,250.38 VAT incl.
3. Entrepreneurs to sign contract for terms of payment listed above. Payments
will be deducted one month after date of agreement as per contract.
4. No refunds on items after 7 days.
5. No down payment is required.
6. Employees have the option to pay in full before collection of items.
7. Items are to be collected by employees.
8. If other items are to be added on to the package, a new contract will be initiated.
9. Sales are NOT to be conducted during work hours.
For more info call Anthony Huyghew (Plastics Department at 663-4MIC ext.3179 or 748-9415
Mr. Huyghew, greets Mr. Shawn Baptiste
(St. Bede’s Technology Centre), yet
another entrepreneur to take advantage
of this profitable venture.
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3. Which MIC-IT Programme
offers Machine Shop?
1. Which programme offers a Music course?
2. What animal represents our Sports Team?
4. MIC-IT is the first Technical
Vocational Education and Training
(TVET) institution in the country to
become accredited by ________.
5. Training for Industry.
6. To be a catalyst for developing National
Technical and Vocational competencies
for competitive industries through quality
training, innovation, manufacturing and
engineering products and services.
8. He is the founding chairman of the
UWI Continuing Engineering Education
Centre, has an award for the Career in
Excellence in Engineering, the highest
award of the APETT, he loves the
steelpan! He is Professor _________.
9. What colour bin is used for recycling paper?
10. Creating national competitive advantage
through strategic partnerships with
the Government of the Republic of
Trinidad and Tobago (GORTT) and
industry for growth and prosperity.
7. At Head Office, Diego Martin and
O’Meara Technology Centre, the
address has changed from “Industrial
Estate” to “_____________ Park”.
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