The Ministry of Public Administration and Artificial Intelligence launched the AI Academy on Tuesday.
The Academy is a six-month, capacity-building program designed to strengthen artificial intelligence skills across the public service.
“The AI Academy embodies the Ministry’s mandate, founded on three core pillars: Digital Services, Smart and Efficient Government, and a Digital Nation,” said Director of the Public Service Academy, Nariya Baksh.
“To achieve this mandate, our initiatives must be built on robust education and the empowerment of Trinidad and Tobago’s greatest asset—our people
The Director of the Public Service Academy, Nariya Baksh, said the Academy was founded to achieve digital services, smart and efficient government, and a digital nation.
Speakers described the move as a “pioneering initiative” coming at a pivotal moment for Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean.
Approximately 100 public sector professionals will participate in structured AI training, with 10 officers engaging directly in the hands-on development of two to three AI prototype use cases through a secure AI Sandbox environment.
