ACTT hosts essay, poster competitions

ACTT ’s fifth National Quiz on Quality Assurance in Higher Education and Training is targeted towards students of forms three and four.

Its objective is to increase awareness among students and other stakeholders of the importance and benefits of quality assurance in higher education and training.

In addition, ACTT aims to highlight the contribution of quality higher education to developing the national workforce, said a media release.

The quiz competition begins October 4, with the final round taking place on November 2. The council will award some $60,000 in prizes, inclusive of cash for each team member, UT C vouchers for the coaches, trophies and a cash prize for the victorious school. Coaches have until June 23 to register their schools.

ACTT ’s Essay and Poster Competition begins on August 2, with the goal of guiding students to make informed decisions when pursuing higher education and training. The target audiences for the essay component are students of forms five and six, as well as undergraduate students at tertiary level institutions that are registered and accredited by ACTT . The poster component is open to secondary students in forms one to three.

Candidates of the Essay and Poster Competition should make their submissions on or before September 22. The 2017 winners will receive an iPad Air, book vouchers and a complimentary Statement on Recognition from ACTT . Winners of the Poster Component will receive UT C vouchers totalling $6,500.

As the principal body responsible for the quality assurance of higher education and training institutions and programmes, the ACTT is committed to presenting educational and informational platforms that are focused on students at secondary schools, post secondary and tertiary institutions, the release said.

Last year winner, St Joseph’s Convent of San Fernando beat 2015 champion Cowen Hamilton Secondary School of Fifth Company Village, Moruga, into second place.

ACTT encourages schools and students to enter the competitions as they provide an opportunity to gain knowledge and insights on issues in the higher education sector. As well as inspire students to make informed choices when selecting quality higher education and training institutions and programmes of study.

For more info and registration: www.

actt.org.tt or e-mail quiz@actt.org.tt or essaycompetition@ actt.org.tt or call 623- 2500.