Other activities include recreational and cultural, leadership skills, Arithmetic, English Language and Draughting. Training is for a period of one year, and a Certificate of Acquired Competency is awarded at the end of the course of study. An outline of the various courses offered is advertised in the daily newspapers. Applicants are required to complete an application form which can be obtained from any Trade Centre, Community Development Centre or the Ministry of Education, National Training Board, Alexandra Street, St Clair. The Youth Placement Service assists graduates in obtaining jobs.
Some financial assistance is given to graduates who prefer to set up their own business.
The Apprenticeship Centres which were previously called Youth Camps are used for vocational training. There are five centres located throughout Trinidad and Tobago. Apart from vocational training, the centres give young people an opportunity to develop every facet of their personalities, encouraging participation in agricultural, recreational and cultural activities. Information pertaining to the commencement of courses can be obtained from the Youth Officer in your district. Courses cover a period of two years.