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The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus strengthened its partnership with ANSA McAL, a leading Caribbean conglomerate. This collaboration, marked by a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, focuses on talent acquisition, employer branding, academic collaboration, student development, professional training, and research. Both institutions view this partnership as a strategic investment in the future of Trinidad and Tobago and the Caribbean, aimed at enhancing the regional workforce and creating broader opportunities. The signing ceremony took place on December 10, 2025, at The UWI St Augustine Campus.<\/p>\n

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(L-R) Ms Vanessa Smith, Talent Acquisition & Experience Manager, The ANSA McAL Group, Ms Amy Lazzari, Chief People and Culture Officer, The ANSA McAL Group, Professor Derek Chadee, Deputy Principal of The UWI St Augustine Campus, Dr Kathy-Ann Lewis, Manager, Careers, Co-Curricular and Community Engagement, Division of Student Services and Development.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The University of the West Indies (UWI) St Augustine Campus strengthened its partnership with ANSA McAL, a leading Caribbean conglomerate. This collaboration, marked by a newly signed Memorandum of Understanding, focuses on talent acquisition, employer branding, academic collaboration, student development, professional training, and research. 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