As part of ongoing efforts to guide young people towards positive and sustainable career paths, this segment explores the wide-ranging opportunities within the seafaring industry. Mr. David Stanley McLeod and Mr. Oding Quao of the Trinidad and Tobago Seamen Education Employment Association Contractors (TTSEEAC) share insight into how maritime careers can provide stability, global mobility, and long-term financial growth.
The discussion highlights the variety of roles available, from engineering to hospitality, along with the training pathways, certifications, and support systems needed to enter the field. It also addresses accessibility for youth in Tobago, the transition from training to employment, and the importance of building structured pathways between education and the international maritime sector.