UDeCOTT Graduate Training Programme

In keeping with the Government of Trinidad and Tobago's focus on the development of its human capital, the Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited (UDeCOTT) has embarked on a number of initiatives aimed at creating a positive long-term impact on the development and continuous improvement of the local labour force in the construction industry.

One such initiative is our Graduate Training Programme, which is an advanced-level, two-year training programme designed for graduates of one of the following Degree Programmes: (i) Construction, (ii) Architecture, (iii) Engineering, or (iv) Project or Construction Management. 

Through the Graduate Training Programme, UDeCOTT hopes to establish relationships with recent graduates in these construction-related fields, who are eager to obtain relevant work experience that will ultimately lead to greater employability.  Since the Programme is a vehicle for knowledge sharing and capacity building, Trainees will be given the opportunity to work alongside skilled local and foreign professionals in various construction-related disciplines.  As such, Trainees will be able to develop essential skills and competencies while having the opportunity to apply their academic learning in a real work environment. 

The goals and objectives of the Programme will allow Trainees to benefit in the following ways:

• Exposure to project life cycles;
• Exposure to the latest construction methodologies and construction terminology both in the field and in the office;
• Familiarity with project delivery methods including the design/build process;
• Understanding of the importance of the team-based approach to design and construction of a Project;
• Appreciation of the relationships among the various parties in a construction project;
• Proficiency in understanding, interpreting and/or preparing plans, schedules, specifications, contracts and other technical construction documents; and
• Enhancement of field experience on construction sites.

Further, in keeping with the Corporation's resolve to create a positive, sustainable impact on the development of Trinidad and Tobago's nationals, UDeCOTT may offer Trainees permanent employment based on their performance during the two years of training and on UDeCOTT's internal staffing needs.

In order to qualify for the Graduate Training Programme, the applicant must possess a degree from an accredited University in Construction, Architecture, Engineering, Project or Construction Management and demonstrate an ability to become a team player, who is prepared to take responsibility for their development.

Persons interested in being considered for this Programme should complete the application form available on this website and submit it, along with their résumés and a cover letter by post or hand to:

Graduate Training Programme
Urban Development Corporation of Trinidad and Tobago Limited
Attention: Corporate Services Department
38-40 Sackville Street
Port of Spain

Or, alternatively, via email to or facsimile transmission at (868) 623-5358.

Applications will be screened and only those applicants meeting the requirements for the Programme and submitting the best application materials will be invited to participate in a personal interview.

UDeCOTT is developing the structures that form part of Vision 2020,
the development plan of the Government of Trinidad and Tobago.