For six decades, the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies (CCLCS) has stood as a beacon of education, advocacy, leadership, and social transformation, empowering generations of students, workers, cooperators, and community leaders throughout Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. As we celebrate our 60th Anniversary, we proudly reflect on a rich history rooted in the pursuit of social justice, equity, lifelong learning, and national development. This milestone serves not only as an opportunity to honour the visionaries, educators, and stakeholders who shaped our institution, but also to recognize the countless individuals whose lives have been transformed through the College’s programmes and initiatives.

To commemorate this significant occasion, CCLCS is proud to launch a special digital storytelling series that chronicles our journey and impact over the years. Through The Foundations of Change, we revisit the origins of the College and the pioneering efforts that established its enduring legacy. Voices of the Past will showcase the experiences and reflections of former students, staff, and partners whose contributions helped shape the institution’s development. Innovators of Today highlights the dynamic individuals and initiatives currently driving progress and innovation within the College and the communities we serve. Finally, A Legacy of Social Justice explores the College’s longstanding commitment to advancing workers’ rights, cooperative development, social equity, and community empowerment. Together, these stories celebrate our past, recognize our present achievements, and inspire a future built on the same principles that have guided CCLCS for 60 remarkable years.

• CCLCS 60TH ANNIVERSARY WEBINARS

• World Day for Safety and Health at Work Webinar
  The Psychosocial Working Environment: Global Developments and Pathways for Action

As part of its commitment to advancing occupational safety and health education, the Occupational Safety and Health (OSH) Programme of the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies hosted a webinar titled The Psychosocial Working Environment: Global Developments and Pathways for Action on April 28, 2026, at 6:00 p.m., in observance of World Day for Safety and Health at Work.

The webinar examined global developments in psychosocial workplace health and safety, emphasizing the growing importance of addressing psychosocial risks and promoting employee well-being. Participants explored current trends, challenges, and practical approaches to creating healthier, safer, and more supportive work environments.

The webinar featured presentations by Dr. Roxane L. Gervais, Chartered and Registered Occupational Psychologist and workplace well-being specialist; Mrs. Marisa Bhawanie White, Director of the Occupational Safety and Health Department at the Tobago House of Assembly; and Dr. Matthew Ramesar, Doctor of Medicine (DM) Psychiatry Resident at the University of the West Indies and physician in the Psychiatry Department at the Eric Williams Medical Sciences Complex. The session was moderated by  Mr. Hafez Mohammed, Adjunct Lecturer (CCLCS).

• Counted and Covered: The Movement for National Care Infrastructure Reform

On Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., the Clotil Walcott Gender Hub of the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies hosted a panel discussion titled Counted and Covered: The Movement for National Care Infrastructure Reform.

The discussion explored the importance of strengthening national care infrastructure and advancing policies that recognize, value, and support care work as a critical component of social and economic development.

The panel featured Ms. Lennon Ballah-Lashley and Ms. Gwendoline McLaren, members of the Board of Directors of the Employers’ Consultative Association (ECA), alongside Dr. Ashaki Dore, Fellow of the Cipriani College of Labour and Co-operative Studies. The session was moderated by Dr. Saadiqa Khan, Professional Dean of the Interdisciplinary Studies Department and Lead of the Clotil Walcott Gender Hub.

• CCLCS DIGITAL SERIES