Launched in 2012, the Mentoring by the Masters programme is the flagship professional development project of the National Registry of Artists and Cultural Workers. The programme is a mentorship workshop series focused on heritage preservation and succession planning, by honouring our cultural icons as they pass on their knowledge and expertise to upcoming creative professionals.
Mentoring by the Masters fosters public-private partnerships as the Ministry collaborates with creative and cultural institutions. The programme also seeks to engender a sense of national pride while strengthening cultural values and traditions. These goals and objectives are aligned with the Ministry’s mission “to grow and transform the tourism, culture and heritage resources for the benefit of Trinidad and Tobago”.
Mentorship is significant in developing our human capital as it provides guidance to those honing their craft and business acumen, builds creative networks, affords greater collaboration among industry professionals, and fosters an appreciation for traditional art forms while engaging in innovative practices. This is why mentorship is important to the Ministry’s effort to fortify the Creative and Cultural Industries by providing an enabling environment for its growth.