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Education Minister Daryll Matthew has said artificial intelligence is not a threat to skilled work but a force that is transforming it, underscoring the importance of strong technical and vocational education in Antigua and Barbuda.<\/p>

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Speaking at the opening of the annual Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Expo on Wednesday, Mr Matthew said sustainable development depends on practical expertise and trained professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo country can build sustainably without engineers, technicians, artisans, coders, electricians, hospitality professionals and agro-processors,\u201d he said, adding that such skills sit at the centre of national development.<\/p>

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Addressing concerns about artificial intelligence, the minister said while machines can process data, they still rely on people to install systems, maintain infrastructure, interpret results and solve real-world problems. He argued that technological advances are increasing, rather than reducing, demand for adaptable and skilled workers.<\/p>

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Mr Matthew said this thinking is reflected in the government\u2019s Education Sector Strategy, which prioritises technical and vocational training alongside traditional academic pathways, with a focus on employability, certification and economic resilience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Director of Education Clare Browne also addressed the opening ceremony, describing the expo\u2019s theme \u2014 Design, Develop, Learn and Grow<\/em> \u2014 as a call for education to move beyond theory.<\/p>

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\u201cA modern education system must equip students to shape the digital world, not just navigate it,\u201d he said, stressing the need to integrate academic learning with technical and vocational qualifications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two-day expo features student-produced items ranging from fashion and electronics to condiments, floral arrangements and arts and crafts, including a student-led fashion show at the opening ceremony.<\/p>

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