Congratulations to our partner TOFCO for all they’ve done for their community

We are incredibly proud and honored to congratulate our partner TOFCO for all they’ve done in their community and for the incredible project – Preparing All Students for Success (PASS). This pilot project took La Brea students from a 13% pass rate to a 93% pass rate. A tremendous achievement. TOFCO initiated the program in May 2019 in a joint effort of the company and former MP, Ms. Nicole Oliverre, to drive academic excellence in a struggling school district. They had a long track record of underperformance in the national Secondary Entrance Assessment examinations.

TOFCO, a long time advocate for doing the best for their community, was determined to turn this low pass rate around. Knowing something needed to be done to help students become more engaged in their studies and give them access to the support they need to move beyond a persistent failure into a success. They enlisted several experienced educators to assemble teachers from selected schools of the La Brea Schools District to develop a plan to move forward. What came from that meeting was PASS Pilot.

PASS Pilot required a commitment and dedication from the teachers and principals. A great slogan was crafted “Educating is a vibe; We pumping with knowledge,” and the children got behind it. The program was delivered in four phases to get the students enthusiastic about education. Within a short amount of time, they began to witness a steady increase in performance.

When you think about taking students from 13% to a 93% pass rate, it almost doesn’t seem possible. If not for the fortitude of TOFCO, the educators and principals, those students would still be struggling. Once again, we want to congratulate our partner TOFCO for being such an exemplary leader for their community.

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ABOUT TOFCO

Established in 2004 as a joint venture of Morrison and Weldfab Ltd. of Trinidad, TOFCO has become a highly valued supplier of comprehensive construction and maintenance services. The company is recognized for its outstanding safety standards and superior work, and is known as a one-stop solution for the highest quality fabrication and support needs for the oil and gas industry.

The company has progressed from a sole focus on the offshore business to work on refineries and petrochemical plants. Diversifying its operations has allowed TOFCO a greater agility, leading the company to explore prospects that will ensure even more sustainable growth.

With a strong view to capitalize on opportunities in international markets, TOFCO has attracted attention beyond our nation’s shores, from as far as South Africa and South America. The company has hosted government officials from countries such as Brazil, Guyana, Venezuela, Ghana and Nigeria, all of whom have expressed interest in adopting TOFCO’s business model.

For more on TOFCO, visit our website at www.tofcott.com