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Thematic Areas: Inclusion and Youth | Innovation and Future of TVET | Private Sector Engagement | SDGs and Greening TVET
Our Key Programmes & Projects: BILT: Bridging Innovation and Learning in TVET | Building TVET resilience | TVET Leadership Programme | WYSD: World Youth Skills Day
Past Activities: COVID-19 response | i-hubs project | TVET Global Forums | Virtual Conferences | YEM Knowledge Portal
Our Services & Resources: Publications | TVET Forum | TVET Country Profiles | TVETipedia Glossary | Innovative and Promising Practices | Entrepreneurial Learning Guide
Events: Major TVET Events | UNEVOC Network News
UNEVOC Centre (National Body) since 1995
The National Service Training Agency (NSTA) is the central hub for TVET activities in Jamaica. The agency oversees the training of over 120,000 trainees in 14 economic sectors annually and is concerned with improving the image of TVET across the country, is active in the preparation and certification of the Jamaican workforce and is responsible for the coordination, funding and development of TVET institutions and programmes to contribute to the development of skilled labour force. The HEART/NSTA provides technical assistance support to Caribbean countries in the establishment of their NTAs and the implementation of their CVQs.
The HEART Trust/NTA works in close collaboration with industry groups to ensure relevant training programmes are developed and implemented to facilitate articulation in the national training system and to equip trainees for the world of work.
The HEART Trust NTA is the National Training Agency with responsibility for developing and implementing policies and programmes to drive the TVET system in Jamaica. It was established in 1982 and is driven by the mission which articulates its commitment 'to the systematic design, development and delivery of an integrated, flexible and responsive Technical, Vocational Education and Training (TVET) system, enabling a productive workforce for national priorities and global competitiveness.'
(1) Increase access and participation for all to benefit from TVET and other training programmes aligned to labour demand
(2) Increase the number of persons engaged in decent work through various initiatives
(3) Enhance customer experience and improved service delivery
(4) Improve brand loyalty
(5) Improve the effectiveness and efficiency of programme planning and management
(6) Foster strategic partnerships
(7) Utilize financial resources wisely and increase income collection
The organization is involved in enrolling various target groups in programmes extending from level 1 to level 5. At the end of March 2019, total enrolment was 121,056 persons. Enrolment took place in HEART Training institutions as well as with other training providers. The organization is also involved in awarding certifications that demonstrate that individuals have acquired work related competencies and are able to move on to further education. At the end of March 2019, certification was 28,661.
Sharing knowledge about TVET | Secondary focus | ||||
Developing knowledge | Secondary focus | ||||
Developing and building capacities | Primary focus | ||||
Teachers | Primary focus | ||||
Researchers | Secondary focus | ||||
Policy makers | Primary focus | ||||
Private sector | Primary focus | ||||
Greening of TVET institutions and skills | Interested to contribute | |||||
Migration | Interested to learn | |||||
OER and Online Learning | Interested to learn | |||||
Equity of access in TVET | Interested to lead | |||||
Gender equality in TVET | Interested to learn | |||||
Fostering entrepreneurship | Interested to lead | |||||
Industry 4.0 / Smart production | Interested to contribute | |||||
Capacity development projects | Highly interested | ||||
Policy oriented projects | Highly interested | ||||
Knowledge development | Highly interested | ||||
Workshops and conferences | Highly interested | ||||
Within my cluster | Highly interested | ||||
With Africa | Moderately interested | ||||
With the Arab States | Moderately interested | ||||
With Asia and the Pacific | Moderately interested | ||||
With Europe, CIS and North America | Moderately interested | ||||
With Latin America and the Caribbean | Highly interested | ||||
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