Date: January 15-19, 2024
Location: The Cardiff Hotel and Spa
Organizer: HEART/NSTA Trust & WorldSkills Jamaica
In an era marked by rapid technological advancement, organizations like Studica and HEART/NSTA Trust are at the forefront, spearheading initiatives to bridge the gap between innovation and education. From January 15-19, 2024, the picturesque CARDIFF Hotel and Spa served as the backdrop for the WorldSkills Autonomous Mobile Robotics Training Camp, a groundbreaking event that brought together industry leaders, educators, and aspiring robotics enthusiasts.
Studica Canada
Pioneers in Future-Focused Technologies: With over 35 years of experience, Studica has established itself as a leading supplier of future-focused technologies to the academic community and industry. Their commitment to delivering innovative solutions to schools, teachers, students, and businesses has propelled them to the forefront of the technology industry.
HEART/NSTA Trust
HEART/NSTA Trust is dedicated to cultivating a Jamaican labor force capable of competing on a global scale. Through various training programs and initiatives, they aim to enhance Jamaica’s national productivity and competitiveness, ensuring that workers are not only trained but also certified to international standards.
WorldSkills Jamaica
Advancing Technical Vocational Education: Operating under the HEART/NSTA Trust, WorldSkills Jamaica is committed to enhancing the status and quality of technical vocational education and training in Jamaica and the Caribbean. By facilitating career advancement and productivity through skill development, they aim to inspire the next generation of robotics enthusiasts.
Objectives of the Training Camp:
• Build Knowledge: Educate stakeholders on the operations, programming, and manufacturing of aerial and mobile robotics.
• Promote Collaboration: Facilitate opportunities for networking and collaboration within the robotics industry.
• Inspire Future Innovators: Showcase cutting-edge technologies and real-world applications, promoting robotics as a viable and exciting career path.
The Opening Ceremony: Under the stewardship of Mrs. Julia Smiley Green, Director-Marketing and Communications at HEART/NTSA Trust and Communications Officer for WorldSkills Jamaica, the grandeur of the Opening Ceremony unfolded at 10:30 am. Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, Managing Director of HEART/NTSA Trust, delivered a warm welcome, encouraging participants to ignite a nationwide movement towards progress and prosperity.
The atmosphere was enriched by the melodious tunes of the HEART/College of Hospitality Services Choir, setting the stage for a day filled with inspiration and innovation. Senator the Honourable Dr. Dana Morris Dixon, Minister without Portfolio in the Office of the Prime Minister with Responsibility for Skills and Digital Transformation, delivered a compelling Keynote Address, highlighting the importance of robotics in driving technological advancement and economic growth.
As the curtains drew to a close, the Closing Remarks were presented, marking the conclusion of a day that showcased the convergence of skill, innovation, and international collaboration in the dynamic field of autonomous mobile robotics. Through knowledge sharing, collaboration, and inspiration, the WorldSkills Autonomous Mobile Robotics Training Camp laid the foundation for a brighter future powered by robotics innovation.
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I’m interested in Event management çourse
Good day Leonie, thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. We apologize for the delay in our response. We offer event management at various locations Kindly visit our website: Programmes List – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org) to see the different locations that offers the programme you are interested in. Application can be done on the same site using a desktop or laptop. If the programme you are interested in is closed for application. Physical application can be done at your nearest parish office. Please take your TRN, Birth Certificate, government-issued ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. We treat applications on a first come first serve basis. Therefore, once the programme is being offered a representative from the institution will contact you.
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Good day Megloan, Thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. A response was sent to you today, June 3, 2024. You may provide a response to the email sent.
Is there any age limit to any particular course? Will the summer course continue to the end of August?
Good day Vannet, Thanks for reaching out to us. The HEART NSTA Trust provides various training programs, catering to specific age ranges. We offer On-the-job training programs and institution base training programs. To apply, applicants are required to be 17 years and older. Applications for both programs can be at your nearest parish office. For your second query, the summer of skills program ends in August 2024. To register and for more information kindly visit our website at HEART/NSTA Trust – The HEART/NSTA Trust – Jamaica’s National Human Development Agency (heart-nsta.org)
Good day Vannet, Thanks for reaching out to us. The HEART NSTA Trust provides various training programs, catering to specific age ranges. We offer On-the-job training programs and institution base training programs. To apply, applicants are required to be 17 years and older. Applications for both programs can be at your nearest parish office. For your second query, the summer of skills program ends in August 2024. To register and for more information kindly visit our website at HEART/NSTA Trust – The HEART/NSTA Trust – Jamaica’s National Human Development Agency (heart-nsta.org).
What skills program do you have for nine and five-year-old? I have two brilliant grandsons who need to learn a skill.
Good morning, Erica. We appreciate you reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. To be enrolled in our programs, applicants must be 17 years and older, have their TRN, ID, birth certificate, 1 passport-size photo, and any proof of qualification such as CSEC subjects or stage three Mathematics and English City & Guilds.
I’m a master loctician (self-taught) over 12 years of experience. How can I get a certificate to approve myself? I’m also interested in partnering with you. As I have a wide range of audience who are very interested in learning my skill, I think it’s best for them to be certified in the end.
Good day Denice, thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. We appreciate your interest in our hairstyling program. Our Prior Learning assessment program would be the program that best suits your enquiry, as this one-day assessment is to certify individuals who have at least 1 to 2 years’ experience in the field. Kindly visit the HEART College of Beauty Services located at 10 Hope Road, Kingston 10 to register for this program or email them at hcbsrecruitment@heart-nta.org. Your second query is done through the HEART College of Beauty Services as well.
I would like to apply for robotics classes. Where is the nearest location to apply and can two separate courses be done because if possible I would like to do a second course as well.
Good day, Omelia. Thank you for your interest in our robotics program. This is offered at our Derrick Rochester Campus located in St. Elizabeth. Applications can be completed at the institution or your nearest parish office. Kindly see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust. Applicants can participate in one full-time and one part-time program at the same time. So, you would have to ensure that the programs you are interested in that one is a full-time program while the other a part-time programme.
Good morning. I would love to get in the beauty therapy industry, but I live in St. Ann’s is there any on the job learning program going on
Good morning, Tamara. Thank you for contacting us. While we do provide on-the-job training opportunities, you will be unable to gain the skill of cosmetology through this program. You will need to take part in the skill set program. The nearest institute that provides this training is Brown’s Town Cosmology.