The HEART/NSTA Trust’s alumni network is an integral part of the HEART ecosystem which consists of past trainees of the HEART/NSTA Trust who have progressed in their respective fields whether career-wise or through future studies. The alumni network provides current trainees with access to mentorship, career advice, and guidance from graduates who have completed similar training programmes. This connection helps trainees make informed career choices and better understand their opportunities.
Career Advisory Services
HEART’s Careers Advisory Services can help graduates make career decisions throughout their lives, from aligning their interests and career aspirations with future training and development opportunities to exploring job opportunities that are right for them. Graduates may access Career Assessment and Exploration and Career Support services. Contact or visit our HEART/ NSTA Trust Parish Offices to schedule a session.
Career Assessment and Exploration: Our career assessments enable the alignment of the individual’s potential, interests, and career aspirations with training and development opportunities. You will take in-depth career assessments to develop a profile and help discover personality, interests, skills, and values. The assessment results are used to explore future development and job opportunities and plan a future career that is right for you.
Career Support:
- Career guidance and counselling session: Individual or group sessions to enhance learning, coping, and improving individual achievements. Additionally, to provide guidance on matters involving educational, vocational, or personal-social problems, and to develop appropriate work attitudes
- Job Readiness Session: Prepare individuals for the world of work through resume and cover letter writing and interview preparation
- Career Events: Registration for Professional Development workshops, Job Fairs, and Career seminars to help individuals gain insight and employment within their chosen career
Service Standards: 90% enquiries responded to within 2 workdays, 80% of career assessments (personality, interests, skills, and values) scheduled within 5-15 minutes, 80% of Career Assessment results analysed within 15-30 minutes, 80% of counselling sessions completed within 1-2 hours
Alumni Engagement
In addition, alumni contribute to the growth and sustainability of the institution by offering internships, and providing other valuable resources. Their involvement helps enhance the quality of training and ensures the institution remains well-resourced and impactful.
Successful alumni also serve as ambassadors, showcasing the value of TVET programmes and helping to boost the institution’s visibility and reputation. Their stories can inspire future trainees and highlight the positive impact of technical and vocational education in the wider community.
HEART Alumni Network
The HEART Alumni Network is made up of recent graduates, mid-career professionals, and skilled individuals who have established themselves in their respective fields. While recent graduates may be easier to reach, experienced alumni are particularly valuable for mentorship and supporting job placement efforts.
Graduates are encouraged to register as alumni to share success stories and connect with opportunities.
The network also includes any former trainees who fall into the following categories):
- Graduates: Completed a HEART/NSTA Trust programme offering (such as NVQ-J, HSDE, etc.) and received an official certificate, for example, NVQ-J, HSDE diploma, etc.
- Awardees: Received a badge, award, or credential other than a certificate (e.g., via prior learning assessment).
- Non-Graduates: Completed some training with passing grades but did not finish the programme.
- Other: Participated through training, apprenticeship, or entrepreneurship not captured in the above categories.
Interested persons can register to be a part of the network by using the link below, scanning the QR code, or using the link https://forms.office.com/r/j8F5KrGe0b
Alumni Engagement
In addition, alumni contribute to the growth and sustainability of the institution by offering internships and providing other valuable resources. Their involvement helps enhance the quality of training and ensures the institution remains well-resourced and impactful.
Successful alumni also serve as ambassadors, showcasing the value of TVET programmes and helping to boost the institution’s visibility and reputation. Their stories can inspire future trainees and highlight the positive impact of technical and vocational education in the wider community.
