The HEART/NSTA Trust on April 23, 2025, hosted its annual luncheon for Administrative Profressionals in celebration of Administrative Professionals Day at the S Hotel in Kingston. Administrators drawn from all HEART institutions across the island were invited to the engagement which included the announcement of the Administrative Professional of the Year. Following an intense shortlisting exercise and an interview by a panel, Miss Renee Ricards emerged as the Administrative Professional of the Year 2024.
Who is Renee Richards?
Driven by resilience and purpose, she is a results-oriented Administrative Professional with a unique journey that began in HEART on the School Leavers’ Training Opportunities Programme (SLTOP) in 2019. She currently serves as Administrative Officer to the Regional Director for Region 1 and does so with professionalism, adaptability and discretion providing support to that entire region with a great level of diligence, calmness and team spirit.
Renee’s personality blends introversion with vibrant bursts of extroversion. She is adventurous at heart, often embarking on solo journeys such as mountain climbing, parasailing, travelling, or even leaping from heights.
Renee Richards is presented with the 2024 Administrative Professional of the Year trophy by Mrs Marcia Donaldson Thomas – Director, Human Resource Management and Development.
How many of us are aware that Renee is a former track athlete as well as a footballer? This was part of her life in high school and to this day she embraces that side of her life. With a passion for balance and wellness, Renee participates in the Sigma Run as part of the HEART team; an event that she looks forward to annually Described as the ''life of the party'' she brings laughter and joy to every space she occupies.
These experiences she says, mirror her professional ethos: bold, daring and full of depth. Like a guinep fruit, she is firm around the edges, but full of sweetness and substance within.
With advanced training in Records Management, Secretarial Studies, and Fixed Asset Management, she brings exceptional organizational, communication, and planning skills to her current role. Renee holds certifications in Business Administration (Associate Degree), Procurement and Human Resource Management (Degree/Level 5). She is currently pursuing a degree in Finance & Management at the Excelsior Community College. As someone who thrives on growth, she continues to evolve both personally and professionally. Her personal quote is, “I am the rose that sprang from the concrete and bloomed.”
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Revision Date: April 25, 2025
Published Date: May 1, 2025
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Good evening will there be any practical nursing course / philobotomy course available in Granville Montego Bay soon?
Good day, Carlene. Thank you for contacting the HEART/NSTA Trust. The Allied Health – Patient Care programme is available at the Granville Vocational Training Centre. Applications are done directly at the institution. To apply, please take the following documents: TRN, birth certificate, two passport sized photograph, government ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. Please note that applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible. Once your application is processed and orientation is scheduled, you will be contacted.
how can I sign up for this program
Good day Andre, we would love to speak with you. A response was sent to you today, July 4, 2025, from info@heart-nta.org. You may provide a response to the same email address provided.
Good afternoon madam. I am interested in this Programme as well I am in Kingston, in the Papine area. which of the location can I be enrolled please.
Good morning, Sylvia. Thank you for expressing interest in our Administrative Assistant programme. You may complete your application at Rockfort Vocational Training Centre located at 203 Windward Road, Kingston 2. To register, please bring your TRN, birth certificate, two passport-sized photographs, a valid government-issued ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. The institution is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If you need further assistance or have any questions, you are welcome to connect with us through our live messaging platform or call us at 1-876-99-HEART (1-876-876-993278). We look forward to supporting you on your journey with HEART.
Good day. I am interested in this program and I’m located in Montego Bay. Could you please let me know where I can enroll? I’d prefer a location in Montego Bay or close by even better if it online .Thank you.
Good morning, Tamara. Thank you for your interest in our programme. Applications for the Administrative Assistance programme are currently closed. Kindly monitor our social media platforms for updates on when applications will reopen and the institutions offering this programme.
Does the institute offer Records management course ?
Good morning, Yanique. Thank you for choosing HEART.
Yes, the programme you mentioned is offered at HEART. When the application window opens in July, you will be able to view the specific course details, including the locations where it will be offered, and submit your application.
You can view our programme listings at that time using the link below: https://ndar.heart-nta.org/programmes.aspx