HEART/NSTA Trust Makes a Dazzling Impact at Carnival 2025 with “Yard Mas” Partnership
The HEART/NSTA Trust made an unforgettable representation at Carnival 2025 through a dynamic partnership with the YAAD Mas Band, delivering a unique fusion of beauty, wellness, and skills training those captivated thousands of revelers, At the heart of this successful collaboration was the HEART Beauty and Wellness Booth, at the vibrant “Yard Mas” Village at the National Stadium.
HEART/NSTA Trust Uplifts Tavares Gardens Primary on Labour Day 2025
In a spirited display of patriotism and unity, the Community Engagement Department of the HEART/NSTA Trust led a transformative Labour Day project at Tavares Gardens Primary School on Friday, May 23, 2025. Guided by this year’s national theme, “Protect the Environment: Our Land, Our Duty, Our Future,” the initiative brought together volunteers, resources, and heart to refresh and reimagine the school’s environment.
HEART staff volunteers from various departments came out in strong support, lending their time, skills, and energy to the project. The collaborative effort underscored the Trust’s commitment to community development and environmental stewardship while promoting a culture of service and civic responsibility among staff.
HEART/NSTA Trust Ignites Youth Inspiration Across Jamaica with National School Tour Series
The HEART/NSTA Trust has successfully completed a powerful series of national school tours aimed at sparking interest in Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) among Jamaican high school students. From January to March 2025, the Trust visited six secondary schools across five parishes, bringing with it a vibrant showcase of career possibilities, hands-on experiences, and motivational stories that demonstrated the real-world power of skills training.
Administrative Professional of the Year 2024
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.
CARE (Community Action for Empowering Engagement) Programme FAQs
CARE Programme FAQs Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the CARE Programme? Announced by the Honourable Prime Minister of Jamaica, Andrew Holness in his budget presentation in March 2024. The CARE Programme is designed to empower NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training) individuals across all 63 constituencies in Jamaica by providing comprehensive support and […]
LIFT Programme Frequently Asked Questions!
10 Facts About the LIFT Programme Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) What is the Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) Programme? The Learning and Investment for Transformation (LIFT) programme is a social re-engineering Programme introduced by the Prime Minister of Jamaica, Dr. the Most Honourable Andrew Holness, as part of his 2023 Budget Debate on March […]
Proactive Leadership in Action: CAPRI’s Latest Report
We are excited to announce the publication of CAPRI’s new report, “Outside In: Increasing Participation in the Labour Force.” This report, made possible by HEART/NSTA’s leadership and financial support, will be launched tomorrow at the ROK Hotel in Kingston. Our Managing Director, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, will be a panellist at the event.