The Jerk man and his Jerk pan are a quintessential feature of Jamaican culture — as recognisable a symbol of the island as reggae music or white sand beaches. Built on a long legacy of resilience and the cultural fusion that defines Jamaican cuisine, jerk has earned its place among
Delegates from six countries gathered in Runaway Bay as the HEART/NSTA Trust convened the WorldSkills Jamaica–Studica Robotics International Invitational Camp. This high-profile event serves as the official launchpad for Jamaica’s bid at the upcoming 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China, this September.
On Monday, June 8, the world came to
As a diamond sponsor of the recently held Jamaica Employers Federation 2026 Convention, the HEART/NSTA Trust was not simply present at the conversation about the future of Jamaica’s workforce — we helped shape it.
Held under the theme “Rebuilding with Purpose: Turning Crisis to Opportunity,” the convention provided a
A cross-post of an article from Our.Today. See an excerpt below:
There is a conversation taking place across boardrooms, ministries, and multilateral agencies that is urgent, data-driven, and for small island developing states, existential.
The question at its centre: in a world reshaped by artificial intelligence, automation, and
The HEART/NSTA Trust continues to advance its mission of building a skilled, empowered Caribbean workforce by expanding access to high-quality, industry-relevant training for citizens across the region. At the Jamaica Pegasus hotel in Kingston on May 27, 2026, the Trust joined regional partners for the closing ceremony of the CARICOM
Artificial Intelligence, shifting attitudes toward work, and global disruptions are reshaping the modern workforce. To keep up, education and training organisations must change quickly. We at the HEART/NSTA Trust see our instructors as central to this shift, helping us to future proof the Jamaican workforce. To ensure our teams remain
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I interested in networking
Good day, thank you for your interest in our programme.
The HEART College of Innovation and Technology, located at 1–3 Pimento Way, Cazoumar Freezone, Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, offers a Networking.
You can apply directly at the institution. When you visit, please bring your TRN, birth certificate, two passport-sized photographs, a valid government-issued ID, and any proof of qualifications you may have.
The institution is open Monday to Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and the staff will be happy to assist you with your application.
Good afternoon, is this course available in Kingston or online?
Tina
Good afternoon, thank you for your enquiry. We currently offer the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme at our HCIT Campus. The next intake is scheduled for May 2026, however that cohort is already full. The next available intake window will be between June – August for the September 2026 intake. Kindly continue to monitor our official social media platforms for updates and registration details.
Is it still currently full?
Good morning, thank you for contacting HEART. Applications for this programme are currently not available. Please monitor our website and social media platforms for updates on when applications reopen. We appreciate your interest in HEART/NSTA Trust and look forward to assisting you when applications become available.