A message from the Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, for the Trust’s 44th Anniversary.
“When I think about what 44 ears of HEART represents, I think first of people. I think of the young person who discovers a talent, the adult who returns to training
“A National Institution, A Continuing Responsibility. The establishment of HEART in 1982 reflected a clear national conviction: Jamaica’s development depends not only on the opportunities available in the economy, but also on the ability of its people to take advantage of them. Forty-four years later, that conviction remains as relevant
In almost every community across Jamaica, you can find youth who harbour dreams of making it big in some creative endeavour. From community dance groups to the dancehall artistes and the fashion designers. Not so long ago, in the 1980s and 1990s, Jamaican music, dance and fashion emerged as a
Jamaican reggae crooner Buju Banton, on his single Til I’m Laid to Rest, declared, “I know the East is the best, all the propaganda dem spread, tongues will haffi confess”. The East was the best on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, as the HEART/NSTA Trust TVET School Tour made its third
The journey from the climes of Coleyville down into the cockpit country valley where Troy High School sits is scenic and memorable. Like many places in rural Jamaica, the roads leading to the school were narrow and rugged, bearing the scars of Hurricane Melissa. Regardless, reaching the campus on Wednesday,
Senior Citizens’ Week was made even more meaningful on Thursday, October 1, as 91 seniors were honoured at a Digital Literacy Graduation at the HEART/NSTA Trust Eastern TVET Institute, Stony Hill Campus, with 72 walking on stage to collect their certificates. The cool calm of the historic West Rural St.
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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.
What are the qualifications required for the CCNA program? I am in Kingston and I see a Part Time online option.
Good afternoon, Odane. Thank you for your interest in the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme. To be eligible, you must be 17 years or older and have at least one CSEC subject or Stage 3 Mathematics and English (City & Guilds). If you do not have the required qualifications, you may complete a diagnostic test through your nearest HEART Parish Office. You must pass the test to be eligible for enrolment.
Hello
I am interested in Cybersecurity.
Do you guys have any related programs?
Good morning, Mona. Thank you for your interest in our programmes.
The HEART College of Innovation and Technology, located at 1–3 Pimento Way, Cazoumar Freezone, Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, offers an Introduction to Cybersecurity programme. However, applications are currently closed.
Our next intake is scheduled for January 2027, but the list of programmes to be offered has not yet been confirmed. We encourage you to visit our website in November at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/ to view the available programmes and confirm whether Introduction to Cybersecurity will be offered for the January intake.
Hello
I am Interested in Cybersecurity.
Do you guys have any related course?
Good morning, Mona. Thank you for your interest in our programmes.
The HEART College of Innovation and Technology, located at 1–3 Pimento Way, Cazoumar Freezone, Freeport, Montego Bay, St. James, offers an Introduction to Cybersecurity programme. However, applications are currently closed.
Our next intake is scheduled for January 2027, but the list of programmes to be offered has not yet been confirmed. We encourage you to visit our website in November at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/ to view the available programmes and confirm whether Introduction to Cybersecurity will be offered for the January intake.
Good Day, When is the next intake for the CCNA course and how long is the programme?
Good morning. Thank you for your interest in our Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) programme. The programme typically lasts between 9 and 12 months. Our next intake is scheduled for January 2027; however, the programmes to be offered have not yet been confirmed. We encourage you to visit our website in November at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/ to view the available programmes and confirm whether CCNA will be offered for the January intake.