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
An excerpt from Nationwide Radio Jamaica:
“The increase in enrolment follows a policy move that was announced by Prime Minister Andrew Holness during his 2023/2024 budget presentation.
During the presentation, he announced that the HEART/NSTA Trust, would remove all tuition and administrative fees for its programmes up to the associate degree level by April 1.”
Read the full article here: HEART/NSTA Sees Increase in Enrolment After Waiving Fees – Nationwide 90FM (nationwideradiojm.com)
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I am interested in your online courses. How can I apply?
Good day Petrona, Thank you for your interest in our program. Please check the HEART NSTA Trust’s website, Programmes List – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org), for information on our online/e-learning programmes. Please use a desktop or laptop when completing our online application, you may apply for the program on the same website. Physical application can be done at the parish office that is closest to you. Kindly bring your birth certificate, TRN, two passport sized photograph, government ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. Applications are handled in order received; first come, first served. As a result, you will hear from an institution representative as soon as the program is made available.
When the next carpenter course begins
Good day, Shontel. Thank you for getting in touch with HEART NSTA Trust. The start date is determined by the institute that offers Carpentry Level 2. Please specify which parish you belong to.
Hi, I am interested in your welding programme.
Good Morning, Chrisroy. We thank you for your interest in enrolling in our Welding course, you may visit our programmes listing page to see the locations the programme is being offered so you may choose the one more convenient to you. You may apply for the programme on the website or you may visit your nearest parish office to apply. To apply for any of our programmes the individual must possess a TRN, Birth Certificate, One passport size photo and qualifications (One CXC, City & Guilds – Stage 3 Mathematics, English Language or HEART NSTA Diagnostic Assessment -with no qualification).
https://www.heart-nsta.org/Programmes-List/
Very very good for continus learning
Good Morning, George. We thank you for your feedback and look forward to continuing to advance the human capital of Jamaica through our services and training.
I am interested in the plumbing courses.
Good day, Trimaine. Thank you for your interest in our program. We apologize for the delayed response. Our programs have started for this year. The next intake will be scheduled next year, 2025. We treat applications on a first come, first served basis. Therefore, we are always accepting applications. We ask that you visit your nearest parish office to register for the program. Once the program has started, a representative from the institution will contact you. Kindly see link for our parish offices: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
I am interested in early childhood education.
Good morning, George, Thanks for reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. We appreciate your interest in our programme. We offer Early Childhood Development at various locations. Kindly visit our program website: Programmes List – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org) to see the different locations that offers the programme you are interested in. Application can be done on the same site using a desktop or laptop. If the programme you are interested in is closed for application. Physical application can be done at your nearest parish office. Please take your TRN, Birth Certificate, government-issued ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. We treat applications on a first come first serve basis. Therefore, once the programme is being offered a representative from the institution will contact you.