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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Good day, my name is Jeniel Thomas I am interested in doing a program with the HEART/NSTA Trust. Do you offer practical nursing? How long does the course latest for?
Good day Jeniel, Thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. We offer Allied Health Patient Care and Generic Care at various locations. Kindly visit our 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.
Good day , my name is Tameka Pink i am Interesting in a program with the HEART/NSTA Trust. I’m wondering if you guys do nursing practical and how long does the course lasts.
Good morning, Tameka. Thank you for your interest in our programmes. We offer Allied Health programmes, including Patient Care and Geriatric Care, at selected institutions. The programme duration is approximately 9 months to 1 year. Applications for the September intake are currently open. Kindly visit our website at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/programmes.aspx to view the institutions currently accepting applications and the available programmes. Please use a desktop or laptop when completing your application for the best experience.