10 Facts About the LIFT Programme
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
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 16. The Programme aims to provide sustainable pathways for education, employment, and integration into society for 5th and 6th form high school graduates. Its primary goal is to enhance social mobility for school leavers by offering opportunities for skill development, career readiness, and personal growth.
The LIFT programme is targeted at 5th and 6th form high school graduates. It aims to provide opportunities for these graduates to enhance their education, gain employability skills, and smoothly transition into adulthood.
The LIFT programme plans to support a total of two thousand five hundred (2500) school leavers over a period of five years, targeting five hundred (500) school leavers per year.
The LIFT Programme consists of three main phases: Entry (orientation), Engagement (eight-week employability skills trianing and acqusition of citizenry documents), and Immersion (12-month job placement).
During the entry phase, students will undergo a diagnostic examination to assess their learning levels. Based on the assessment, they will receive training and placement in jobs that are suitable for their skill levels. This phase also includes a week-long orientation session to help them transition smoothly into the programme and society.
The engagement phase spans eight weeks and focuses on employability skills, life skills, digital literacy, financial literacy, customer service, mentorship, and volunteerism. Additionally, participants will engage in essential citizenship activities such as opening bank accounts, applying for key documents like the Taxpayer’s Registration Number (TRN) and National Insurance Scheme (NIS), obtaining a driver’s licence, and processing passports.
In the immersion phase, participants will be placed in specific skills areas within pre-approved Ministries, Departments, Agencies (MDAs) or participating private sector firms for 12 months. They will receive a monthly stipend of
$85,000, out of which $15,000 will be deducted for compulsory savings and investment. The stipend is subject to the relevant statutory deductions.
The administration of the LIFT Programme will be managed by the HEART/NSTA Trust. All application forms can be accessed through your member of parilament’s office.
No. The stipend will be facilitated by the HEART/NSTA Trust.
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Hello my name is Brittany Wilson, I am 19 years old and I’m interested in the Lift program, I left 6 for June of 2023, am I eligible to apply
Good day, Brittany. Thank you for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. To enroll in the LIFT program, you need to be a recent graduate from 5th Form or 6th Form and have at least three CSEC subjects, including Mathematics and English. If you do not meet these requirements, we have other traineeship programs available for candidates aged 17 to 29. You can find more information about our on-the-job training programs by visiting our website at On-The-Job Learning – HEART/NSTA Trust. Applications can be submitted at your nearest parish office. For a list of our parish office locations, please visit: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
What if u have city & guild maths? Will it affect anythi?
Good morning, Shana-Gaye. Thank you for your interest in the LIFT initiative! To be eligible, a pass in CSEC Mathematics is required, as City & Guilds Mathematics does not meet this requirement. However, you can still take steps to qualify. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program offers free CSEC classes, and you can apply or get more information by visiting your nearest HEART parish office.
How can I apply online for the lift program? I left my first year of sixth form last year and I fit the requirements
Good day, Renoy. Thank you for your interest in the LIFT Programme. So sorry, applications are not done online; applications for the LIFT Initiative are done through the respective constituency office. We advise that you visit your nearest constitutional to access this application.
what if I go on Friday will that be to late
Season’s greetings, Chelsea. Thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, you may visit your constituency office tomorrow to register. The deadline for the LIFT programs closes tomorrow, December 6, 2024.
Good morning, I’m Britney. The lift application is closed, and I am applying for SLTOP, so I’m wondering how long it will take to contact me after applying for the SLTOP program.
Season’s greetings, Britney. Thank you for reaching out to us. Please keep in mind that processing job placement applications takes time. We will require firms to reach out to us to organize interviews and place trainees. This process usually takes 1-3 months. Please continue to wait for a call while we process your application.
Goodnight. I would like to do an early childhood level 3 assessment online. Can I?
Season’s greetings! Thank you for expressing interest in our early childhood development program. Our assessment only is designed for candidates who have a minimum of one year of experience in the relevant skill area. Additionally, candidates must possess a Level 2 certificate in early childhood development as a prerequisite. Applications can be completed at any of our institutions; please refer to the list to identify the location that best suits your needs https://www.heart-nsta.org/locations/. The assessment consists of both practical and theoretical components, necessitating face-to-face interactions.
Is the character references the same as the character reference check form that is required for processing?
Good day, Chelsea. Thank you for reaching out to us. The character references are the notary officials who you will be listing on the reference form. The lift application form includes the reference form as an attachment.
I want to sign up
Good morning, Giovanni. Thank you for contacting us. Unfortunately, the application deadline ended. Please follow our social media platforms for future updates. We can refer you to alternative ‘on-the-job’ opportunities. Please follow the link to learn more: https://www.heart-nsta.org/on-the-job-learning/.
HI. i want to sign up for the sltop program but i want to know the deadline
A pleasant morning, Sania. Thank you for your interest in our School Leavers’ Training Opportunities Programme (SLTOP). Applications can be done at your nearest parish office. Please take with you an updated resume your TRN, ID, Birth Certificate, 1 passport size photo and proof of your qualifications to register. Please note, there is no set deadline for this programme; applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. We therefore encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible. Once your application is processed and orientation is scheduled, you will be contacted.
Good morning, When will the 2025 application be open for the LIFT programme.
Good afternoon, thank you for reaching out. Please note that a date has not yet been confirmed. We encourage you to follow our social media platforms for updates on when this program will be available.
good morning I want to know if the lift program will continue in this year 2025 and if there is dorms provided by the school i will leave my number please to contact me and let me know.
Good afternoon, Diana. Thank you for contacting us. Applications for the LIFT program is not yet open. Also note boarding is not associated with this program. Please follow our social media platforms for further details.
Good morning, I want to know how much is the stipend for the SLTOP per month
Good day, Shantay. Thank you for reaching out to us. Compensation for participants in the SLTOP programme varies based on their qualifications. Companies are also encouraged to add to your stipend. After applying and accepted, more information will be provided at orientation.
I applied for the sltop program did my interview and no call back is it that I was not accepted in the program
Good afternoon, Shakira. In accordance with the Data Protection Act and our commitment to safeguarding your personal information, we kindly ask that you continue this conversation via our secure private messaging channel or live messaging. This will allow our Customer Care team to assist you directly and confirm the status of your application while ensuring your data remains protected.
We look forward to assisting you further.