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.
A group of young Jamaicans is now representing their country at the 48th WorldSkills Competition and Conference in Shanghai, China from September 22-27, 2026. Through WorldSkills Jamaica, based at the HEART/NSTA Trust, the competitors, scholars and delegates will ensure the brand Jamaica is represented on the biggest platform for skills
The light brush of cool morning air (a rarity with a summer heat of Dante proportions), the vibrant red of Manchester earth, and the patches of white marl in the surrounding hills, provided a scenic backdrop at Winston Jones High School on Wednesday, September 16, 2026, as the first in
Five skilled young people will leave Jamaica tomorrow to compete in the 48th WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai, China. They are part of a travelling party led by Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, Official Delegate, Chief Executive Officer of WorldSkills Jamaica, and Managing Director of the HEART/NSTA Trust
Managing Director Dr. Taneisha Ingleton joins regional experts to discuss AI, automation, and the training pathways preparing Jamaica for a digital future. Managing Director Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, speaking Monday at the IDB/PSOJ EMPOWER JA Forum at the Jamaica Pegasus Hotel, Kingston, highlighted the approach of the Trust to expanding the
Patree Haynes barely attended classes. She walked away with seven CSEC subjects, most at grade two. Donia Clarke learnt of the HSDE programme through a friend and gained seven CSEC subjects, two of them distinctions. These beacons of hope and exemplars of excellence are among those the HEART/NSTA Trust set
The HEART/NSTA Trust has seen a 15 per cent increase in enrollment since the removal of tuition and administrative fee requirements for courses up to associate level, Government Senator Dr Dana Morris Dixon has disclosed.
Read more from the Gleaner here: https://jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20240307/over-120000-students-enrolled-heart-removal-tuition
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I am interested in your housekeeping program. How can I apply?
Good day Brittany, Thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. We offer housekeeping 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.
I would like to know if there is a program for people who cannot read or write and need to start from scratch.
Good morning, Tamara. We appreciate you reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. Thank you for your interest in our program. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program assists persons in this area. The program is free of cost. Applications are done at our parish office, and the specific parish office will advise you when classes are available and how they are scheduled. Kindly visit our website at Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org) to see the locations of parish offices and choose the one that is convenient to you.
I’m interested in the waiter programme but there isn’t any available in my location so what should I do?
Good day Tofforie, Thanks for contacting the HEART NSTA, Trust. A response was sent to you today, July 10, 2024. You may provide a response to the email sent.
I am registering for one of your online courses. Can you assist with a laptop/tablet and the internet service?
Good day, Tam. Thanks for reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. We appreciate your interest in our program. For persons who are having challenges completing our online application, we advise them to visit our parish office or the direct institution to complete a physical application. Please take your TRN, birth certificate, two passport-sized photographs, government ID, and any proof of qualification you may have.
Gooday My son will be seventeen in December and I am trying to get him registered in a programme but was told I would have to wait until he is full seventeen.
He graduated in June of 2024, but I dont want him sitting around until January is there anything you could recommended for him to do until January.He loves computing.
Good day, Debbie. Thank you for reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. You are correct, we accept candidates for our vocational training and on-the-job placement at the age of 17. However, we also offer the High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program, which allows him to do CXCs’ and City & Guilds subjects. To register and for additional information, you may visit your nearest parish office.
Hello, I would like to attend evening classes for math cxc and am wondering if your program offer that type of service.
Season’s greetings Iheesha. Thank you for your interest in our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program. Yes, you can register in person at the parish office that is closest to you. Please click this link to view our parish office locations: HEART/NSTA Trust Locations.
I would love to become more involved with the HEART NSTA Trust and NCTVET programs to help with advancing of my career and endeavors.
Good day, Newton. Thank you for your interest in our programs. Kindly visit our program website: https://ndar.heart-nta.org/programmes.aspx to see our programmes being offered and choose the one you are interested in. Applications can be completed online using a desktop or laptop computer. In the event you are having any challenges, you may visit your nearest parish office to register for any of our programmes. Please see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
I am interested in doing the Allied Health course with the HEART Trust in my area, but it costs $35,000, and I just cannot afford that right now. Are there any locations in St. Thomas that offer it free?
Good day, Amanda. Thank you for your interest in our Allied Health program. The Paul Bogle Vocational Training Institute is currently recruiting for Allied Health Patient Care Level 2. The program is offered free of cost. Applications can be done online on our program website at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/programmes.aspx using a desktop or laptop computer.
Any allied health training school located in Clarendon that doesn’t require payment. I’m located in May Pen.
Season’s greetings, Kadian.Thank you for your inquiry regarding allied health training opportunities in Clarendon. Currently, our institutions in the parish do not offer free allied health training programs. However, we are pleased to provide information about community training interventions that are available at a reasonable cost. Please contact us via email at info@heart-nta.org to learn more about these programs and how they can help you achieve your objectives.
I am a single who like to enrolled in one of ur programs i would like to pursue health care or hospitality industry how do i go about doing that am in burntsavannah Westmoreland
Season’s greetings, Latoya. Thank you for your interest in our programs. We offer these programs at the Culloden Vocational Training Centre. Our health care programs only include Allied Health patient care or generic care. To express your interest, applications can be done on our website at https://ndar.heart-nta.org/programmes.aspx or directly at the institution located at Culloden District, Whitehouse.
I would like to enroll in a HEART school without any fees attached for either Allied health, human resource or supervisory management in Falmouth Trelawny. I simple cannot afford to pay a school fee right now
Good day, Jona-Marie. Thank you for your interest in our program. Our level 1 to 4 programs are free of cost. You may visit our program website at https://www.heart-nsta.org/new-programmes-list/ to see our available programs and choose the one that is convenient for you.
I am a participant in the “Heart in the park” published from the year(2024) Farol Morrison
Good morning. Thank you for your interest and participation in the “HEART In the Park,” Farol. We look forward to your continued involvement and support.
I am currently applying for an enrollment on this programme in skills area (Beauty Services)Cosmetology.
Good morning, Farol. Thank you for your interest in our cosmetology program. Kindly visit our website at https://www.heart-nsta.org/new-programmes-list/ to see our available institutions that offer this program. Applications can be done on the same site. In the event you are having challenges, applications can be done directly at the institution or your nearest parish office.
How does this topic impact your daily life or society in general?
Good morning, thank you for contacting the HEART/NSTA Trust. The removal of tuition fees at HEART has really opened doors for a lot of people. With over 120,000 students enrolled, it’s clear that more Jamaicans are now able to access training and certification without the financial burden that might’ve held them back before.
• This kind of access makes a big difference—both in people’s daily lives and across the country. It means:
• More individuals can gain skills to land better jobs or start their own businesses.
• Employers have a larger pool of trained talent to choose from.
• Families and communities benefit when people are empowered to improve their circumstances.
• And overall, it helps build a stronger, more skilled workforce for Jamaica’s future.
So, whether you are directly enrolled or just seeing the effects around you, it’s a shift that touches many lives in meaningful ways.
I am registering for one of your online courses. Can you assist with a laptop/tablet and the internet service?
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Good morning, Kayann. Thank you for your interest in our online courses! We’re excited to support you on your learning journey and look forward to welcoming you into one of our programmes.
To get started, we offer three easy ways to apply:
Online – Apply from anywhere at your convenience.
Parish Office – Visit your nearest office for in-person assistance.
Institution Directly – Stop by and speak with our team face-to-face.
If you’re exploring options for devices or internet access to support your studies, we encourage you to discuss this during your application process—our team will be happy to guide you toward the best path forward.