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
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I am still interested in working.
Looking forward to a respond
Good day Toni Ann. Thank you for your interest in our program. We apologize for the delayed response. We do provide on-the-job training and certification in addition to job placement services. To assist you with making the best decision, we encourage you to visit our parish office and speak with a career development officer. You can also view our website at HEART/NSTA Trust – The HEART/NSTA Trust – Jamaica’s National Human Development Agency for more information. Kindly see the link for our parish offices at: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust.
Good evening, I’m Sandy Smith, and I’m applying to this school for the first time.
Greetings Sanya, we appreciate you reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. You may visit our website at Programmes List – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org) to see the current offerings and the modality. You may make your application to the program on that same site using a desktop or laptop. Applicants are required to be 17 years and older, have their TRN, ID, Birth Certificate, 1 passport-size photo, and any qualification. If you don’t have any qualifications, you will be required to do a diagnostic test which you must pass to be enrolled in the program.
good day, this is my first time applying, I would like to know more I want to apply to get my following subjects and to work after if possible
Good day, Subrena. Thank you for reaching out to the HEART NSTA, Trust. Our High School Diploma Equivalency (HSDE) program allows individuals to do CXCs’ and City & Guilds subjects. The classes are offered free of cost to participants; however, participants are required to pay for the exams. Applications are done at your nearest parish office, and the specific parish office will advise what classes are available and how they are scheduled. We also provide on-the-job training for young people seeking opportunities to earn valuable work experience. For more information, you may visit our website at https://www.heart-nsta.org/on-the-job-learning/. Applications are done at our parish office. Please take your TRN, NIS, birth certificate, two passport sized photograph, government ID, and qualifications (if any). To find out where our parish offices are, visit our website at Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust (heart-nsta.org).
Hello good morning are you guys taking any enrollment at the moment ? Because I would like to apply as soon as possible
Good morning Camarsha, thank you for reaching out to us. Yes, we are currently accepting applications. Please note that applications are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. Therefore, we encourage interested individuals to apply as soon as possible. Once your application is processed and a start date is confirmed, you will be contacted. To apply, kindly visit your nearest parish office with the following documents: TRN, birth certificate, two passport sized photograph, government ID, and any proof of qualification you may have. You can view our list of parish offices here: Locations – HEART/NSTA Trust and choose the one most convenient to you.
When will the RAP program start taking application I really want to get on that program
Good morning, Kimone. Thank you for your interest in our Registered Apprenticeship Programme. Applications are ongoing, so there is no deadline. To apply, please visit your nearest parish office with the following documents: an updated résumé, TRN, valid ID, birth certificate, one passport-sized photo, and proof of qualifications (if any).
Hello, the reason why I am writing this message is that sometime last year I started an application, but I didn’t finish completing it, and now when I am trying to apply for a course its saying my TRN already exists. So would need some assistance, please.
Good afternoon, thank you for reaching out to us. We recommend visiting the institution or your nearest parish office for assistance with completing or updating your application. Our team will be happy to help you resolve the issue.
Good morning, Is the application for the National Youth Summer Employment Program still available? If so where do I go to find the application for the 2026 cycle?
Good morning, Akili. Thank you for your interest in the HOPE Youth Summer Work Programme.
Please note that applications are currently closed at this time. We encourage you to continue monitoring our social media pages and website for updates on when applications for the 2026 cycle will become available.
Hello when is the next available date RE application for Motor Vehicle Repairs level 2 course at JAGAS?
Good morning, Caroline. Thank you for your interest in our programme. Please note that the HEART/NSTA Trust has moved to a fixed intake schedule for our institutional-based training programmes, which are offered in January, May, and September each year.
Kindly monitor our social media platforms for updates and announcements regarding when applications for the Motor Vehicle Repairs Level 2 programme at the Jamaican – German Automotive School (JAGAS) will reopen.