Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) launches the Tertiary Education Enhancing Workforce Development through Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme. --- The Jamaica Tertiary Education Commission (J-TEC) is pleased to announce the launch of a tertiary education sector Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) programme aimed at advancing workforce development. The programme will recognize and certify learning, skills and knowledge...

The MultiCare Youth Foundation (MYF) has issued a call for persons interested in making a meaningful impact in the lives of young people across Jamaica. As part of its ongoing initiatives to provide crucial support and guidance, the MYF is seeking dedicated mentors to join their efforts under the EU BRIDGE project and various other programmes. “We believe in mentoring...

Due to the adverse effects of Hurricane Beryl, including significant disruption to utilities and infrastructure, the Ministry of Education and Youth has postponed the start of the National Summer Academy 2024. Originally scheduled to commence on July 8, the start date has been deferred until further notice. The summer academy aims to improve literacy and numeracy among students. In a...

Amelia Brown will be donning St. Catherine High School’s sky-blue tunic in September, having aced her Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examinations. The overjoyed student, who is from the Kitson Town community and attended Kitson Town Primary School, told JIS News that St. Catherine High has been her dream school since she was a small child. She said that whenever she...

Minister of State in the Ministry of Education and Youth, Hon. Marsha Smith, delivers the keynote address at the graduation exercise of the Marlie Mount Primary and Infant School. The ceremony, themed ‘Celebrating a Legacy of Excellence: Continuing on the Path of Greatness’, took place on July 2 at the institution in Old Harbour, St. Catherine.

The Child Protection and Family Services Agency (CPFSA) says that all the children and staff at its 50 government and private residential child care facilities and places of safety, are safe and secured, following the passing of hurricane Beryl on Wednesday. “Our Management Team as well as members from our Disaster Management Committee met at our Emergency Operations Centre, where...

Primary schools in St. Elizabeth are celebrating significant improvements in the Primary Exit Profile (PEP) examination results this year. There has been a notable increase in both the quality of scores and secondary school placements. Mountainside Primary School is among those revelling in the success of the 44 students who sat the PEP examination. Principal, Eric McLean, told JIS News...