The Portland-based College of Agriculture, Science and Education (CASE) has partnered with the US-based Tuskegee University College of Veterinary Medicine (TUCVM) to give their students the opportunity to pursue veterinary medicine studies. The institutions recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding to commemorate the launch of a Bachelor of Science degree in Animal and Veterinary Science between the schools.  The MOU...

The term "Black excellence" frequently describes the outstanding accomplishments and contributions made by Black people in a variety of fields, in spite of cultural obstacles and systemic restrictions., For Candies Kotchappaw however, there weren’t enough ready examples of it in the spaces she frequented and so dedicated herself to closing this gap, so in 2016 she established a non-profit organization...

The HEART/NSTA Trust has long served as the cornerstone of workforce development and vocational training in Jamaica. Its goal is to create and maintain a local workforce that is globally competitive in response to the demands of the modern workplace. Among the many initiatives being undertaken towards this objective is the HEART Summer Employment Programme, aimed at giving young people...

The Jamaica Centre for Tourism Innovation Tourism Career Expo 2025, with the theme "Future Ready! – Careers in Tourism for the Digital Age," was a career fair and immersive educational experience that gave students from all over the island insight into tech-driven jobs in tourism today and in the future. Hundreds of high-school students flocked the Montego Bay Convention Centre...

The JPS Foundation is dedicated to empowering communities, promoting science and technology education. It seeks to achieve this through several initiatives, including grants and scholarships to support the development of the local STEM sector.

The University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) is working to increase local human capacity, in an effort to influence the future of Jamaica's workforce and accelerate the country's economic growth. More professionals, of all ages, are being encouraged by the UCC to lead research, generate impact, and redefine legacy through their Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) and Doctor of Professional...

In response to the ever-evolving global workforce, the University of the West Indies launched UWI STAR, a Short-Term Advancement and Resource Center that provides flexible, high-impact short courses aimed at empowering, upskilling, and encouraging lifelong learning. Of the approximately 1.3 million Jamaicans in the workforce, just 180,000 possess the advanced skills necessary to operate in a competitive environment, according to...

For Jamaicans interested in pursuing post-graduate studies in the United Kingdom, the Commonwealth Scholarships provide excellent avenues for you to explore. The scholarships are usually awarded to talented individuals with the potential to make a positive impact on the global stage, who would not otherwise be able to afford to study in the UK. Recently, at a special reception held...