St. Joseph Teachers College is gearing up to host its second face to face staging of its Research Day event under the theme "Leveraging Digital Technologies to Improve Higher Learning". Acting Research Officer of St. Josephs' Teacher's College, KerryAnn Ennis-Henry explains that Research Day sees the school taking time out to allow persons who have engaged in research, are in...

The HEART/NSTA Trust recently launched its Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Ambassador Program in an effort to raise the profile of TVET and develop a network of individuals who will work with the Trust to promote its services and programs.

Over a thousand secondary and tertiary students attended the recent Jamaica Creative Career Expo, held at the Jamaica Conference Centre on February 23.  Among its highlights was a riveting panel discussion featuring several industry big wigs, including CEO of Romeich Entertainment Romeich Major, Group Managing Director of Dream Entertainment Ltd, Scott Dunn, and Jamaican filmmaker Storm Saulter. The panelists offered...

Sundra Oakley, an international actor, martial artist, dancer, and author, gave the keynote speech at the third Jamaica Creative Career Expo on Wednesday, February 21, at the Jamaica Conference Centre in downtown Kingston.  One of her first pieces of advice to aspiring creatives is not to be fooled by the fake realities presented on social media about the daily life...

The Data Protection Act, 2020, mandates that organizations which are large-scale data processors and processors of sensitive personal data must appoint a Data Protection Officer (DPO).  According to Information Commissioner Celia Barclay DPOs play an essential role in assisting Data Controllers to safeguard data privacy and ensure compliance with the legislation.

‘Expanding our Horizon: Respecting the Journey through Career Development’ that’s the theme for National Career Awareness Week 2024, being hosted from February 4 to 9 by the Ministry of Education and Youth in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica, CHOICES, and other stakeholders.

Established during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020, the Scientific Research Council's (SRC) Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Ambassadorship program enables industry professionals to serve as mentors to primary, secondary, and tertiary students, encouraging them to consider a future in the STEM industry.

The Marcus Garvey Public Sector Graduate Scholarship, established in 2020 by Finance and Public Service Minister Dr. Nigel Clarke, is a five-year program geared at upskilling public sector employees who want to pursue postgraduate studies. The scholarship also attempts to strengthen the government's priorities for human capital development and service excellence.