The HEART/NSTA Trust, through training and certification, is positioning Jamaicans to meet the global demand for Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET)-based careers, which is anticipated to grow significantly in the coming years.

Managing Director of the Trust, Dr. Taneisha Ingleton, said a report from international market research and consulting company, Grand View Research, indicates that the global technical and vocational education market was valued at approximately US$812 billion in 2024, and is projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate of 10 per cent from 2025 to 2030.

She noted that the world of work is changing rapidly, and new skills are emerging to meet the demands of the future.

The agency is offering training in fields like robotics and digital welding to ensure that individuals are equipped to meet the challenges of the future and contribute to both personal and national growth.

“By aligning its work with Vision 2030, the Trust aims to meet the needs of the industries, ensuring that individuals are equipped to fill critical roles. This is to advance national development but also demonstrates our commitment to human development,” Dr. Ingleton said.

She was speaking at the launch of National Career Awareness Week 2025 under the theme ‘Career Success through Self-Development’, at the Meadowbrook United Church in St. Andrew.

The week of observance, from February 9 to 14, is organised by the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information in collaboration with the HEART/NSTA Trust, Junior Achievement Jamaica and CHOICES.