Education & Training

UTECH’s School of Oral Health Sciences offers a two-year Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene, and a one-year Certified Dental Assistant diploma.

The Edna Manley College of the Visual and Performing Arts (EMCVPA) is the premier arts college in the English-speaking Caribbean. Its mission is to enrich the artistic sensibilities and promote the cultural diversity of the Caribbean through the highest quality education and training in the visual and performing arts. The college operates a total of six Schools.

Programmes offered - 1year Certificate, 2year Associate and 4year Bachelors Degree programmes. A Master of Arts in Art Education is also offered in conjunction with the Ohio State University (OSU).

The G.C. Foster College of Physical Education & Sport was the first of its kind to be established in the English Speaking Caribbean in September 1980. It is a full-time residential institution which provides training for Teachers, Coaches, Massage Therapists and other Sports Professionals.

The School Of Cosmetology is the leading training institution in Jamaica and the Caribbean, offering up to Level Four (associate degree) in professional make-up artistry and hairdressing. In addition, spa, massage and general beauty therapy courses are offered to Level Three (diploma).

Vocational school formerly known as Portmore Heart Academy.

The HEART College of Hospitality Services is committed to preparing workers through experiential and cooperative learning to meet the demands of a changing hospitality industry and to the continuous professional development of staff.

The Human Employment and Resource Training Trust, National Training Agency known as ‘HEART’ was formed in 1982. The organization focuses on the creation of a highly skilled, productive and competitive workforce. 

The HEART Trust/NTA operates 27 Technical and Vocational Education and Training locations which focus on providing a variety of training options to ALL Jamaicans seeking to advance their career options. Programmes accept students leaving school and persons currently employed who require training and certification.

TVET Engineering Institute

The Stony Hill Academy is a technical and vocational training institute that trains persons 17yrs and older in the areas of - Commercial Skills, Information Communication Technology and Early Childhood Care Education and Development. Programmes Offered: Accounting Clerk level 2, Business Administration, Cisco IT Essentials 2, Web Page Design.