Hon. Edmund Bar t let t , CD, MP Mini ster of Tour i sm I ampleased toextendsincere congratulations to the HEART/NSTA Trust as they proudly celebrate their 40th Anniversary. This is truly a significant milestone, which underscores your unwavering commitment to developing the human capital of Jamaica. From being arguably the largest provider of technical vocational education and training in Jamaica and the Caribbean, to helping to build and sustain a globally competitive Jamaican labour force, I commend you for your resilience and steadfastness over the decades. You have truly been a leader in education and youth empowerment. The HEART/NSTA Trust has certainly contributed greatly to the development of Jamaica’s vibrant tourismsector and continues to play a significant role in fast-tracking the enhancement and growth of the industry’s human capital, through the HEART College of Hospitality Services with its culinary and hospitality services and training. Over the years the Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies have worked closely with the HEART/NSTA Trust, the most recent being through its partnership with the Jamaica Centre of Tourism Innovation (JCTI), a division of the Tourism Enhancement Fund (TEF), aimed at boosting training and certification for the industry’s workers. Thank you for your commitment and exceptional contribution to the development of the country’s labour force. On behalf of the Ministry of Tourism and its public bodies, I offer you best wishes for a memorable anniversary celebration and continued success in in the years to come. It is with a sense of kinship that I share in the 40th anniversary of the HEART/NSTA Trust, which has had a formative impact on the journey of my life and career. I worked at HEART for 20 years, half the time of the Organisation’s existence during a period of massive growth and achievement, and in my experience, it was impossible to work at a place like HEART and not be inspired and challenged to give the best of oneself in public service. I worked for several years in recruitment and selection to increase access to the training system and to place trainees and graduates into jobs; and later was among the first staff in the Agency’s newly formed Planning and Projects Development Division (PPDD) prior to being assigned to the Academies Division. I remain grateful for the many treasured relationships forged at HEART and the opportunity to work with some of the finest public servants to successfully implement the core Institutional-based Training and Instructor Quality Service Programmes of the Agency. MESSAGES Hon. Audrey Sewel l , OJ , CD, JP Permanent Secretary, Of f i ce of the Pr ime Mini ster/ Mini st ry of Economi c Growth and Job Creat ion Nothing was more fulfilling for me, than to see the poise and dignity of a graduate well-prepared for the world of work, or to observe a highly skilled instructor in flight, facilitating the transfer of knowledge and skill competencies to engaged learners. I congratulate the now expanded HEART/NSTA Trust on the occasion of its 40th anniversary, and I encourage the Organisation to redouble its efforts to widen access for Jamaicans seeking to learn, upskill, re-skill or to volunteer of their time, knowledge and experience in the national training system. My commendations to the Board, Management and Staff, as well as the partners and stakeholders in the Public and Private Sectors for the ongoing commitment to growth and development of the Trust. My best wishes for the future. 5
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