NAME OF FEATURE | THE GLEANER | SUNDAY, MAY 25, 2025 17 SAM SHARPE TEACHERS’ COLLEGE 50TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURE ON BEHALF of the School of Continuing Education, I extend congratulations to Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College on its 50th Anniversary. In a rapidly evolving world, the importance of lifelong learning cannot be overstated. For 50 years, Sam Sharpe Teachers’College has served as a beacon of hope, growth, and innovation in education. The School of Continuing Education continues this legacy by offering accessible, transformative learning experiences for individuals seeking personal and professional advancement. Over the past year, the school has seen remarkable progress, including an increase in student enrolment and the introduction of a Bachelor of Education in Business Studies. These offerings are strategically aligned with the evolving needs of Jamaica’s education sector, equipping educators, administrators and students with practical, future-ready skills. The school’s innovative online and hybrid learning models have made education more accessible to working adults and those with busy lives. In addition, strategic partnerships with local businesses have strengthened the curriculum’s relevance to real-world demands. Looking forward, the School of Continuing Education is committed to continuous growth, enhanced partnerships, and cutting-edge programme delivery. Plans are in place to launch new offerings in STEM Education, educational leadership, and inclusive pedagogy, ensuring the school remains responsive to a changing educational landscape. At its core, the School of Continuing Education is about more than earning credentials. It is about empowering individuals, igniting potential, strengthening communities, and building a better Jamaica for generations to come. LORNA RAMPASARD, BHM, JP Coordinator, School of Continuing Education Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College CONTINUING EDUCATION Sam Sharpe Teachers’ College – School of Continuing Education “Empowering Growth, Inspiring Change” Over the past year, the school has seen remarkable progress, including an increase in student enrolment and the introduction of a Bachelor of Education in Business Studies. These offerings are strategically aligned with the evolving needs of Jamaica’s education sector, equipping educators, administrators and students with practical, futureready skills. The school’s innovative online and hybrid learning models have made education more accessible to working adults and those with busy lives. In addition, strategic partnerships with local businesses have strengthened the curriculum’s relevance to real-world demands.
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