Industry · on the rundown Saturday, March 21, 2026
Jamaica to Launch LEAP Pilot: Bridging Tertiary Education and Employment
Covered by 2 outlets over 26 hours. First reported by jis.gov.jm at 16:14 UTC on March 21, 2026.
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What happened?
- The LEAP Programme pilot is scheduled to launch in the 2026/27 fiscal year.
- Placements will be available in both the public sector and participating private companies.
- The initiative was developed in collaboration with student leaders from UWI and UTech.
The HEART/NSTA Trust will pilot the Learning, Earning and Prosper (LEAP) Programme in FY 2026/27 to provide accredited tertiary students with paid, professional work experience.
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Who reported it, and when?
| Time | Report | Run by |
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| Mar 21 16:14 | HEART/NSTA Trust to Launch Leap Pilot In Fiscal Year 2026/27 |
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| Mar 22 18:19 | HEART/NSTA Trust to launch pilot of LEAP programme to expand pathways from tertiary education to employment |
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Who was named?
- LEAP Programme
- HEART/NSTA Trust
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