Last mentioned: Mar 23, 2026
Private Sector Onboarding
Anticipated period for securing private sector placement partners.
Pilot Implementation
Expected commencement of student placements through HEART/NSTA Trust across various sectors.
Fiscal Year Start
Beginning of the fiscal year where planning for the pilot intensifies.
Fiscal Year 2026/27 Begins
The fiscal window for the pilot launch opens, initiating the planning and partnership phase.
Budget Debate Announcement
PM Andrew Holness announces the LEAP Programme during the 2026/27 Budget Debate.
Budget Debate Announcement
PM Andrew Holness announces the LEAP Programme during his contribution to the 2026/27 Budget Debate.
Pilot Launch
Official rollout of the LEAP pilot for accredited tertiary students.
The Jamaican government, through HEART/NSTA Trust, will pilot the Learning, Earning and Prosper (LEAP) Programme in FY 2026/27 to provide tertiary students with paid on-the-job experience. This initiative, driven by student leadership, aims to integrate academic learning with professional assimilation in both public and private sectors.
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. This student-led initiative aims to streamline the transition from higher education to the workforce through public and private sector partnerships.