The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries

RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

COMMENWEALTH OF THE BAHAMAS

3.2.5 | HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

The three tertiary institutions in the Bahamas that could potentially provide teaching and training for RE professionals are the University of Bahamas (UB) and the Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) and the Bahamas Baptist Community College (BBCC). No research is being conducted. UB was established under the College of The Bahamas Act in 1974 as a public institution. Unfortunately, there are no renewable energy courses being offered and no specific plans exist to do so. They play no significant role in the RE Industry. a.

b.

The BBCC was formed in 1995 and delivers education starting from the pre-college year. It is a private college which caters to the religious sector but is not limited to that group.

Unfortunately, there are no renewable energy courses being offered and no specific plans exist to do so. They play no significant role in the RE Industry.

c.

The BTVI is also a public institution formed in 1949 and restructured to focus primarily on delivering the required skills to a technical workforce. Its course offering includes: - • Social Services • Commerce • Applied Science • Education

BTVI plans to offer renewable energy courses in 2020/2021. The course information is presented in Appendix A

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries