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RENEWABLE ENERGY INDUSTRY STAKEHOLDER ASSESSMENT

JAMAICA

c) HEART-NTA is a public institution established in 1982 and operates 28 Technical and Vocational Education and Training locations. Its divisions are arranged around different types of training including: • Institutional-based training • On-the-job Learning

• Volunteerism and Mentorship • Adult Continuing Education • Professional Development • Business Development and Entrepreneurship

• Renewable Energy Level 3 course over a 1-year period • Almost 100% of these students are local

Their relationship with the other key stakeholders is depicted in the diagram below.

LEAD GOVERNMENT MINISTRIES

PRIVATE SECTOR INSTITUTIONS

REGIONAL INSTITUTIONS

HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS

FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS

FUNDING AGENCIES

RENEWABLE ENERGY COMPANIES

UTILITIES REGULATOR

Figure 3.51 | Relationships of Jamaica’s Higher Education Institutions

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The Renewable Energy Industry in CARIFORUM Countries