Quarterly Newsletter (January-March 2024) |
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Bringing You All of the Exciting and Inspiring News |
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| | Cohort 22 Graduation (New Providence) On January 18th, 2024, we hosted our 22nd Cohort's Graduation Ceremony. The participants underwent 4 weeks of Soft Skills Training and 10 or more weeks of Practical Skills Training. To learn more about this program, click the button below to view our Mandatory Workforce Preparatory Programme webpage. | | |
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| | Top Trainee received Executive Director's Award Our Training programs recognize outstanding participants in each Discipline. For example, Mr. Jaheim Bootle, a graduate of the Information Technology Discipline, received the Executive Director's Award for being the top trainee overall for Cohort 22. Currently, we are running Cohort 23. To register for Cohort 24 in New Providence, click the button below. | | |
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| | NTA partnered with the Royal Bahamas Defence Force On January 29th, 2024, Soft Skills Training commenced at the Royal Bahamas Defence Force base for the Bahamas National Youth Guard Program. The training lasted for 4 weeks and concluded on February 21st, 2024. To learn more about the Bahamas National Youth Guard Program, click the button below to view their website. | | |
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| | Soft Skills Facilitators presented on various topics One of our veteran Soft Skills Facilitators Mrs. Arlene Nash-Ferguson presented on the topic Self-Awareness to participants of the Bahamas National Youth Guard Program. To learn more about the National Training Agency in New Providence, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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| | Cohort 23 of our Entry Level Workplace Training Program in New Providence commenced On February 5th, 2024, Cohort 23 of our Entry Level Workplace Training Program commenced. The participants must undergo 4 weeks of Soft Skills Training and 10 or more weeks of Practical Skills Training. To register for Cohort 24 in New Providence, click the button below. | | |
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| | Register for Cohort 17 of our Entry Level Workplace Training Program in Grand Bahama Registration is open for Cohort 17 of our Entry Level Workplace Training Program in Grand Bahama. Cohort 16 will commence training on Monday, April 15th, 2024 and offer Soft Skills Training and Disciplines such as Teacher's Aide and Office Procedures. To register for Cohort 17 in Grand Bahama, click the button below. | | |
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| | NTA participated in The Ministry of Education & Technical & Vocational Training's 2024 CTE Month Exhibition and Career Symposium From February 15th-16th, 2024, our team presented information to students and parents about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program and Institute of Leadership and Management Approved Centre (Bahamas) Certificate Programs. To learn more about the programs that we offer at the National Training Agency, click the button below to view Our Offerings webpage. | | |
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| | Students listened intently to the information provided about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program Our Audiovisual/Media Manager Mr. Antoine Cunningham provided valuable information about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program to high school students. To learn more about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program, click the button below to view our Practical Skills Training webpage. | | |
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| | Cohort 23 Practical Skills Training in New Providence commenced On March 4th, 2024, Cohort 23 Practical Skills Training commenced. The participants are undergoing 10 or more weeks of Practical Skills Training in Disciplines such as Auto Body Repair, Allied Health, Business Applications & Technology, Butler Service, Culinary & Baking, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping and Office Procedures. To learn more about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program, click the button below to view our Practical Skills Training webpage. | | |
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| | Practical Skills Training is in full swing with a few weeks completed Participants are performing well in their Practical Skills Training Disciplines and with 5 or more weeks to go, we look forward to hearing great feedback on their progress from our Training Providers. We offer Practical Skills Training in Disciplines such as Auto Body Repair, Allied Health, Auto Service & Care, Business Applications & Technology, Butler Service, Culinary & Baking, Food & Beverage, Housekeeping, Office Procedures and Teacher's Aide. To register for Cohort 24 in New Providence, click the button below. | | |
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| | City & Guilds Housekeeping Attendants, Janitorial and Custodial Staff Training Program extended to external clients On March 4th, 2024, the second installment of our City & Guilds Approved Centre's Housekeeping Attendants, Janitorial and Custodial Staff Training program commenced. This program caters to employed Bahamians from the public and private sectors at a nominal cost. The participants are undergoing 4 weeks of Soft Skills Training and 8 weeks of Practical Skills Training. To learn more about this program, click the button below to view our Housekeeping Attendants, Janitorial and Custodial Staff Training webpage. | | |
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| | City & Guilds Housekeeping Attendants, Janitorial and Custodial Staff Training Program is a success Our City & Guilds Approved Centre Manager Ms. Qutelle Sasso observed participants during one of their dynamic sessions. The Certificate Presentation Ceremony for our first Cohort will take place on Friday, April 12th, 2024. Registration is open for interested individuals who want to take advantage of this globally recognized training program at a nominal cost. To register for the next Cohort, click the button below. | | |
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| | NTA visited the Beacon School in Freeport, Grand Bahama On March 4th, 2024, our team delivered a presentation to special needs students at the Beacon School about the importance of Proper Hygiene and Personal Grooming, Manners, Resume Creation, Completing a Job Application, Conducting an Interview and Work Ethic. To learn more about the Beacon School, click the button below to follow their Facebook page. | | |
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| | NTA impacted the lives of special needs students through physical demonstration of Life Skills Our Business Development Manager Mr. Jaydian J. Miller was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation for our presentation by the Beacon School's Head of Department Ms. Vickavia Gomez and Principal Mrs. Titi McKenzie-Moss (pictured on left and right respectively). To learn more about the National Training Agency in Grand Bahama, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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| | NTA visited C.R. Walker Senior High School in New Providence On March 11th, 2024, our team delivered a presentation to 11th and 12th grade students at C.R. Walker Senior High School about the training opportunities offered at the National Training Agency. To learn more about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program, click the button below to view our Mandatory Workforce Preparatory Programme webpage. | | |
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| | Students listened intently to the information provided about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program Our Registration, Assessment and Guidance Manager Ms. Stanya Davis provided valuable information about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program to 11th and 12th grade students at C.R. Walker Senior High School. To learn more about our Entry Level Workplace Training Program, click the button below to view our Practical Skills Training webpage. | | |
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| | The Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Cohort 9 Certificate Presentation Ceremony On March 15th, 2024, thirteen (13) Cohort 9 Learners earned their Level 2 Certificate in Leadership & Team Skills from our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre during a special Certificate Presentation Ceremony. To learn more about our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre, click the button below to view our ILM webpage. | | |
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| | Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Honourable Pia Glover -Rolle presented certificates to Cohort 9 Learners Our Minister of Labour and the Public Service, the Honourable Pia Glover-Rolle, was the keynote speaker and certificate presenter for our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre's Cohort 9 Certificate Presentation Ceremony. To learn more about our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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| | Our NTA Executive Director Mr. Terry Murray welcomed all of the attendees to our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre's Cohort 9 Certificate Presentation Ceremony. To learn more about our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre, click the button below to view a video testimonial from our Cohort 9 Level 2 Leadership & Team Skills Certificate recipient Mrs. Janet Serrette, Branch Manager at Sunshine Insurance. | | |
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| | Our NTA Executive Chairman Mrs. Agatha Marcelle brought remarks to all of the attendees and congratulated the Cohort 9 Learners on a job well done! To learn more about our Institute of Leadership and Management (Bahamas) Approved Centre, click the button below to view a video testimonial from our Cohort 9 Level 2 Leadership & Team Skills Certificate recipient Mrs. Anastacia Ferguson, Assistant Superintendent of Police. | | |
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| | NTA Grand Bahama conducted a meeting with Family Island Administrator Mr. Kenwood Cartwright On March 19th, 2024, our Grand Bahama Office Manager Mr. Kenneth Miller met with Family Island Administrator for Grand Bahama Mr. Kenwood Cartwright to discuss opportunities for youth in Grand Bahama. Mr. Miller stated that a partnership is essential as we seek to aid all Bahamians in the advancement of job preparation. To register for Cohort 17's Entry Level Workplace Training Program in Grand Bahama, click the button below. | | |
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| | NTA Grand Bahama paid a courtesy call to the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Honourable Ginger Moxey On March 21st, 2024, our Grand Bahama Office Manager Mr. Kenneth Miller and Administrative Assistant Ms. Darriel Higgs paid a courtesy call to the Minister for Grand Bahama, the Honourable Ginger Moxey. During the discussion as stated on Facebook by the Ministry for Grand Bahama, collaborative efforts with their Collab unit were also explored to enhance accessibility to training programs, promising avenues for skill development and economic growth throughout our region. To learn more about the National Training Agency in Grand Bahama, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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| | NTA launched new and improved website On March 20th, 2024, we launched our new and improved website which includes a chat messenger feature, flipbook, videos and much more. To view our website, click the button below and share with your friends and family so they can subscribe to receive our NTA Spark Quarterly Newsletter. | | |
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| | NTA produced 10th Anniversary Magazine The National Training Agency has been in existence for ten years since July 15th, 2013. Our 10th Anniversary Magazine commemorates all of the great work that has been done during that time. To read our 10th Anniversary Magazine, click the button below. | | |
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| | NTA Grand Bahama paid a courtesy call to the Assistant Commissioner of Police/Officer in Charge of the Northern Bahamas, Ms. Shanta Knowles On March 25th, 2024, our Grand Bahama Office Manager Mr. Kenneth Miller paid a courtesy call to the Assistant Commissioner of Police/Officer in Charge of the Northern Bahamas, Ms. Shanta Knowles. We look forward to partnering with the Royal Bahamas Police Force for the betterment of Grand Bahama. To learn more about the National Training Agency in Grand Bahama, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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| | NTA Grand Bahama represented at the 2024 Social Work Brunch On March 28th, 2024, our Grand Bahama Office Manager Mr. Kenneth Miller served as a speaker for the 2024 Social Work Brunch. His message was geared towards the 2024 theme for Social Month which is "Inspiring Action, Leading Change!" To learn more about the National Training Agency in Grand Bahama, click the button below to follow our Facebook page. | | |
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Thank You, Our Amazing Team Members, For Your Hard Work and Dedication! |
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