Smart Start

NASSAU, The Bahamas – Help is being offered to public school students throughout The Bahamas who have been impacted by COVID-19.  The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) through the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training launched the ‘Smart Start’ programme (#don’tcountusout) July 18, 2022 at the Ministry of Education and Technical & Vocational Training. The Workforce Readiness Certificate Programme has been rolled out in Grand Bahama and will also be offered in several Family Islands beginning this summer and fall. Trades offered include: natural hair, nail technology, barbering, carpentry, drywall, masonry, painting, plumbing, tiling, auto mechanics, construction and fashion trades (basic garment making) diesel, engine, braking, electrical an...