Facilitating the Growth of MSMEs:
Imperatives for the National Training
Agency
Wayne Wesley, Ph.D., P.E.
Executive Director, HEART Trust/NTA
Economic Growth Symposium
October 1, 2014
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VISION AND MISSION
Vision
• “A Jamaican workforce trained and certified
to international standards, stimulating
employment-creating investments,
contributing to the improved productivity,
competitiveness and prosperity of
individuals, enterprises and the nation.”
Mission
• The HEART Trust/NTA is committed
to the systematic design,
development and delivery of an
integrated, flexible and
responsive Technical,Vocational
Education and Training (TVET)
system enabling a productive
workforce for national priorities
and global competitiveness.
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SPECIAL ROLE IN EDUCATION
The HEART Trust/NTA
A Statutory Body under the auspices of the Ministry
of Education governed by the HEART Act 1982
H.E.A.R.T Trust – Human Employment and
Resource Training Trust
H.E.A.R.T Fund – A 3% contribution by employers
NTA – National Training Agency : Coordinate, facilitate
and enable the growth, development and quality assurance
of TVET in Jamaica.
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TRANSFORMING THE NATIONAL
TRAINING AGENCY
Flexibility
Our ability to change to efficiently and
effectively meet the needs of employers
Responsiveness
Our capacity to remain relevant and innovative
Integration
Working collaboratively with the education and
training system
STRATEGIC OPERATIONAL FUNCTIONS
THE CONTEXT
Research
&
Development
Investment
and
Funding
Economic
Growth
(Vision 2030)
Education
and
Training
Technological
Innovation
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AREAS FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH
 Entrepreneurship
Development
◦ MSMEs,
 Transitioning
from the Informal to
the formal economy
 Exploring
our product space
◦ Comparative and Competitive
Advantages
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THE CONSTRAINT
Lack of an enabling environment
Access to Capital
Operational Capacity
Knowledge of support sectors for
viability and sustainability
Coordination and Integration of
support initiatives
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Employment Facilitation
Enterprise Complexes – facilitating the
creation of operational space for entrepreneurs
Funding Mechanism – Providing financial
assistance either through a form of guarantee or
direct assistance for capacity expansion or
modernization.
Human Capacity Development – Provision
of on-the-job training and certification
(apprenticeship and job certification)
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ADDING VALUE TO THE WORKFORCE SUPPLY CHAIN
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT
TRAINING DELIVERY & ASSSESSMENT:
STANDARD
DEVELOPMENT
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·
·
LABOUR MARKET
INFORMATION:
EMERGING OCCUPATIONAL AREAS
CURRENT AREA(S) OF NEED
FEEDBACK ON QUALITY OF
WORKFORCE
CURRICULUM/
PROGRAMME
DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL/
LEARNER GUIDES
INFRASTRUCTURE
AND EQUIPMENT
COMPETENCIES TO
BE ACQUIRED
CONVERTING STANDARDS
INTO CURRICULA &
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL
CONTENT &
DELIVERY METHODS/
APPROACHES
TRAINING
PROGRAMME
DELIVERY
STRUCTURED
INDUSTRY
ENGAGEMENT
GOVERNMENT
PRIORITIES
(SECTORS)
ASSESSMENT &
CERTIFICATION
VALIDATING &
ENSURING
COMPETENCE
SECURE FUNDING
MECHANISM
EMPLOYMENT
IN INDUSTRY
PROVISION OF A
COMPETENT
WORKFORCE
TECHNOLOGY &
INNOVATION
(RESEARCH)
FEEDBACK FROM INDUSTRY .
IMPROVED
PRODUCTIVITY
ECONOMIC
COMPETITIVENESS
COMPETENT/
CERTIFIED
WORKFORCE
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INPUT
LABOUR MARKET INFORMATION:
·
·
·
EMERGING OCCUPATIONAL AREAS
CURRENT AREA(S) OF NEED
FEEDBACK ON QUALITY OF
WORKFORCE
INFRASTRUCTURE AND
EQUIPMENT
TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(RESEARCH)
GOVERNMENT PRIORITIES
(SECTORS)
SECURE FUNDING
MECHANISM
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ADDING VALUE TO THE WORKFORCE SUPPLY CHAIN
INPUT
PROCESS
OUTPUT
ABOUR MARKET
INFORMATION:
MERGING OCCUPATIONAL AREAS
RRENT AREA(S) OF NEED
EDBACK ON QUALITY OF
ORKFORCE
TRAINING DELIVERY & ASSSESSMENT:
STANDARD
DEVELOPMENT
CURRICULUM/
PROGRAMME
DEVELOPMENT
INSTRUCTIONAL/
LEARNER GUIDES
FRASTRUCTURE
ND EQUIPMENT
ECHNOLOGY &
INNOVATION
(RESEARCH)
GOVERNMENT
PRIORITIES
(SECTORS)
CURE FUNDING
MECHANISM
COMPETENCIES TO
BE ACQUIRED
CONVERTING STANDARDS
INTO CURRICULA &
INSTRUCTIONAL
MATERIALS
INSTRUCTIONAL
CONTENT &
DELIVERY METHODS/
APPROACHES
TRAINING
PROGRAMME
DELIVERY
STRUCTURED
INDUSTRY
ENGAGEMENT
ASSESSMENT &
CERTIFICATION
VALIDATING &
ENSURING
COMPETENCE
EMPLOYMENT
IN INDUSTRY
PROVISION OF A
COMPETENT
WORKFORCE
IMPROVED
PRODUCTIVITY
ECONOMIC
COMPETITIVENESS
COMPETENT/
CERTIFIED
WORKFORCE
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OUTPUT
IMPROVED
PRODUCTIVITY
ECONOMIC
COMPETITIVENESS
COMPETENT/
CERTIFIED
WORKFORCE
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OUR VALUE PROPOSITION
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VISIONING THE WHOLE AND NOT
THE SUM OF ITS PARTS
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To facilitate the growth of MSMEs requires an
investment in the purest of intention, clarity
of action and a desire for outcomes
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Thank You!!
Any Questions or Comments?
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