Published 2 November 2024
St Kitts, Basseterre,
Buckie Got It Media Source
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS TVET COUNCIL LAUNCHES INAUGURAL TVET AWARENESS MONTH WITH A FOCUS ON HOLISTIC DEVELOPMENT
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Friday, November 01, 2024: St. Kitts and Nevis Technical and
Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council has launched its inaugural TVET
Awareness Month under the theme, ‘TVET: Igniting Potential for Holistic Growth and
Development’. This first-ever awareness month aims to spotlight the importance of technical and
vocational education in developing practical skills and empowering the workforce across St.
Kitts and Nevis. The opening ceremony was held on Friday, November 1, at the Solid Waste
Conference Room.
Dr. Kertney Thompson, CEO, TVET Secretariat, delivered welcoming remarks.
CUE IN: “I am excited to welcome you…
CUE OUT: … that we are going to be on for TVET.”
Fritzroy Wilkin, Chair of the TVET Council, also addressed attendees.
CUE IN: “In St. Kitts and Nevis, we aim to be…
CUE OUT: … economic growth, resilience, and social progress.”
Mrs. Lisa-Romayne Pistana, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Education, officially
declared the month of activities open.
CUE IN: “It is my humble task to officially open…
CUE OUT: … the Ministry of Education’s TVET month of activities.”
In celebration of the inaugural TVET Awareness Month, a series of events are planned, including
a church service on Sunday, November 3, at the Antioch Baptist Church, as well as TVET
outreach in secondary schools across the federation, Advanced Vocational Education Centre
(AVEC) Open Day, and a Basic Woodworking for Women Workshop designed to promote
women’s participation in trades.
This inaugural TVET Awareness Month is set to provide hands-on experiences, broaden career
perspectives, and emphasize the potential of vocational skills for the holistic growth and
development of individuals and communities throughout St. Kitts and Nevis.
