Local Competitions

Occupational Areas

The competition spans 11 occupational areas from key sectors of the Jamaican economy:

• Agriculture
• Apparel & Sewn Products
• Art and Craft
• Beauty Services
• Building and Construction
• Early Chilhood Care and Development
• Hospitality/Culinary Arts
• Industrial Maintenance
• Information Technology and Commercial Skills
• Performing Arts
• Transport and Automotive

Who can compete

These occupational areas provide 53 job/competition areas. The competition is open to individuals in public and private schools, HEART and other technical, vocational training institutions, tertiary institutions, and apprentices in firms, according to the following age categories.

Category 1 - 14 – 20 years

Category 2 - 21 years and over