Building a new generation of Bahamian talent for modern careers in construction, ICT, management, hospitality, and beyond.
National Apprenticeship Programme
Gain hands-on experience and earn while you learn through this one-year training and job placement initiative.
The programme is currently in its pilot phase, training young Bahamians in the Construction, Mechanical Trades, and Maritime sectors.
Recruitment for the next cohort begins soon, expanding into Medical & Health Services, Customer Service & Hospitality, and Office & Administrative Skills.
Who Can Apply:
Bahamian youth ages 16 to 25 who are ready to gain practical experience, develop professional skills, and prepare for meaningful careers.
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National Training Agency (NTA)
The National Training Agency provides soft skills and technical training to help Bahamians excel in today’s competitive job market.
Programmes include youth development courses, executive training, and internationally recognized City & Guilds certifications.
Who Can Apply:
Bahamian citizens 16 years and older ready to build new skills or strengthen existing ones.
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Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI)
The Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) equips Bahamians with practical, career-ready skills through certificate and diploma programmes in trades, technology, and industry innovation. With blended learning options and outreach across islands, BTVI is helping to shape a workforce ready for modern opportunities.
BTVI is the only Council on Occupational Education accredited institution in the region, ensuring international recognition of its courses. Each year, hundreds of students gain skills in construction, technology, renewable energy, fashion, media, and more.
Who Can Apply:
Open to high school graduates and adult learners. Placement testing may apply.
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New Providence Main Campus: (242) 502-6300
Grand Bahama Branch Campus: (242) 602-8090
Abaco Extension Campus: (242) 602-8090
Eleuthera Extension Campus: (242) 808-8460
Exuma Extension Campus: (242) 602-8090 or (242) 807-8464
Moore’s Island Instructional Service Centre (Abaco): (242) 602-8090 or (242) 817-8463
North Andros Instructional Service Centre: (242) 602-8090 or (242) 803-8641
DigiLearn Bahamas
DigiLearn offers tuition-free online courses that help Bahamians gain the digital skills needed to compete and succeed in a modern economy. Through accessible training in Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Cybersecurity, E-Commerce, and more, DigiLearn is equipping a new generation of digitally fluent professionals.
Programme Highlights:
- 100% tuition-free certification courses
- Flexible online learning platform for Bahamians across all islands
- Focus areas include ICT, E-Commerce, Cybersecurity, and other in-demand tech fields
Who Can Apply:
Open to adult learners seeking to upskill, reskill, or enter technology-driven careers.
Ongoing enrolment by semester.
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Upskill Bahamas
Upskill Bahamas offers free digital skills training and certification designed to prepare Bahamians for jobs in the most in-demand industries of the future. The programme focuses on helping adults gain practical, employer-recognized skills in areas such as technology, digital business, and innovation, empowering citizens to compete in a rapidly changing global economy.
Who Can Apply:
Open to Bahamian adults seeking to upgrade their skills, switch careers, or enhance their employability.
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Annual Tertiary Scholarships (SELD)
Through the Scholarships and Educational Loans Division (SELD), the Government of The Bahamas awards undergraduate and postgraduate scholarships to deserving Bahamian students each year. These scholarships reflect a national commitment to education, opportunity, and upward mobility, with more than $30 million allocated in this budget cycle to support academic excellence at home and abroad.
Who Can Apply:
Open to Bahamian citizens who demonstrate strong academic performance and meet specific eligibility requirements. Priority may be given to fields that align with national development goals.
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(242) 502-9025
Creative & Performing Arts School (CAPAS)
The Creative & Performing Arts School (CAPAS) is The Bahamas’ first tuition-free public institution dedicated to the arts, offering specialized education in creative, performing, and visual disciplines. Students receive professional instruction in music, dance, acting, design, and production along with the technical and business skills needed to succeed in the creative industries.
The school is expanding its curriculum to include courses in creative writing, directing, and choreography as well as production arts such as lighting, camera, sound, hair, makeup, animation, and set design in 2026.
Who Can Apply:
Bahamian adults who successfully complete the application and audition process.
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Bahamas Polytechnic Accreditation and Training Hub (BPATH)
Coming spring 2026
The Bahamas Polytechnic Accreditation and Training Hub (BPATH) is a groundbreaking national initiative that integrates technical and vocational certification directly into the high school system. It prepares students to graduate with recognized, job-ready qualifications, giving them a head start in skilled trades and technical careers.
The school is expanding its curriculum to include courses in creative writing, directing, and choreography as well as production arts such as lighting, camera, sound, hair, makeup, animation, and set design in 2026.
Who Can Apply:
High school students interested in earning certification in technical and vocational fields.
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Contact your local school for more information.
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