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Welcome to the Caribbean Association of National Training Authorities (CANTA), the leading organization dedicated to advancing vocational and technical education across the Caribbean. 

About Us

Our History

CANTA is an association of National Training Agencies and other TVET apex bodies in CARICOM states established in November 2003

The founding members are:

Barbados: TVET Council

Jamaica: Heart Trust/NTA

Trinidad & Tobago: NTA

CANTA is endorsed as the implementation arm of the CARICOM Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TVET.

Our Services

  • Caribbean Journal of TVET for Workforce Development
  • Updates on National, Regional and International TVET best practices
  • Regional clearing house on workforce issues

Our Objectives

  • Ensure uniform provision of competency based training, assessment and certification
  • Establish a regional certification scheme – Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ)
  • Promote career and vocational guidance throughout the CSME
  • Support a regional labour market information system

Riverside Building, County Hall, Barbados.

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