# University of the West Indies

Type: organization

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## Timeline

- **2026-Q3**: Private Sector Onboarding — Anticipated period for securing private sector placement partners.
- **2026-04-01**: Fiscal Year Start — Beginning of the fiscal year where planning for the pilot intensifies.
- **2026-03-19**: Budget Debate Announcement — PM Andrew Holness announces the LEAP Programme during the 2026/27 Budget Debate.
- **2026**: Pilot Launch — Official rollout of the LEAP pilot for accredited tertiary students.

## Recent coverage (1 stories)

### Jamaica to Launch LEAP Pilot: Bridging Tertiary Education and Employment
2026-03-23 01:04:26 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 5/10 · Sources: 2

The HEART/NSTA Trust will pilot the Learning, Earning and Prosper (LEAP) Programme in FY 2026/27 to provide accredited tertiary students with paid, professional work experience. This student-led initiative aims to streamline the transition from higher education to the workforce through public and private sector partnerships.
Full story: https://getedtechbrief.com/story/jamaica-leap-programme-pilot-2026

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