KINGSTON, Jamaica — Wolmer’s Boys’ School is set to revolutionize student preparedness with its annual Ready for Life Initiative, which will now include on-campus passport applications starting October 9, 2025. This groundbreaking program, spearheaded by the Parent-Teacher Association (PTA), aims to equip students with essential life skills and services directly on school grounds. Beyond passports, the initiative offers Tax Registration Numbers (TRN), learner’s licence applications, driver education, NIS cards, and bank account openings, ensuring students are well-prepared for adulthood. The Passport, Immigration and Citizenship Agency (PICA) will facilitate the passport services, marking a significant expansion of the program’s scope from local to global readiness. Organizers emphasize that the initiative transcends mere paperwork, focusing instead on empowering young men to thrive in Jamaica and beyond. Principal Dwight Pennycooke lauded the program as a bold redefinition of education, emphasizing empowerment over traditional academics. PTA President Dageon Whiteley highlighted the initiative’s role in bridging the gap between classroom learning and real-world application, fostering future leaders and global citizens. The Ready for Life Initiative stands as a national model of collaborative success, uniting parents, schools, government, and the private sector to shape a brighter future for students.
Wolmer’s Boys students to be able to apply for passports at school in new programme
