KINGSTON, Jamaica — As the Caribbean Secondary Education Certificate (CSEC) exams approach their May launch date, the JPS Foundation has stepped forward to reinforce its longstanding dedication to accessible education, announcing it will fully cover exam registration costs for hundreds of students enrolled in industrial technology programs, most widely known as electrical studies, across the island. In an official public statement, the philanthropic arm of Jamaica’s leading energy provider detailed that for the 2026 academic cycle, more than 300 learners from 20 secondary institutions spanning all regions of Jamaica will receive the grant support, with the total value of the initiative topping JMD 1.5 million. The foundation frames this program as a targeted, strategic investment in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) education that serves two core goals: first, to bolster the technical competencies of Jamaican youth, and second, to eliminate the financial barriers that often force low-income and marginalized students to abandon this high-demand, career-focused subject during their secondary schooling. At a recent symbolic handover event marking the launch of this year’s program, Sophia Lewis, head of the JPS Foundation, underscored the critical role that skilled technical workers play in driving the nation’s long-term economic and social growth. “The future of our country depends on a skilled and innovative workforce,” Lewis noted during her remarks. “By supporting students in technical disciplines, we are helping to build capacity and create opportunities for the next generation that would not otherwise exist.” Since the program’s launch, this sustained investment has already reached more than 3,700 Jamaican high school students, with cumulative spending on the initiative surpassing JMD 15.3 million. Through ongoing, consistent support for technical education, the foundation continues to carve out a meaningful role in preparing young Jamaicans for stable, high-growth careers in a range of technical fields, most notably the rapidly evolving local energy sector.
JPS Foundation covers industrial technology CSEC exam fee for over 300 students
