Vision: A vocational training institution facilitating students in their personal quest for a meaningful career and bridging the gap in the labor market. Mission Statement: To create and provide a positive environment for learning, support, and guidance for students who have made a personal commitment to engage in work experience and acquisition. Motto: “World of Education Meets the World of Work”
The St. Maarten Vocational Training School offers a four (4) year program as explained below: 1. 2 Basic forming years (Forms One and Two) – General – Labour Oriented Education (AGO) 2. 2 Vocational forming years (Forms Three and Four) – Food Service – General Service – Automotive – Carpentry – Networking & PC Repair – Care 3. Practical Maintenance (Forms 1/2/3/4) 4. 2 General subjects offered in forms 1-4 English, Mathematics, Man & society, Man and Science, Information technology, and Reading & Remedial intervention. 1st & 2nd forms also get Social Skills, Health Care, Music, Creative Arts, Technical Science, and Physical Education. 2nd forms also get Carpentry, Automotive, Welding, and Plumbing. 3rd forms also get; Job Skills, Parenting Skills (depending on the area of choice) & are placed in job training. 5. Practical Subjects – Carpentry 3 + 4: – Technical Drawing & Sketching, Carpentry – Automotive 3 & 4: – Automotive, Welding & Electronics – Networking & PC Repair 3 & 4 – PC Repair, Networking, Electronics – Food Service 3 & 4 – Food preparation & Food Theory – General Service 3 & 4 – Communication skills & tourism The Counseling programs The counseling program is available to parents/guardians and students. Student Care, Support, and external assistance can also be offered through the cooperation of the guidance counselor. Job Training Program Job Training program is the core of the curriculum for the third and fourth graders, in the third and fourth year, students are 1 day of on-the-job experience, while on other days, they are given practical exposure as well as theory in work/classroom situations.
Location:
Arrow root rd #2, South Reward
General:
smvts2008@gmail.com
School manager:
Rita Gumbs
Student care coordinator:
Shareen Lake
shareen.lake@dpesxm.com
