‘Affordable Excellence’

Mission Statement“To provide

learning opportunities

that enable individuals to be

globally competitive and

economically independent.”

Brief History Flagship TVET institution of The Bahamas

The first technical school was established in 1949 (Nassau Technical School)

Several name changes over the decades including:

- The Industrial Training Centre (ITC) - 1980- The Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute

(BTVI) - 1995

We became semi-autonomous in 2013. We have a 10-member Board chaired by Felix Stubbs.

BTVI TodayComprises of three campuses:

1. Main campus in Nassau,N.P.

2. Satellite campus in Freeport, Grand Bahama

3. Satellite campus in Marsh Harbour, Abaco

Who do we cater to? School leavers

Non-completers

Persons looking for a second career

Persons looking to upgrade their skills

Requirements for admission 16 years or older

Grade ‘C’ or above In Math & English BJC’s for certificate and diploma programmes

Grade ‘C ’ or above in Math & English BGCSE to gain entry into AAS programmes

BeautyConstructionElectronicsFashionInformation TechnologyMechanical Office

We offer six Associate of Applied Science degrees:

1) Business Office Technology

2) Electronics Engineering Installers and Repairers

3) Construction Technology Management

4) Office Administration

5) Information Technology Management

6) Information Technology Management Security and Server Plus

We offer four diplomas:Fashion Design II

Auto Mechanics

Massage Therapy

Cosmetology

Other programs include……but not limited to:

Auto Collision RepairBarberingCarpentryMassage TherapyOffice AssistantPlumbingWelding

Mandatory Internships

* 160 hours

*Internship seminar held

Professional Development Courses : Offered fall and spring semesters 10-12 week short courses

Tile LayingSewing,

Acrylic NailsMakeup Application

ExcelAccountingQuickBooksBasic English

Math etc.

Program Advisory Committees

Attached to each trade area

Advise and support

Provide Connection to industry

The Bahamas Telecommunications Company (BTC)Bahamas Power and Light (BPL)Friendly FordBahamas Bus & TruckAtlantisSandalsThe Ministry of EducationThe National Insurance Board The Royal Bahamas Defence Force etc.

Myrlande Julien, 2010 Fashion graduateOwner, JuJu Season (clothing & accessories)