Samuel Jackman Institute of Technology

What Samuel Jackman Institute of Technology does

The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) is a government-run public tertiary education institution in Barbados, founded in 1969 as the Samuel Jackman Prescod Polytechnic and renamed in 2017. Named after National Hero Samuel Jackman Prescod, SJPI delivers Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) through over 50 certificate and diploma programmes spanning eight academic divisions: Agriculture, Automotive and Welding Engineering, Building Studies, Business Studies, Electrical Engineering, Human Ecology, Mechanical Engineering and Printing, and Distance and Continuing Education. The institution trains over 1,000 students annually (1,099 graduates in 2022-2023) through hybrid delivery combining on-campus practical instruction with online theoretical content via the Moodle-based Trident Learning Platform, Microsoft Office 365, and a modernized Media Resource Centre. SJPI operates under the Ministry of Education, Technological and Vocational Training with a Board of Management chaired by Ms. Coreen Kennedy and Principal Mr. Ian Drakes.

SJPI's business model combines government appropriations with tuition fees, industry-sponsored scholarships, and grant-funded programmes. Full-time and part-time programmes are offered across multiple modalities — full-time, evening, weekend, online, and blended — targeting secondary school graduates, working professionals seeking upskilling, unemployed youth (via Ministry of Youth initiatives like Next Step and Project Dawn), vulnerable populations (via GIS partnership), international students, and elder caregivers. Revenue is supplemented through structured industry partnerships with Eric Hassell & Son (maritime scholarships), United Commercial Autoworks (EV training), Emera Caribbean Renewables (photovoltaic attachments), and BIMAP (digital learning), as well as third-party scholarship administration (Timothy E Gittens, Markonia Award). SJPI holds candidacy status with the Barbados Accreditation Council and was designated the first public-sector Energy Champion Building under the Public Sector Smart Energy Programme (PSSEP).

Name

Samuel Jackman Institute of Technology

Legal name

Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology

Website

https://sjpi.edu.bb

Company type

Private

Founded year

1969

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology is Barbados' government-run public TVET institution, delivering over 50 certificate and diploma programmes across 8 academic divisions to more than 1,000 students annually through full-time, part-time, and online modalities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Vocational Education and Training

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Technical and Trade Schools (61151)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Vocational education training
• Technical certificate programmes
• Diploma programmes
• Continuing distance education
• Competency-based assessment

Headquarters

HQ city

St. Michael

HQ country

Barbados

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Programme Fees: Revenue generated from student tuition for full-time and part-time programmes across certificate and diploma levels. The institute offers various programmes with different fee structures.
2. Industry Partnership Contributions: Companies like United Commercial Autoworks provide full scholarships and PPE to qualifying students, effectively channeling resources to support training programmes.
3. Government Funding and Grants: As a public tertiary education institution, SJPI receives government funding and participates in funded initiatives like the Public Sector Smart Energy Programme (PSSEP) with international development bank support.
4. Scholarship Administration: The institute administers third-party scholarships such as the Timothy E Gittens Scholarship (BBD $1,000 per recipient) and Eric Hassell Memorial Scholarship for students.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) is a government-run Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institution delivering over 50 certificate and diploma programmes across 8 academic divisions (Agriculture, Automotive and Welding Engineering, Building Studies, Business Studies, Electrical Engineering, Human Ecology, Mechanical Engineering and Printing, and Distance and Continuing Education). Programmes are offered full-time on campus, part-time evenings/weekends, online, and blended, with competency-based assessment leading to CVQ/NVQ and professional certifications.

Product overview

The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) is a technical and vocational education and training (TVET) institution offering a comprehensive portfolio of over fifty certificate and diploma programmes across eight academic divisions. The institution operates under three primary programme delivery modes: Full-Time Programmes (for secondary school graduates and career changers), Distance and Continuing Education/Open and Flexible Learning (part-time, evening, and online courses), and Caribbean/National Vocational Qualifications (C/NVQ) with Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR). Key programme divisions include Agriculture, Automotive and Welding Engineering, Building Studies, Business Studies, Electrical Engineering, Human Ecology, and Mechanical Engineering and Printing. The institution also offers professional certification partnerships including ABE UK business programmes and ACCA accounting programmes. Recent programme launches include the Elder Care Programme (March 2025), Eric Hassell Memorial Scholarship (October 2024), Markonia Award (August 2024), and the ABE Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management (August 2021). SJPI delivers programmes through diverse modalities including on-campus, online, and blended learning approaches.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1,000 students trained annually across full-time and part-time programmes
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

15 partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder AffairscoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 24 March 2025Developed the 'Care of the Older Adult in the Community' course to empower caregivers serving Barbados' senior citizens. 14-week programme fully funded by the Ministry supporting an initial cohort of 420 Eldercare Companions.
• Eric Hassell & Son LtdcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 October 2024Eric Hassell & Son Ltd signed an MOU with SJPI launching the Eric Hassell Memorial Scholarship for 10 students in Certificate and Diploma programmes of Marine Diesel Engineering and Maritime Operations, starting 2025. The scholarship commemorates founder Captain Eric Hassell's legacy of encouraging educational pursuits among staff.
• Pinelands Creative WorkshopcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2024Groundbreaking initiative bringing vocational training directly into the community. Supported by the Maria Holder Memorial Trust, the programme aims to address educational exclusion through targeted skills development with SJPI instructors delivering training.
• Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC)coreOthers · 11 May 2024In candidacy for accreditation as both institution and programme provider. Expected to join UWI Cave Hill Campus, UWI Global Campus, American University of Barbados, and Insurance Institute of Barbados as accredited institutions.
• United Commercial Autoworks Ltd (UCAL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 March 2024MOU for hybrid and electric vehicle training. UCAL provides full scholarships and PPE to 16 qualifying students per semester initially, expanding to 32 students in second year. Students receive attachments and practical training for the growing fleet of hybrid and electric vehicles in Barbados.
• Barbados Medicinal Cannabis Licensing Authority (BMCLA)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 13 June 2023MOU facilitates training of trainers/facilitators in cannabis cultivation, practical and theoretical instruction of students, and assessment and certification. SJPI serves as the tertiary institution for Level 2 NVQ certifications in medicinal cannabis cultivation.
• Government Industrial School (GIS)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 8 March 2023MOU provides skills training to GIS wards transitioning out of the institution. Wards can matriculate into full-time SJPI programmes following their release, receiving SJPI certificates and CVQ/NVQ certifications for all offered programmes.
• Barbados Canada Association (BCA)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023BCA commissioned SJPI Building Studies students to construct a hurricane-resistant building for the Department of Emergency Management. Architectural Drafting students prepared design drawings; Carpentry students carry out construction under instructor guidance.
• Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 26 September 2021BIMAP taps into SJPI expertise to develop its green energy profile while helping SJPI students and tutors improve digital learning. Bilateral skills sharing agreement supporting Barbados' renewable energy goals.
• Emera Caribbean Renewables Ltd. (ECRL)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 5 August 2021Three-year MOU provides SJPI students with hands-on experience via industrial attachments in photovoltaic and battery installations, job placement opportunities for graduates, course development collaboration, and ECRL-sponsored student scholarships.
• ABE UKcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2021International non-profit skills development organization partnered to offer Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Business Management. Provides business training skills with pathway to diploma level or UK degree programmes. SJPI offers partial scholarships for the programme.
• Sandals BarbadosminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMassage therapy students touring the Sandals Barbados Red Lane Spa (World Spa Award winner 2019, 2021) for industry exposure. Former SJPI student now employed as spa therapist, demonstrating alumni success and industry connection.
• JADA IncminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConstruction company donated walkway reconstruction between main campus and classroom village. SJPI students developed construction plans as part of vocational programme training, demonstrating social responsibility partnership.
• Ministry of Youth, Sports and Community EmpowermentcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProject Dawn flagship initiative with 190 persons enrolled at SJPI for practical skills training. Ministry covers programme costs and provides equipment for participants. SJPI delivers training across 26 ongoing programmes.
• Barbados Port Inc. (BPI)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMinister's Award of Maritime Excellence recipients receive six-month internships at BPI following their Marine Diesel Engineering diploma, providing practical industry experience.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Regional players

• Caribbean Maritime University: Regional peer: Caribbean Maritime University (Jamaica) is a specialized Caribbean tertiary institution delivering vocational and professional training. Its maritime and engineering programmes overlap with SJPI's Marine Diesel Engineering and Maritime Operations programmes supported by the Eric Hassell partnership.
• Bermuda College: Regional peer: Bermuda College is a small island public tertiary institution offering associate degrees, certificates, and diplomas across academic and vocational programmes. It serves a similar single-country Caribbean market with comparable programme breadth and government funding model.

Direct peers

• Fox Valley Technical College: Direct peer: Fox Valley Technical College is a US public technical college offering 200+ programmes across agriculture, engineering, business, and skilled trades. Its competency-based training, employer partnerships, and apprenticeship models align closely with SJPI's TVET delivery approach.
• HEART Trust/NTA (Jamaica): Direct peer: HEART/NTA is Jamaica's national TVET agency delivering technical and vocational training across multiple industries. It is an analogous Caribbean national TVET institution with similar mandate to address workforce skills gaps and operates comparable certification and partnership models.
• College of Science, Technology and Applied Arts of Trinidad and Tobago (COSTAATT): Direct peer: COSTAATT is a regional TVET-focused college offering certificate, diploma, and associate degree programmes across technical and vocational fields. It serves as a regional Caribbean TVET peer with similar programme structure and student demographics.
• Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP): Direct peer: BIMAP is Barbados's other major public tertiary training institution, focused on management, productivity, and corporate training. It has a bilateral skills-sharing MOU with SJPI covering green energy and digital learning, and is concurrently pursuing BAC accreditation candidacy, making it the closest direct comparator in the same geography.
• University of Trinidad and Tobago (UTT): Direct peer: UTT is Trinidad and Tobago's national technology university offering TVET programmes across engineering, agriculture, business, and applied sciences. It operates as a comparable state-funded Caribbean tertiary institution serving a similar workforce development mandate.

Broad incumbents

• TAFE (Australia): Broad incumbent: TAFE is Australia's mature technical and vocational education system with comprehensive certificate and diploma programmes across skilled trades, business, and emerging technologies. Its competency-based training model and articulation pathways to degree programmes closely parallel SJPI's approach.
• University of the West Indies - Cave Hill Campus: Broad incumbent: UWI Cave Hill is Barbados's primary accredited higher education provider, offering degree pathways that compete for the same secondary school graduates. As a BAC-accredited institution, it sets the standard SJPI is seeking to meet through its candidacy process.
• Monroe College: Broad incumbent: Monroe College is a private career-oriented institution offering certificate, diploma, and degree programmes with strong vocational focus and corporate partnerships. Its emphasis on career outcomes and industry connections parallels SJPI's 'Enter Work With Skills' positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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