New MOU Expands Technical Education Opportunities in Agriculture, Mechanical Engineering, and Refrigeration The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) and HIPAC Limited, a leading manufacturing company, today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising a comprehensive scholarship partnership. This collaboration expands HIPAC’s longstanding commitment to agricultural education and introduces new scholarship...Read More
Bridgetown, Barbados (30 April 2025) — The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) has concluded a six-day series of workshops aimed at preparing students for the workforce, focusing on the theme “Stepping into the Future: Workplace Readiness & Professionalism.” Held from 24 to 30 April, the workshops covered critical topics such as communication, time...Read More
Bridgetown, Barbados – March 24, 2025 – In a groundbreaking initiative aimed at enhancing support for the elderly, the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) has officially launched the “Care of the Older Adult in the Community” course. This significant programme, developed in collaboration with the Ministry of People Empowerment and Elder Affairs, was...Read More
As Eric Hassell & Son Ltd marks 55 years, we are proud to invest in education and health initiatives that shape the future of Barbados. Last Friday, Chairman of the Board Mark Hassell signed an MOU with the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI), launching the Eric Hassell Memorial Scholarship for 10 students in...Read More
The 16th Samuel Jackman Prescod Memorial Lecture, held as part of the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology’s 55th-anniversary celebrations, featured an insightful presentation on the impact of generative AI on education and the workplace. The lecture, delivered by Dr. Glenda Gay and Mr. Terry Scantlebury, shed light on the potential applications of AI and...Read More
The Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) and the Markonia Foundation recently formalized their commitment to supporting the educational pursuits of SJPI students by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The ceremony, which took place on Tuesday, 13th, August, in the Media Resource Centre at the SJPI, marked an important achievement in the combined...Read More
Pineland Creative Workshop and Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) have announced a groundbreaking initiative aimed at revolutionizing access to education. The event was attended by the Honourable Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, Works and Water Resources, and Parliamentary Representative for St. Michael South East, the Honourable Santia Bradshaw, and the Honourable...Read More
Students from the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) Garment Technology Programme Unveil Spectacular Collections at “Majestic Illusions” The SJPI auditorium was filled with enchantment and creativity as the students of the Garment Technology faculty at SJPI, under the expert guidance of Instructor and designer Krystal Byer, captivated audiences with a spectacular fashion show...Read More
Students from the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) were given a behind-the-scenes look at the operations of the Sandals Barbados Red Lane Spa, winner of the World Spa Award for Barbados’ best resort spa in 2019 and 2021. The massage therapy students, who are studying for their diplomas, were guided through the spa...Read More
Two entities are in the final stages of being added to the list of institutions accredited by the Barbados Accreditation Council (BAC), Executive Director Lisa Gale has disclosed. The Barbados Institute of Management and Productivity (BIMAP) and the Samuel Jackman Prescod Institute of Technology (SJPI) will join the University of the West Indies (UWI) Cave...Read More
