Current Events
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Jan 26, 2026
Evening Programme Start Date
All Evening Programme registrants are asked to note that the start date for the Evening Programme is the week of January 26, 2026 according to your designated class day. Interested persons may apply online at any time, however requisite fees must be paid at BVTB Headquarters on Culloden Road, St. Michael (cash or cheque only). See our class schedule here.
Applicants are reminded to complete payment in full by January 23, 2026 to secure your place on a course. As places on the Evening Programme are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis, persons wishing to register for a course should confirm their place by paying the necessary fees in full as soon as possible after registration as the course may become full before the registration deadline.
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Nov 21, 2022
Barbados Construction Gateway Training Initiative
In anticipation of a building boom commencing in the current financial year, the Government of Barbados has embarked on an initiative to upskill the population, train artisans, and ensure a new group of workers are available in a few months to fill various construction jobs. Apply now for the:
Barbados Construction Gateway Training Initiative
Frequently Asked Questions
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- What is a stipend?
A stipend is a fixed regular sum of money paid to trainees to help cover expenses related to their attendance.
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- What is a Scheme of Training?
A scheme of training is a document which outlines the skills, tasks and competences that you should acquire during your apprenticeship.
Course News
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Dec 19, 2025
January 2026 Evening CoursesInvest in yourself and learn a skill!
Register now for our Evening Programme courses commencing the week of January 26, 2026. -
Dec 14, 2023
Document RequestsPast or present BVTB student? Use our direct contact form for Admissions Department Requests.
Testimonials
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The Skills Training experience for me was a very delightful one even though it had its challenges. Although I knew a little about mechanics the course Automotive Vehicle Engineering assisted me to understand on a broader scale what mechanics is really about, both the practical and the theory.
At the end of the course I was given the opportunity to begin a job attachment at Nassco Ltd where I have been employed for the last three and a half years.
Patrick Evans
Apprentice at Nassco Ltd.
