Current Events
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Sep 21, 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 September 21, 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 September 18, 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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- Does the Barbados Vocational Training Board provide financial assistance for applicants?
No, although in extreme cases referrals are made to external agencies on the behalf of the student.
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- How do I become an Apprentice?
Completing an application form gets the process started. After this you must be:
- interviewed by an inspector and a potential host employer
- Accepted by the employer
Persons under 18 years must also be examined by a medical practitioner who will certify that they are fit.
Course News
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Aug 24, 2026
September 2026 Evening CoursesInvest in yourself and learn a skill!
Register now for our Evening Programme courses commencing the week of September 21, 2026. -
Apr 23, 2026
May 2026 Evening CoursesInvest in yourself and learn a skill!
Register now for our Evening Programme courses commencing the week of May 26, 2026.
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.
