History
CANTA is an association of National Training Agencies and other TVET apex bodies in CARICOM states established in November 2003.
The founding members are:
Barbados: TVET Council
Jamaica: Heart Trust/NTA
Trinidad & Tobago: NTA
CANTA is endorsed as the implementation arm of the CARICOM Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TVET
Goals of CANTA
- To promote the development of a competitive regional workforce
- To facilitate free movement of certified skilled workers within the CSME
Objectives
- Ensure uniform provision of competency based training, assessment and certification
- Establish a regional certification scheme – Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ)
- Promote career and vocational guidance throughout the CSME
- Support a regional labour market information system
Services
- Caribbean Journal of TVET for Workforce Development
- Updates on National, Regional and International TVET best practices
- Regional clearing house on workforce issues