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B.T.I.A’s Cisco Network Academy Programme

B.T.I.A’s Cisco Network Academy Programme

The Bermuda Technical Institute Association has formed a unique partnership with the Housing Corporation, under the Ministry of Public Works, to deliver Cisco Network Academy courses to those involved in the Hustle Truck work program. This pilot program was initiated by the B.T.I.A. following meaningful discussions with Housing Corporation General Manager... Read more of this article

Tech Education Specialist To Visit Bermuda

Tech Education Specialist To Visit Bermuda

The Bermuda Technical Institute Association announced that one of “Britain’s foremost proponents of STEM education,” Mr. Thomas Ilube, will visit Bermuda on Tuesday, October 1. A spokesperson said, “Mr. Ilube, an engineer of note, rated the most powerful U.K. resident of African and Caribbean heritage, is a leader in the field... Read more of this article

Tech Education Forum To Be Held Tonight

Tech Education Forum To Be Held Tonight

“A move is afoot to provide full technical and vocational education off island for persons who have fallen through the cracks and or run afoul of the law here on island,” the Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] said, adding that “more details will be given at the “Education First” Forum tonight at St Paul Centennial... Read more of this article

Second ‘Tech Education’ Forum To Be Held

Second ‘Tech Education’ Forum To Be Held

Former Bermuda Technical Institute graduates, at the forefront of the revival of technical and vocational education in local schools, are putting the emphasis on 21st century trends when they stage their second forum on May 17th at the St Paul Centennial Hall in Hamilton at 7.00pm. Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] spokesperson Rick Richardson... Read more of this article

BTIA Working To Bring Technical Education Back

BTIA Working To Bring Technical Education Back

The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] is continuing to “deliberate over strategies and instruments to bring technical education back into the public education system.” A spokesperson said, “We recognize the current deficit of technically trained persons in society and the negative impact it has on industry. We also recognize... Read more of this article

‘Effort To Revive Tech Education Worth Pursuing’

‘Effort To Revive Tech Education Worth Pursuing’

“Your efforts to revive technical education are worth pursuing,” Stuart Hayward told attendees at the Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] reunion event at the Fairmont Southampton. The event served to mark the 60 year anniversary of the Bermuda Technical Institute, an educational institution which was closed down in 1972. Speaking... Read more of this article

2.5 Hour Video: Forum On Technical Education

2.5 Hour Video: Forum On Technical Education

The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] held a forum at Cathedral Hall in Hamilton with attendees filling the venue to hear the panelists discuss various topics related to technical education. The theme of the forum — which was moderated by Rick Richardson — was “Bermuda Technical Institute, 60 Years On – Where To From Here.” The... Read more of this article

BTIA Holding Forum On Technical Education

BTIA Holding Forum On Technical Education

The Bermuda Technical Institute Alumni [BTIA] is urging political and business leaders, along with educators, to consider the merits of the syllabus of technical education offered by the former Bermuda Technical Institute as a means of tackling the problem of youth unemployment in the community. In order to explore the topic, a forum will be held tonight... Read more of this article