Moneague Community College

Moneague College, situated in the parish of St. Ann, Jamaica was established in 1956 as the Moneague Teachers’ College for the training and certification of mature teachers for the Primary system in Jamaica. Since then, the College has been engaged in a number of pre-service and in-service programmes which provide trained teachers for Basic, Primary, All Age and Secondary Schools. Since 1987, Moneague Teachers’ College (as it was known then) has been offering a one-year In-Service professional diploma course to those teachers who had previously been awarded a trained Teacher’s Certificate.

In 1993 the Ministry of Education, reacting to the Government’s policy on Education, recommended a change in the College’s direction, with the result of a multi-disciplinary institution emerging. The College now operates under the auspices of the Joint Board of Teacher Education (JBTE), the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) and the Ministry of Education, Youth and Culture.

Moneague Community College: -

Focuses on Teacher Training as its main work
Offers courses that will lead to Higher Degree
Offers courses or training both full-time and part-time that prepare persons for the world of work.
Continually upgrades it courses for the benefit of its students.

Presently, the College has five departments offering courses in Tertiary Level Education to a wide range of students. These are Teacher Training, Business Department, Commercial Department, Tourism and Hospitality Department and Computer Department. Many students also do other short-term courses in skill-training to prepare for the working environment in Jamaica abnd Canada. The College, therefore assists with the development of the Nation by providing training relevant to the specific needs of our society.

Early Learning and Childcare

Length: 18 months
Certification: Diploma
Program Start Date: January 2011

Moneague will be delivering the Canadian Early Learning and Childcare (ELCC) Programme in 2011. This is an eighteen month (18) Diploma program where candidates will undergo training in Jamaica at Moneague Community College (MCC) based on the Canadian curriculum of the Bow Valley College, Alberta (AB), Canada. There is a significant need for Early Learning and Childcare Educators all across Canada especially in Alberta and Newfoundland and Labrador, and Jamaica has a history of providing exceptional educators to North America.

Students will be registered as students of MCC, and graduates will be awarded a parchment signed by both MCC and Bow Valley College which allows the graduate to be recognised and employed in Jamaica and Canada.

Upon completion of the program students who had indicated an interest in Canadian employment will be interviewed in Jamaica by Canadian employers offering full-time permanent employment. Marmicmon IMC will only provide placement opportunities in Canada for graduates who, after consultation with MCC’s program coordinator, have demonstrated their maturity and ability to transport their skills to Canada.

The Provincial Government of Newfoundland and Labrador has offered a $5,000 Canadian grant for ELCC graduates to accept and remain employed in NL for a minimum of two years.

For a detailed breakdown of the admission requirements, courses of study, and program requirements please click Early Learning and Childcare Education