Centre for Training
and Innovation
The School
As a school, CTI offers a wide variety of in-person educational programs, short and long courses and diverse workshops for residents of the north, south and central communities of Eleuthera. Our main focus is Technical and Vocational Educational Training and our goal is to build capacity, character and communities through education and mentorship.
CTI operates from two physical locations on Eleuthera, the Rock Sound campus and CTI-H.I.T.S. (Harbour Island Trade School.)
Our school is an institution where students can grow and develop personally and professionally while contributing to a vibrant, sustainable economy for Eleuthera and The Bahamas.
Accreditation
The Vision
The long-term vision for CTI is to become a leading institution for training and skills development, a driver of innovation and a creator of economic opportunities and social entrepreneurship in areas critical to the sustainable development of Eleuthera communities and those throughout The Bahamas. CTI will be a leader in identifying educational, employment and other community needs and developing strategies and solutions for implementation to address these needs.
The Mission
CTI’s mission is to drive sustainability and innovation in an education and training environment that empowers people through skills development, leadership, entrepreneurship, and community development.
The Students
The CTI “Learn and Earn” Program
CTI’s signature “Learn and Earn” program takes a multidimensional approach to improving employability by integrating personal development and civic responsibility courses alongside in-demand vocational training.
Students receive a weekly stipend from the start to the end of the program. On average, each course runs for twelve weeks and is facilitated by the Rock Sound campus. Students enrolled in the Learn and Earn Program have a unique opportunity to train in a discipline of their choice that consists of classroom time and hands-on training on real-world projects with skilled trade practitioners.
Learn and Earn courses include:
- Carpentry
- Electrical Installation
- Plumbing
- Front Desk Operations
- Housekeeping
- Drywall Installation
- Introduction to Hydroponics
- Apiology/Apiculture (Bee Keeping)
- Food & Nutrition
- Intro to Food Processing & Preservation
- Principles of Crop Production & Management
- Landscaping Fundamentals
CTI-H.I.T.S.
CTI-H.I.T.S. was born out of a partnership with CTI and The Harbour Island Trade School in 2019. CTI-H.I.T.S. operates on Harbour Island as a satellite school for CTI facilitating programming and catering to students in communities located on Harbour Island and in the northern settlements of Eleuthera.
Courses Include:
- Carpentry
- Basic Culinary
- Electrical Installation
- Front Desk Operations
- Housekeeping
- Baking Fundamentals (Bread and Breakfast Pastries)
- The Professional Development and Empowerment Program
Courses typically run for 12-weeks.
CTI Short Courses
CTI offers a selection of Short Courses for students interested in acquiring basic entry-level into a new field or looking to expand their current skill set.
Courses Include:
- Introduction to Nail Technology
- Introduction to Bartending & Mixology
- Auto Detailing
- Soap/Candle Making
- Floral Design
- Hairdressing
- Fashion Design
- Event Planning
- Personal Budgeting & Money Management
- Makeup Artistry
- Face Painting
- Digital Photography
- Music Video Production
- Jewelry Making
Courses typically run between 1 and 3 days.