Logistics Hub, MICAF

Logistics Hub. What kinds of jobs will there be? The logistics hub initiative will provide the atmosphere for the creation of numerous jobs, which will include maintenance, assembly, machinery repair and dry docking, packaging and labeling as well as administrative, technical and legal jobs. Equal opportunities for business and employment will be offered to all Jamaicans. Read more about What kinds of jobs will there be? Log in to post comments. Do I need to learn a foreign language? The ability to communicate effectively in a foreign language is a useful skill in a logistics centred environment. With global investors setting up shop in Jamaica, having one or two foreign languages will put you a step ahead of the pack. Start learning one today. Read more about Do I need to learn a foreign language? Log in to post comments. Where can I go to get training in logistics or logistics related fields? Several institutions have already revised their curriculum to include Logistics and Supply Chain Management and other logistics related courses, at the undergraduate or post graduate level, as well as short certificate courses. Institutions include UWI, CMI and Heart Training Institutions. It is expected that logistics and supply chain management will be added to the CAPE syllabus. These amendments are done in partnership with The Ministry of Education and the Logistics Hub Education and Training Working Group. Check the tertiary institution nearest you. Read more about Where can I go to get training in logistics or logistics related fields? Log in to post comments. How do I prepare myself for employment? Certification and Skills training will be a major requirement to benefit from the logistics hub initiative, this can be done at recognised vocational and tertiary institutions, including the Caribbean Maritime Institute (CMI), Human Employment and Resource Training (HEART), University of Technology (UTECH), Northern Caribbean University (NCU),University of the West Indies (UWI) and University College of the Caribbean (UCC). Read more about How do I prepare myself for employment? Log in to post comments. How is the workforce being prepared? Education and training is being discussed with various tertiary institutions and HEART NTA, to ensure modified, targeted training Key steps will be implemented to ensure that the Jamaican workforce and entrepreneurs can take full advantage of the upcoming opportunities Other priority activities including infrastructure, social development and enabling legislation. Read more about How is the workforce being prepared? Log in to post comments. How can I prepare myself to take advantage of the opportunities as an entrepreneur? Entrepreneurs are encouraged to take the necessary steps to ensure their businesses can operate competitively with local and foreign businesses and supply goods and services to consumers all over the world. There are a number of organizations that provide business development support to assist local entrepreneurs with gaining the requisite skills, standards and certification. These include: Read more about How can I prepare myself to take advantage of the opportunities as an entrepreneur? Log in to post comments. What are the timelines for introducing or amending key pieces of legislation? The Government of Jamaica has been working assiduously to expedite the passage and amendment of key legislation in a timely manner for the implementation of the logistics hub. Read more about What are the timelines for introducing or amending key pieces of legislation? Log in to post comments. How will the man in the street as well as existing small business operators benefit from this initiative? The average individual and small business operators will see numerous benefits. Trained individuals will be afforded the opportunities of gainful employment while existing small business operators will have the option of expanding their operation to meet new markets and provide avenues for more efficient manufacturing through the logistics hub initiative. Read more about How will the man in the street as well as existing small business operators benefit from this initiative? Log in to post comments. What of internal logistics? How will this be addressed? Road, rail, sea and air are critical aspects of the Hub. This will be critical to the sea to air connectivity strategy, a key selling point of the Hub. It will also connect the SEZs and will function as a key method to create the backward linkages into the domestic economy. It’s all about creating a logistics centred economy. Read more about What of internal logistics? How will this be addressed? Log in to post comments. How much Stake does the Government have in the logistics hub? The role of the GOJ, through the Ministry of Industry, Investment and Commerce, is to set the framework through policy, legislation, regulation, international policy engagement, education and training etc, for the private sector, local and foreign, to develop the Hub. Read more about How much Stake does the Government have in the logistics hub? Log in to post comments. The Ministry. Welcome to the official website of the Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries. The Ministry of Industry, Commerce, Agriculture and Fisheries (MICAF) has been charged with the responsibility of driving the integration of the production of primary agricultural produce along all the stages of the supply chain through to value added and facilitating full commercialization of outputs of the agriculture, manufacturing, and service sectors. We have, therefore, placed much energy and enthusiasm into the development of this website to provide timely information on the Ministry, our agencies and programmes.