What is CANTA
CANTA is the Caribbean Association of National Training Agencies and was established in November 2003.
CANTA is the Implementation arm of the CARICOM Regional Coordinating Mechanism for TVET (Technical and Vocational Education and Training)
The goals of CANTA are to:
Promote the development of a competitive regional workforce and Facilitate free movement of certified skilled workers within the CSME (Caricom Single Market and Economy)
CANTA Objectives
- Ensure uniform provision of competency-based training, assessment and certification (CBET)
- Establish a regional certification scheme the Caribbean Vocational Qualification (CVQ)
- Promote career and vocational guidance throughout the CSME
- Support a regional labour market information system
- Promote life-long learning and the image and status of TVET in the region
- Promote the development of national training agencies or TVET Apex bodies