400 Jamaicans to be trained as electric vehicle technicians – JPS Foundation
The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) has announced that the JPS Foundation in collaboration with the IDB Lab’s eDrive project will train 400 Jamaicans as electric vehicle (EV) technicians as part of efforts to boost the local EV sector.
According to the Foundation, this is one of several initiatives being put in place to ensure that Jamaica is ready for the fusion of energy and transportation.
It noted that Jamaica is the first Caribbean island to have individuals certified by the Institute of Motor Industry (IMI) in the field of electric vehicle repair, maintenance and safety.
“Fifteen trainees have already completed intensive training and will now focus on training over 400 persons across the island in electric vehicle maintenance and emergency response. Our nation is getting ready for the EV revolution,” the foundation said.
