DINTHILL Technical High School, located in Linstead, St Catherine, emerged as the first recipient of the Ministry of Education and Youth’s TREND Schools Challenge Quiz Trophy.

The trophy was presented to the technical school that reached the farthest in this year’s Television Jamaica Schools Challenge Quiz competition.

According to Minister of Education and Youth Fayval Williams, this is in alignment with the ministry’s emphasis on Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) as a key pillar under the Transformation of Education for National Development (TREND) Programme.

Williams expressed the ministry’s commitment to promote and encourage the pivotal role of technical education in shaping the future of our nation.

“Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is not just a pathway; it’s a cornerstone of innovation, economic growth, and societal progress. By emphasising the importance of technical education, we empower our young minds to become the architects of tomorrow, equipped with the skills and knowledge to drive our country forward into a prosperous future,” said Williams.

Each member of the Dinthill quiz team also secured provisional acceptance to the Vocational Training and Development Institute (VTDI) and was awarded a $75,000 tertiary assistance grant to assist with their education.

Cornell Bent, coach of the Dinthill Technical team, expressed shock and appreciation for the prizes and to the Ministry of Education and Youth for underscoring the importance of technical education and for their support through initiatives such as the TREND prize.

“These prizes not only acknowledge the hard work and dedication of our students but also inspire a new generation of technical leaders,” said Bent.