Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica

The Ministry of Education and Youth of Jamaica is a government ministry responsible for the development and implementation of policies and programs related to education, youth and information in the country. The ministry oversees all levels of education, from early childhood to tertiary education. Its main role in higher education is to provide guidance and support to institutions of higher learning, including universities and colleges, to ensure that they offer quality education and meet the needs of the country's workforce. It also manages scholarships and grants for students pursuing higher education and works to improve access to education for all Jamaicans.