![SKILL STIGMA [14TH JANUARY 2026] - As Grade Six students prepare to choose their secondary schools following the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, concerns are being raised about a lingering stigma surrounding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The President of the St Lucia Principals’ Association says outdated perceptions continue to discourage parents and students from embracing TVET pathways, despite the growing range of opportunities they offer for practical skills development and career success](https://www.replay.gp/wp-content/plugins/youtube-feed-pro/img/placeholder.png)
STIGMA ATTACHED TO TVET SCHOOL, SAYS PRINCIPALS’ ASSOCIATION PRESIDENT
SKILL STIGMA [14TH JANUARY 2026] – As Grade Six students prepare to choose their secondary schools following the Caribbean Primary Exit Assessment, concerns are being raised about a lingering stigma surrounding Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions. The President of the St Lucia Principals’ Association says outdated perceptions continue to discourage parents and students from embracing TVET pathways, despite the growing range of opportunities they offer for practical skills development and career success
