Crawford to represent Jamaica at international education conference in China

KINGSTON, Jamaica — Minister of State in the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information, Rhoda Moy Crawford, has departed Jamaica for Tianjin, China, where she will represent the country at the 2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference (WVTEDC).

The international conference will bring together global leaders, policymakers and education experts to explore advancements in technical and vocational education and training (TVET), with a focus on strengthening skills development and international cooperation.

Crawford, who is also the Member of Parliament for Manchester Central, described Jamaica’s participation as an important opportunity to strengthen the country’s technical education framework and equip young people with skills relevant to an evolving global workforce.