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Our Mission

St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre and the Sisters of Mercy continue Catherine McAuley’s mission of education.

Our Mission

Growing to full potential

St. John Bosco Vocational Training Centre provides a Catholic Christian environment that is caring, nurturing, and disciplined that enables young adults to grow to their full potential.

Inspired by the charism of the Sisters of Mercy to provide excellent higher education, vocational training, and character formation to enable young men and women to fulfill their career goals and aspirations.

Equal opportunity

Committed to meeting the current needs of young women and men

Equal opportunity for all. We will ensure the rights guaranteed by the law and the Jamaican constitution is protected for all citizens regardless of age, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, colour, national origin, disability, marital status, linguistic background, culture, capability, or geographic location. No student will be excluded from participating in, denied the benefits of, or subjected to discrimination under any educational program or activities conducted.

The Office of the Principal/Director is designated to coordinate the institution’s response to reports of intolerance which are identified as bias-related incidents.

Mercy family

Proud Member of Mercy Education System of the Americas

Mercy Education unites and serves 55 schools in six countries and one territory. Jamaica proudly hosts 8 Mercy Schools and one affiliate, dedicated to nurturing highly competent and deeply compassionate leaders ready to serve a vulnerable world.