Life Long Learning Unit (LLU)

The TVET Council Barbados Lifelong Learning Unit (LLU) is dedicated to providing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities that help individuals upskill, retrain, and advance their careers. Through a variety of flexible learning formats such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and advanced certification programs, the LLU supports both personal and professional growth by enabling learners to update their knowledge and acquire new skills. Its objectives are centered on enhancing workforce competitiveness, supporting career mobility, promoting a culture of lifelong learning, and contributing to national development. By offering short, practical workshops, knowledge-sharing seminars, networking conferences, and specialized certifications, the LLU empowers individuals to remain adaptable in a changing job market while also strengthening organizational growth and national progress. Ultimately, the Lifelong Learning Unit represents a strategic investment in human capital, ensuring that Barbadians are equipped to thrive in evolving industries and contribute meaningfully to the country’s vision of a knowledge-driven economy.

The objectives of the Lifelong Learning Unit (LLU) are centered on enhancing workforce competitiveness by equipping individuals with modern skills that align with industry needs, supporting career mobility by enabling professionals to pivot into new sectors or roles, and promoting a culture of lifelong learning that encourages continuous education beyond formal schooling. In addition, the LLU plays a vital role in strengthening national development by contributing to Barbados’ economic and social progress through skill advancement. The impact of these efforts is seen at multiple levels: individuals are empowered with greater confidence and adaptability in a rapidly changing job market, organizations benefit from a more skilled and versatile workforce, and the nation as a whole moves closer to realizing its vision of a knowledge-driven economy.