ABOUT CCCJ

Building a stronger community college network

For more than two decades, CCCJ has advanced quality, access and opportunity across Jamaica’s community college network.

OUR PROFILE

The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica

The Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) is a statutory agency under the Ministry of Education, Youth and Information, formed by an Act of Parliament passed in 2001 December, to supervise and coordinate the work of community colleges in Jamaica. 
 
At present, there are ten member institutions; five community, three multidisciplinary and two polytechnic which offer programmes from the certificate, diploma, associate and baccalaureate levels as well as several continuing education courses.
 

2001

Established

10

Member Institutions

3

Core functions

2023

Act amended

OUR MANDATE

Three Functions. One Coordinated Network.

In pursuance of twin objectives to supervise and coordinate the colleges’ work, CCCJ is mandated to exercising essentially three main functions:

Regulatory

Establishing admission requirements, approving curricula, coordinating examinations, assessing students’ work and certifying awards.

Promotional

Promoting the interests of community colleges and strengthening public awareness of their work.

Developmental

Advising on educational policy, supporting professional development, institutional improvement, collaboration and new opportunities throughout the college network.

OUR COMMITMENT TO QUALITY

Quality at the Core of What We Do

CCCJ is committed to maintaining a quality management system that supports the effective coordination, development and delivery of tertiary education and training services across Jamaica’s community college network.

Scope Statement

The Scope of CCCJ's Quality Management System includes the promotion, supervision and advancement of the work of public and private higher education institutions through provision and development of quality curriculaq, assessment of students, both locally and regionally. The scope also encompasses professional development for relevant stakeholders.

The Quality Management System is applicable to all functions of the organization. Clause 7.1.5.2 has been excluded, however, as the organization does not to calibrate or verify (any) measuring equipment.

Quality Policy

The CCCJ aims to provide cerfification to individuals who demonstrate the requisite skills and knowledge in their area of study thus empowering them to meaningfully contribute to their country's development.

With strong commitment to leadership, the CCCJ will continually improve its services through increased visibility, innovation and expansion globally, by benchmarking against international standards for acceptance and accountability, in order to meet and exceed requirements of customers, internal and relevant external stakeholders, in accordance with applicable legal and compliance obligations, policies and procedures.

OUR JOURNEY

Key moments in CCCJ’s history

2001

Established by Parliament

CCCJ was established in December to supervise and coordinate Jamaica’s community colleges.

2002

Council operations began

The first Council meeting was held in July, followed by the establishment of its offices in August.

2023

The Act was amended

CCCJ’s governing legislation was updated to support its continuing national responsibilities.

2026

Celebrating 25 years

On December 15, CCCJ marks 25 years of advancing quality community college education.

DISCOVER CCCJ

Meet the people and institutions behind the Council

Learn more about CCCJ’s leadership, professional team and community college network.

Council Members

Governance and strategic leadership
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Our Team

The people supporting CCCJ’s work

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Member Colleges

Explore our member institutions

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Have a question about our work, programmes or member institutions?

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Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica

Advancing quality community college education through curriculum development, assessment, certification and institutional support.

Find Us

Office Hours

Monday–Thursday: 8:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Friday: 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.

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