Montego Bay Community College, known as the "university" college in Jamaica, was established in 1975 under the direction of the Minister of Education and the Governor General of Jamaica, Sir Howard Cooke. Today, MBCC offers more than 32 certificate and degree programs. Students who attend Montego Bay Community College can enter programs that prepare them for careers in food service, cosmetology, business, hospitality, computer studies, fashion design, tourism, entertainment, architecture, industrial systems, maintenance, etc.
Montego Bay Community College
P.O. Box 626
Montego Bay, Jamaica W.I.
876-979-8150
mbcc.edu
Knox Community College has four campuses spread throughout Jamaica: Spalding, Cobbla, Mandeville, and May Pen. Students at Knox Community College in Spalding take courses in hospitality, computer science, and other sciences. Students at the Cobbla campus focus on vocational and technical careers like nursing, cosmetology and plumbing. The Mandeville campus was established in 1992 with the purpose of assisting Knox students with career counseling and placement. It is located in the shopping district. Students at the May Pen campus can obtain a bachelor's degree in education certified by the University Council of Jamaica.
Knox Community College
Spalding Post Office, Box 52
Jamaica, W.I.
876-987-8056
knoxcommunitycollege.edu
Founded by the late Mr. Wesley Powell, Excelsior Community College is associated with the Methodist Church in the Caribbean and the Americas. Today the college is under the direction of Mr. Thomas Edward Dwyer and a strong emphasis is placed on human development. Programs of study include business, computer science, hospitality, entertainment/tourism, library assistant, nursing, cosmetology, performing arts, marketing, and a variety of preliminary programs in vocational and technical careers.
Excelsior Community College
137 Mountain View Avenue
Kingston 3, Jamaica W.I.
876-928-5070
exedonline.org