YOUNG INNOVATOR SCHOLARSHIP

Mr Noel C Gray was born in Kingston Jamaica on December 29th 1941. From humble beginnings, his academic journey accelerated when he gained admission to Kingston Technical High School.

He later went on to the College of Art Science and Technology, now known as the University of Technology. Here he joined a group of pioneers : the first ever cohort of students to attain a diploma in mechanical engineering for the institution.

Next, Noel C Gray went to the United Kingdom where he completed a Bachelors in Engineering from the University of Aston and fellowships in production planning and management from the Cranfield School of Management in Bedfordshire.

Noel C Gray returned to Jamaica where he established Graymill Engineering Limited and headed the National Vehicle Company (NAVCO) which pioneered production-line construction of public passenger vehicles in Jamaica. He was a great innovator and is regarded as one of Jamaica’s most impactful engineers. He embodies the Kingston technical motto of Excellence through training and character. This scholarship is his expressed desire. It is hoped that in so doing we will help to identify and nurture the next generation of Jamaican Innovators.

Established in 1896, Kingston Technical High was the first technical school in Jamaica, and as such, introduced curricula that represented alternative educational directions to the traditional academic programs of study in the high schools.

Kingston Technical High School (KTHS) is Jamaica’s oldest vocational and technical high school. KTHS was also the genesis of CAST (The College of Arts, Science and Technology) which is now UTech (The University of Technology), and the model for other technical high schools across Jamaica. 

To contribute to the total development of students, parents and staff. Through the provision of a rounded secondary education and socialisation for productive citizenship. By modelling, motivating and communicating effectively and enthusiastically, using resources efficiently and involving all stakeholders

A disciplined school with a conducive teaching and learning environment and effective leadership working with total commitment of all stakeholders to create all-round achievers.