IASA is an independent Academy with head office in Paramaribo and a division in Nickerie. Innovation in the way of Education
De academie is op weg naar excellentie en het inzetten van de beste kwaliteitsonderwijs en een ervaring zijn voor studenten, trainers, docenten, medewerkers, beheerders en vaste klanten IASA focuses on young potentials, equipping them with knowledge, tools and motivation that allow them to start their own business or to perform better at their job. IASA academic programs and IASA services have bee
n developed to achieve our mission. They contain private sector development approaches with innovative sensitive dimensions that can be realized for, or in cooperation with, clients and (local) partners. Potential entrepreneurs, startups and small businesses each require specific support services and solutions to successfully develop, start or expand their business. IASA Academy delivers high-quality occupationally focused undergraduate programs (2 years Associate of Applied Technology or Associate of Applied Business programs). In this division there are 10 specializations:
• Business & Entrepreneurship
• Engineering Technology
• Event Management
• Fashion, Beauty & Health
• Hospitality & Tourism
• Information Communications Technology
• Natural Resources & Environment
• Occupational Safety & Health
• Sustainable Agriculture
• Sustainable & Innovative Construction
Within the 10 specializations there are a wide variety of Career Diploma programs especially for professional career development. IASA Career programs are designed to prepare for career advancement in today’s most popular professions. Every specialization provides also short term certificate programs including courses for developing certain skills. IASA Innovative Entrepreneur Club focus on Business Startup, Startup Finance and Business Innovation. IASA Innovative Entrepreneur Club contains a wide variety of coaching materials for entrepreneurs. Different local partners support the new entrepreneur with coaching on life skills, business skills, safety and environment, healthy lifestyle etc. IASA Trust is a charitable association on the initiative of the board of IASA, with the intention of supporting entrepreneurship, sustainable businesses, and innovation. Funds will be available for sustainable community projects with focus on balance between people, planet and profit.
