UCC Group

UCC Group of Companies

Name of Company Description
University of the Commonwealth Caribbean Formerly known as University College of the Caribbean (UCC). Institutionally accredited by the University Council of Jamaica.
UCC Global A world class educational institution with highly trained and qualified international faculty with diverse experiences offering exceptional programs 100% online or via the blended modality.
UCC University Town & Global Campus* As part of Caymanas New Town Development in partnership with China Harbour Engineering Company CHEC
UCC International Franchising* The educational export arm of  the university for the export of its programs to the Caribbean & wider Commonwealth regions through franchises/licenses
UCC Academy (UCCA) The technical/vocational arm of the UCC Group which offers occupational associate degrees & other technical/vocations programs
UCC Foundation (UCCF) US Inc. A US registered 501-C3 tax exempted organisation which seeks to attract & source development grants for the university & scholarships for students 
BPO Academy of Jamaica (BPOAJ)* BPO Training Institute for BPO Industry
Global Knowledge Process Solutions (GKPS) A Business Process Outsourcing/Knowledge Process Outsourcing entity for companies within the local & international marketplace
SPECTRUM Capital Partners SPECTRUM Capital Partners seeks to provide alternative financial products including venture capital/private equity & mezzanine financing to eligible private sector companies locally & overseas
UCC Real Estate Investment & Development

A real estate investment trust (REIT) which offers real estate investment solutions & opportunities to clients on behalf of  its local & international partners/investors
UCC Business Development & Consulting Institute (UCC BDCI) UCC BDCI  is a key player in the implementation of Jamaica’s economic growth agenda. By investing time and resources in the delivery of business development services to small and emerging businesses, the UCC BDCI helps to drive corporate startup and growth.

Latest News

UCC REID - Taking the lead in Educational, Community and Commercial Real Estate Development

 

UCC REID - Taking the lead in Educational, Community and Commercial Real Estate Development

The real estate industry is booming in Jamaica, like it is in many first world and developing countries and UCC REID, the real estate and property arm of the UCC Group, is taking the lead in delivering a mix of educational, community/residential and commercial development on the island.

Spectrum Capital Partners - the one stop shop for private equity/financial services

 

Spectrum Capital Partners - the one stop shop for private equity/financial services

The combination of strong financing, appealing debt financing options and finance competition for deals has led to a steady rise in private asset prices the world over.

Jamaica is no different, as the UCC Group seeks to diversify its holdings the subsidiary, Spectrum Capital Partners (SCP) is managing the Group's foray into the private investment arena.

SCP provides finance to the Group as well as acquires interests in other subsidiary companies directly. Constantly on the lookout for new investable projects and investors, SPC draws on a wide range of professional, academic and technical expertise across the UCC Group.

UCC group restructures for growth

 

UCC group restructures for growth

Seeking the best path to growth, the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean, UCC, has this year formally spun off several business activities into a number of subsidiary companies as part of a strategy it has been developing since last year.

Executive Chairman Winston Adams and his wife, Geraldine Adams, who are 50-50 shareholders in Jamaica-registered UCC, are also the principals of UCC Group Limited, which was registered in St Lucia earlier this year.

UCC Group is on a Roll - Contributing to Development, Locally and Regionally

 

UCC Group is on a Roll - Contributing to Development, Locally and Regionally

Substantially increased online registrations, renewed local and international institutional accreditation and the development and growth of several subsidiaries as they build horizontal and vertical synergies,  are among the achievements that give the University of the Commonwealth Caribbean (UCC) cause for celebration at this time.

Professor Dennis  J. Gayle, President of the UCC and Chair of the UCC Foundation, says the “ The UCC, currently the largest private non affiliated accredited institution of higher learning in Jamaica and of the largest in the Caribbean, is prospering in spite of the Covid-19 pandemic which has negatively impacted educational institutions all over the world.”

“We have approximately 7000 students at all levels and almost 400 staff as well as faculty members.  The University offers professional certificate, diploma, associate degrees and masters degree programmes as well as customized corporate education programmes across 7 physical campuses in Jamaica as well as UCC Online and the new UCC Global Campus which has recently developed formal relationships with many strategic partners, primarily in the US, establishing a foundation upon which to invite international student applications from countries around the world,”

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