The mandate of NET is to develop and nurture relationships with development partners and stakeholders and, among other things, fulfil the following purposes:

• Act as the agency through which the Government executes its strategic objectives in enabling and maintaining investments in the education sector;
• Increase national institutional capacity to undertake education infrastructure development projects;
• Plan and execute a structured national programme of construction and maintenance of education infrastructure and development projects;
• Provide a credible and accountable institutional framework for soliciting, directing, coordinating and facilitating philanthropic efforts in the education sector;
• Stimulate and encourage the involvement of organisations with the public and private sectors in the development of education in Jamaica; and
• Act as the focal point for interfacing with the Jamaica Diaspora on issues pertaining to education and national development.

Since its inception in 2010, NET has developed a track record for efficiency and adherence to quality standards, satisfying both donors and beneficiaries who require effective coordination and cost-effective project delivery.

NET is committed to working with philanthropic individuals and organisations to ensure that underserved areas in the education system effectively benefit from their generosity and goodwill.

Functionally, NET serves its stakeholders in the following areas: 

• Adopt-A-School Programme
• Customs Fees Waivers
• Donor & Partnership Management
• Fund Management
• Project Management
• School Needs Assessment