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[Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) # All Topics [All Topics](https://aptc.edu.au/news)[Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub)[Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands)[Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands)[Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases)[Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories)[Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu)[Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea)[Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure)[TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners)[GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi)[Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa)[Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact)[Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight)[Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility)[Events & Activities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/events-activities)[Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news)[Climate Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/climate-disaster-resilience)[Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati)[Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga)[Graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/graduation)[Microcredentials](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/microcredentials)[Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/timor-leste)[Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tuvalu) ## [APTC alumnus is first to fix hybrid car in Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/29/aptc-alumnus-is-first-to-fix-hybrid-car-in-tonga) Knowledge and skills gained through training at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has enabled Tongan alumnus, Lui Lino, to repair a hybrid car that broke down four years ago. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/29/aptc-alumnus-is-first-to-fix-hybrid-car-in-tonga) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lui-linoe45631dc19464f129c1bd609d686c3b6-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/29/aptc-alumnus-is-first-to-fix-hybrid-car-in-tonga) ## [APTC automotive trainer promotes gender inclusivity and awareness of TVET training in the Pacific](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/28/aptc-automotive-trainer-promotes-gender-inclusivity-and-awareness-of-tvet-training-in-the-pacific) 'Women often face challenges when taking up non-traditional trades, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET),’ says Doris Meliwane, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Automotive Trainer in Papua New Guinea. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/28/aptc-automotive-trainer-promotes-gender-inclusivity-and-awareness-of-tvet-training-in-the-pacific) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/flicker-7.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/28/aptc-automotive-trainer-promotes-gender-inclusivity-and-awareness-of-tvet-training-in-the-pacific) ## [Doris Meliwane](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/doris-meliwane) 'Women often face challenges when taking up non-traditional trades, particularly in Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET),’ says Doris Meliwane, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) Automotive Trainer in Papua New Guinea. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/doris-meliwane) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/doris.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/doris-meliwane) ## [Theda Theo](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/theda-theo) ‘Women today are empowered to take on trade jobs because employers continue to shape working conditions that recognise gender equality and the contribution of women in the work place.’ [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/theda-theo) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/theda.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/theda-theo) ## [Theda points out equality for women is a catalyst for a thriving economy](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/29/theda-points-out-equality-for-women-is-a-catalyst-for-a-thriving-economy) ‘Women today are empowered to take on trade jobs because employers continue to shape working conditions that recognise gender equality and the contribution of women in the work place.’ [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/29/theda-points-out-equality-for-women-is-a-catalyst-for-a-thriving-economy) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 ## [Lui Lino](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/lui-lino) Knowledge and skills gained through training at the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has enabled Tongan alumnus, Lui Lino, to repair a hybrid car that broke down four years ago. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/lui-lino) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 29 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lui.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/28/lui-lino) ## [Putting a smile on someone’s face through food](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) Cooking is all about passion, and if you love cooking, there is an opportunity for you to pursue cooking as a paid profession. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 26 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lance-seeto--for-website-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) ## [Putting a smile on someone’s face through food](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) Cooking is all about passion, and if you love cooking, there is an opportunity for you to pursue cooking as a paid profession. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 26 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lance-seeto--for-website.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/08/26/putting-a-smile-on-someone-s-face-through-food) ## [Deputy PM Steven commends APTC graduates in PNG](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/08/23/deputy-pm-steven-commends-aptc-graduates-in-png) Women graduating in traditionally male-dominated trades are role models and inspiration to other women intending to pursue further training. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/08/23/deputy-pm-steven-commends-aptc-graduates-in-png) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 23 August 2019 ## [Pacific Labour Market Analysis to lay foundation for addressing skills gaps for industry relevant training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/08/pacific-labour-market-analysis-to-lay-foundation-for-addressing-skills-gaps-for-industry-relevant-training) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) conducted the first of a series of workshops with stakeholders recently to enhance their ability to undertake Pacific Labour Market Analysis (PLMA) in the future. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/08/pacific-labour-market-analysis-to-lay-foundation-for-addressing-skills-gaps-for-industry-relevant-training) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 9 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_0957.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/08/pacific-labour-market-analysis-to-lay-foundation-for-addressing-skills-gaps-for-industry-relevant-training) ## [Grayham Bercy Tahu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/08/grayham-bercy-tahu) Transforming children’s lives through a social club in South Malaita, Solomon Islands, has spread a sense of optimism and given a new meaning to Mr Grayham Bercy Tahu’s life. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/08/grayham-bercy-tahu) [![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) by [APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/news/author/media) 9 August 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/graham.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2019/08/08/grayham-bercy-tahu) ## [APTC alumnus helps transform children’s lives through literacy and sports](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2019/08/08/aptc-alumnus-helps-transform-children-s-lives-through-literacy-and-sports) Transforming children’s lives through a social club in South Malaita, Solomon Islands, has spread a sense of optimism and given a new meaning to Mr Grayham Bercy Tahu’s life. 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