--- title: Alumni Spotlight description: Get to know our alumni and read about their experiences, achievements and how their training at APTC has helped them in their careers. --- - [News](https://aptc.edu.au/news?hsLang=en) & [Events](https://aptc.edu.au/events?hsLang=en) - [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/partnership-hub?hsLang=en) - [Publications](https://aptc.edu.au/publications?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/?hsLang=en) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [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?hsLang=en) [Jobs Portal](https://alumnijobs.aptc.edu.au/) More results - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - [Nauru](https://aptc.edu.au/nauru-country-contact) - [Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/tuvalu-country-contact) - [Video Gallery](https://aptc.edu.au/video-gallery) - [Enquiries & Feedback](https://aptc.edu.au/feedback) - [What we do](https://aptc.edu.au/what-we-do) - [Australian TVET Qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/australian-tvet-qualifications) - [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/labour-mobility) - [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) - [News](https://aptc.edu.au/news?hsLang=en) & [Events](https://aptc.edu.au/events?hsLang=en) - [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/partnership-hub?hsLang=en) - [Publications](https://aptc.edu.au/publications?hsLang=en) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal?hsLang=en) ![APTC-Symbol-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) # Alumni Spotlight Get to know our alumni and read about their experiences, achievements and how their training at APTC has helped them in their careers. [Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australian-alumna-empowers-her-community-through-fashion?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Australian%20alumna%20and%20business%20owner%2c%20Rosie%20Galo%2c%20now%20a%20qualified%20trainer%20at%20Batuna%20Adventist%20Vocational%20School.%20png%20version.png) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands?hsLang=en) #### Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan partner in providing skills training to Solomon Islanders. 25 October 2024 [Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector?hsLang=en) ![Regina Murang, a proud alumna of APTC, is now a Senior Trainer at the Mount Hagen Technical College in Papua New Guinea.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/REGINA~1.jpg) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi?hsLang=en) #### Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector Meet Regina Kombuk Murang, the Senior Head Trainer at Mt Hagen Technical College (MHTC) and an alumna of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). 18 September 2024 [APTC Alumni Jobs Portal Streamlines Recruitment for Employers](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-alumni-jobs-portal-streamlines-recruitment-for-employers?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_5151-1.jpg) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight?hsLang=en) #### APTC Alumni Jobs Portal Streamlines Recruitment for Employers The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is proud to announce the official launch of the APTC Alumni Jobs Portal, a groundbreaking initiative designed to bridge the gap between skilled job seekers and employers se… 28 June 2024 [Shelvin excels as a skilled tradesperson with Australian support](https://aptc.edu.au/news/shelvin-excels-as-a-skilled-tradesperson-with-australian-support?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shelvin-avneel-prasad-1.jpg) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands?hsLang=en) #### Shelvin excels as a skilled tradesperson with Australian support From a young age, Shelvin Avneel Prasad had already established that he would pursue a career in construction and tiling. Growing up, Shelvin was inspired by watching skilled carpenters build houses in his community. 5 February 2024 [Sokoveti Baleilagi](https://aptc.edu.au/news/sokoveti-baleilagi?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image_01.jpg) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands?hsLang=en) #### Sokoveti Baleilagi Certificate III in Wall and Floor Tiling (CPC31320) Forging a career as a wall and floor tiler is a decision that Sokoveti Baleilagi is proud of. 8 February 2023 [Barnabas Ali](https://aptc.edu.au/news/barnabas-ali?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/barnabas-ali_1.jpg) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands?hsLang=en) #### Barnabas Ali CPC30611 Certificate III in Painting and Decorating, 2013 11 October 2022 [Lora Karlo](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lora-karlo?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lora-karlo.jpg) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight?hsLang=en) #### Lora Karlo SIT30713 Certificate III in Hospitality, 2014 24 August 2022 [Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet?hsLang=en) ![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvetc7016f87cc2549b49e3ccfa1c0a36ac1-1.jpg) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga?hsLang=en) #### Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others. 19 March 2021 ## Share your story Contact us to share your experience and success story. #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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