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GEDSI

Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion

24.5k

Total Graduates

41.6%

Women Graduates

0.9%

Graduates with Disabilities

Data is from July 2007 – August, 2024

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Our vision 

To support inclusive and gender-responsive Pacific and Timor-Leste Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) systems, which contribute to a skilled and productive workforce.

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GEDSI in TVET

We prioritise a more inclusive and equitable Pacific and Timor-Leste. We are committed to dismantling barriers and empowering women and people with disabilities to realise their full potential through TVET. With targeted strategies and support from our partners, we promote inclusivity regardless of gender or ability.

GEDSI Framework

The GEDSI  Framework has three key interventions: to address gendered and exclusionary norms within the Pacific & Timor-Leste TVET systems, eliminate institutional GEDSI barriers within APTC and empower socially excluded and marginalised groups within Pacific TVET systems.


Our Interventions


1

Address barriers preventing access and meaningful participation of women, PWD and individuals based in rural and remote areas in TVET systems.

2

Improve pathways to accessing and participating in TVET systems for women, PWD and individuals based in rural and remote areas.

3

Promote gender-responsive and inclusive Pacific & Timor-Leste TVET systems.


Our Commitments


GEDSI Updates

Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion

Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector
Regina Murang, a proud alumna of APTC, is now a Senior Trainer at the Mount Hagen Technical College in Papua New Guinea.

Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector

18 Sep 2024
Welding course transforms Sisilia’s life

Welding course transforms Sisilia’s life

31 May 2024
FNU launches GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2026
FNU launches GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2026

FNU launches GEDSI Strategy and Action Plan 2024-2026

30 May 2024
Leah unlocks opportunities in early childhood education

Leah unlocks opportunities in early childhood education

14 Mar 2024
More women graduates to contribute to a skilled Samoan workforce

More women graduates to contribute to a skilled Samoan workforce

18 Oct 2023
APTC works with International Needs Fiji to enhance digital literacy skills for women

APTC works with International Needs Fiji to enhance digital literacy skills for women

24 May 2022

Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion.

APTC is proud to support skills training for persons with disabilities as part of our commitment to Gender Equity, Disability, and Social Inclusion (GEDSI). Check out this video of a group of students who recently trained in the welding course.