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Labour Mobility

We develop skills in the Pacific and Timor-Leste, providing training that meets international as well as national labour market needs.

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Building a Skilled Pacific & Timor-Leste Workforce 

APTC boosts regional and international labour mobility by equipping the Pacific and Timor-Leste with skills that align with global market demands.

Our training programs are crafted to enhance employability abroad, fostering a net increase in skills within the region.

Our Partners in Labour Mobility

We work closely with the Pacific Labour Facility (PLF), the Australian Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR), Labour Sending Units and other key stakeholders to ensure our approach is tailored, inclusive and collaborative. 

We partner with the Pacific Labour Facility to train Pacific and Timor-Leste workers to meet the workforce requirements of Australian employers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme, where there are not enough Australian workers to fill this demand.

The PALM scheme allows eligible Australian businesses to hire workers from nine Pacific Islands and Timor-Leste.

Our initiatives also emphasise gender equality, disability and social inclusion (GEDSI).

Tailored Training Programs

Our comprehensive training programs are designed to prepare students for international work environments. Focusing on the skills and knowledge required by overseas employers, our ‘Work Ready’ courses provide essential preparation for global opportunities. Supplementary financial management, health, and well-being training further ensure that our graduates are well-rounded and ready to succeed.

In response to changing employer needs, we have developed a range of flexible training models in Australia that incorporate targeted skill sets and on-the-job training.

We also offer various microcredentials free of charge on our online learning platform. These short, focused courses enhance specific skills, boosting workers' career prospects and keeping them up-to-date in their fields.

For further information on our microcredentials, 

How to apply for the PALM Scheme in your country

Citizens of Pacific Island Countries and Timor-Leste who want to participate in the PALM scheme should contact their country’s Labour Sending Unit. Please see the current contact details here

APTC works closely with national governments to support their labour mobility priorities and with stakeholders, including the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, the International Labour Organization, and the International Organization for Migration.

Impact in Labour Mobility

Skills boost for PALM workers
Australia is partnering with the Solomon Islands Government to deliver skills and jobs for Solomon Islanders, including in the meat processing sector.
Solomon Islands

Skills boost for PALM workers

25 September 2024
APTC graduates become first i-Kiribati nationals to work under Pacific Labour Scheme
Kiribati

APTC graduates become first i-Kiribati nationals to work under Pacific Labour Scheme

29 August 2024
Solomon Islanders receive Australian-standard aged care training in Honiara
Solomon Islands

Solomon Islanders receive Australian-standard aged care training in Honiara

18 July 2024
APTC’s Microcredentials to Boost Skills for PALM Workers
Media Releases

APTC’s Microcredentials to Boost Skills for PALM Workers

13 February 2024
Fijian aged care workers to benefit from new pilot program
Fiji Islands

Fijian aged care workers to benefit from new pilot program

30 May 2022
APTC works with FNU to strengthen Fiji’s aged-care sector
Fiji Islands

APTC works with FNU to strengthen Fiji’s aged-care sector

20 April 2022

Additional Resources

Labour Mobility Briefs & Papers
Research & Policy Recommendations on Labour Mobility
Pacific Labour Mobility Annual Meetings