117 Tongans Graduate with Australian Qualifications, Boosting Local Skills
One hundred and seventeen Tongans have proudly graduated with Australian-standard qualifications in a range of technical and vocational fields, through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). The graduates celebrated their achievements at a …
Youth in Penama Province learn new skills to improve their livelihoods
Over 80 young people from Penama province enhanced their knowledge and skills through a series of non-accredited workshops delivered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).
Carving out a career to become a chef
In the remote village of Henagaru in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), dreams often feel out of reach due to challenging circumstances. For many Papua New Guineans living in remote areas, opportunities to thrive can seem a …
Australia boosts TVET sector with handover at Don Bosco Technical Institute
The Don Bosco Technical Institute has received a donation of essential training equipment and tools from Australia, providing a boost to the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector.
Australia empowers Solomon Islands youth with new ICT equipment handover
Youth empowerment in the Solomon Islands has received a boost with a recent handover of new laptops, speakers, and headphones to the Solomon Islands National Youth Congress (SINYC) from the Australian Government.
Bethesda Disability and Support Centre receives essential equipment
The Bethesda Disability and Support Centre in Guadalcanal has received essential equipment and furniture from Australia enabling them to deliver inclusive training for its students. Items handed over include a generator (plus drum fuel), ICT equipmen …
APTC empowers 78 Kiribati TVET educators with crucial skills
Seventy-eight educators from Kiribati’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have enhanced their ability to effectively engage with staff and students, thanks to a series of professional development workshops conducted …
154 Solomon Islanders graduate with Australian qualifications
Australia celebrated a significant milestone for 154 Solomon Islanders at the SSEC Hall, Central Honiara, who graduated with Australian qualifications in August.
APTC and SFESA partnership strengthens fire and emergency services in Samoa
The partnership between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) has helped to enhance fire safety and emergency response capabilities in the Samoan community through targeted capacit …
APTC supports sustainability in culinary arts
When it comes to creating cuisines and fine dining, chefs play a key role in providing this experience.
Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion
Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan partner in providing skills training to Solomon Islanders.
APTC alumna, Salote Tadokai, pioneers as Fiji’s first female trainer in Sustainable Boat Building course
While women in the Pacific are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, they are also at the forefront of solutions in their communities.
