--- title: News | APTC Media (29) description: "The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is a training excellence and collaboration centre. It was announced as an Australian Government initiative at the Pacific Islands Forum in 2006 and welcomed by the Pacific Island leaders. As Australia’s flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) investment in the region, APTC collaborates with national governments, development partners, the private sector, organisations for people with disabilities, civil society organisations, and Pacific TVET institutions in ten countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. APTC also works closely with industry representatives around the region to ensure its training programs are relevant and aligned with current and future career opportunities for graduates – careers where skilled employees are in high demand. 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(29)" --- [![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/) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) - [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) [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) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) ![APTC Media](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Symbol-colour.svg) # APTC Media The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is a training excellence and collaboration centre. It was announced as an Australian Government initiative at the Pacific Islands Forum in 2006 and welcomed by the Pacific Island leaders. As Australia’s flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) investment in the region, APTC collaborates with national governments, development partners, the private sector, organisations for people with disabilities, civil society organisations, and Pacific TVET institutions in ten countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu, and Vanuatu. APTC also works closely with industry representatives around the region to ensure its training programs are relevant and aligned with current and future career opportunities for graduates – careers where skilled employees are in high demand. APTC offers Australian qualifications from Certificate II to Diploma level in various vocational areas. Highly regarded and qualified trainers deliver courses, and graduates will enjoy the benefits of an internationally recognised and accredited Australian qualification. APTC is an Australian Government initiative implemented by TAFE Queensland (RTO 0275) in partnership with the Pacific and Timor-Leste. Posts by APTC Media ## [More than 60 Solomon Islanders graduate from APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/12/more-than-60-solomon-islanders-graduate-from-aptc) A total of 63 Solomon Islanders proudly graduated with certificates in 10 different programs from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) at a graduation ceremony in Honiara on Tuesday 9 May. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/12/more-than-60-solomon-islanders-graduate-from-aptc) [![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) 12 June 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/more-than-60-solomon-islanders-graduate-from-aptc-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/12/more-than-60-solomon-islanders-graduate-from-aptc) ## [APTC Solomon Islands alumni assist with cleaning of Memorial Garden](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/08/aptc-solomon-islands-alumni-assist-with-cleaning-of-memorial-garden) Members of the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) Alumni Solomon Islands Chapter are working with Solo Enviro Beautification (SEB) to upgrade the Solomon Islands Memorial Garden in Henderson, in the lead-up to commemorate the 75th anniversary … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/08/aptc-solomon-islands-alumni-assist-with-cleaning-of-memorial-garden) [![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) 8 June 2017 ## [HFH Fiji and APTC collaborate to deliver Build Back Safer program](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/06/hfh-fiji-and-aptc-collaborate-to-deliver-build-back-safer-program) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) and Habitat for Humanity (HFH) Fiji are working together to deliver the Build Back Safer (BBS) program by constructing 20 safe low-cost houses in each of the Fiji sugar cane growing regions. The HFH Fiji … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/06/hfh-fiji-and-aptc-collaborate-to-deliver-build-back-safer-program) [![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) 6 June 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/hfh-fiji--and-aptc-collaborate-to-deliver-build-back-safer-program.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/06/06/hfh-fiji-and-aptc-collaborate-to-deliver-build-back-safer-program) ## [APTC provides training to people with disabilities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/06/01/aptc-provides-training-to-people-with-disabilities) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) is developing the skills of people with disabilities in Fiji, to prepare them for entry into the workforce, and enable them to explore further technical and vocational training opportunities, through its … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/06/01/aptc-provides-training-to-people-with-disabilities) [![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) 1 June 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/studentsofaptcscertificateiiinskillsforworkandvocationalpathwaysprogram.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/06/01/aptc-provides-training-to-people-with-disabilities) ## [Training project to improve skills of Fiji sugar industry workers](https://aptc.edu.au/news/training-project-to-improve-skills-of-fiji-sugar-industry-workers) An initiative by the European Union (EU) in partnership with the Australian Government is providing a training program for the Fijian sugar industry that improves the livelihoods of sugar cane-dependent populations by promoting income generation thro … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/training-project-to-improve-skills-of-fiji-sugar-industry-workers) [![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) 15 May 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Training%20project%20to%20improve%20skills%20of%20Fiji%20sugar%20industry%20workers.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/training-project-to-improve-skills-of-fiji-sugar-industry-workers) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) ## [EU Funded Training Support to the Sugar Industry Project](https://aptc.edu.au/news/eu-funded-training-support-to-the-sugar-industry-project) The European Union (EU) funded Training Support to the Sugar Industry Project 2014-2017, which has entered its third year of operation and is progressing well. The project aims to improve productivity and efficiency by upgrading the technical and man … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/eu-funded-training-support-to-the-sugar-industry-project) [![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) 15 May 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/EU%20Funded%20Training%20Support%20to%20the%20Sugar%20Industry%20Project%20on%20track%20for%202016.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/eu-funded-training-support-to-the-sugar-industry-project) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) ## [APTC Solomon Islands moves to new campus facility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/05/12/aptc-solomon-islands-moves-to-new-campus-facility) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in the Solomon Islands has relocated to a new campus facility located at Town Ground in West Honiara, which was officially opened by the Australian High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, His Excellency, M … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/05/12/aptc-solomon-islands-moves-to-new-campus-facility) [![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) 12 May 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-executive-director-training-delivery-ms-marian-wilkinson-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/05/12/aptc-solomon-islands-moves-to-new-campus-facility) ## [APTC and ABV partner for training of women in small business](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/05/12/aptc-and-abv-partner-for-training-of-women-in-small-business) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in collaboration with the Australian Business Volunteers (ABV) is delivering training to 22 Fijian women through the Certificate IV in New Small Business program. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/05/12/aptc-and-abv-partner-for-training-of-women-in-small-business) [![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) 12 May 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-students-of-the-certificate-iv-in-new-small-business-program.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/05/12/aptc-and-abv-partner-for-training-of-women-in-small-business) ## [APTC and TISI College of Nursing sign partnership](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/27/aptc-and-tisi-college-of-nursing-sign-partnership) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) and the TISI Sangam College of Nursing and Health Care Education (TISI CON) in Fiji signed a partnership agreement today that will benefit students who want to pursue a career in nursing. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/27/aptc-and-tisi-college-of-nursing-sign-partnership) [![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) 27 April 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-and-tisi-college-of-nursing-sign-partnership-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/27/aptc-and-tisi-college-of-nursing-sign-partnership) ## [APTC students in Vanuatu celebrate success](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/18/aptc-students-in-vanuatu-celebrate-success) Eighty-five students of the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Vanuatu were awarded qualifications in nine key sector industries during APTC’s graduation ceremony on Wednesday, 5 April 2017. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/18/aptc-students-in-vanuatu-celebrate-success) [![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) 18 April 2017 ## [Education Support students in Samoa assist with Special Olympics Tournament](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-samoa-assist-with-special-olympics-tournamentreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-s) Certificate III in Education Support students from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) were excited to volunteer for the Samoa Special Olympics Tournament, which was held at the end of March. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-samoa-assist-with-special-olympics-tournamentreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-s) [![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) 7 April 2017 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-education-support-students-in-samoa-assist-with-special-2.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-samoa-assist-with-special-olympics-tournamentreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-s) ## [Education Support students in Samoa assist with Special Olympics Tournament](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/04/07/education-support-students-in-samoa-assist-with-special-olympics-tournamentreturnurlhttps/aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2017/news/2017/04) Certificate III in Education Support students from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) were excited to volunteer for the Samoa Special Olympics Tournament, which was held at the end of March. 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