--- title: News | APTC Media (32) 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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(32)" --- [![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 ## [Oriented Towards a Better Future](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/14/oriented-towards-a-better-future) Orientation Day at the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in Port Moresby was an exciting day for 136 students from PNG and the Pacific. It was all about meeting new students, greeting new teachers, making new friends and taking the first ste … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/14/oriented-towards-a-better-future) [![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) 14 September 2016 ## [Tourism Destined to Improve Papua New Guinea’s Economy](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/14/tourism-destined-to-improve-papua-new-guinea-s-economy) Ms Nancy Morea believes tourism will soon become a major contributor to Papua New Guinea’s economic growth. And she is keen to be a part of it. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/14/tourism-destined-to-improve-papua-new-guinea-s-economy) [![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) 14 September 2016 ## [Studies with APTC in PNG to help Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/13/studies-with-aptc-in-png-to-help-kiribati) Mr Toomi Tarangkoa believes travelling all the way from Kiribati to Papua New Guinea to undertake a six month Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician course will be enormously beneficial for his career, company and country. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/13/studies-with-aptc-in-png-to-help-kiribati) [![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) 13 September 2016 ## [122 Solomon Islanders graduate from APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/07/122-solomon-islanders-graduate-from-aptc) More than 120 students of the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) were awarded qualifications in 13 skills areas at the APTC graduation ceremony held on 6 September at Maranatha Hall in Honiara. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/07/122-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) 7 September 2016 ## [Australia and the European Union collaborate with Habitat for Humanity to give 40 families new homes](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/06/australia-and-the-european-union-collaborate-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-give-40-families-new-homes) Forty families, whose homes were completely destroyed during TC Winston, will benefit from a partnership between Australia and the European Union via a project implemented by the Habitat For Humanity Fiji (HFH Fiji) and the Australia-Pacific Technica … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/06/australia-and-the-european-union-collaborate-with-habitat-for-humanity-to-give-40-families-new-homes) [![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 September 2016 ## [PNG campus marks successful graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/05/png-campus-marks-successful-graduation) A total of 150 Papua New Guinean students have graduated from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) with qualifications in twelve programs. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/09/05/png-campus-marks-successful-graduation) [![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) 5 September 2016 ## [APTC assists Samoa’s workforce through training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/08/03/aptc-assists-samoa-s-workforce-through-training) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) continues to support the people of Samoa by providing training in the trades, hospitality, tourism, health and community sectors. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/08/03/aptc-assists-samoa-s-workforce-through-training) [![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) 3 August 2016 ## [APTC supports skills development in Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/28/aptc-supports-skills-development-in-kiribati) The Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) is contributing towards the development of skilled workers in targeted sectors across the Pacific, including those in Small Island States such as Kiribati. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/28/aptc-supports-skills-development-in-kiribati) [![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) 28 June 2016 ## [APTC graduate pursues dream](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/12/aptc-graduate-pursues-dream) Ms Maree Karukuru, a female graduate from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC), is making a name for herself in a male dominated trade profession in Papua New Guinea. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/12/aptc-graduate-pursues-dream) [![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 2016 ## [Vanuatu President awards APTC plumbing graduate](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/11/vanuatu-president-awards-aptc-plumbing-graduate) Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) alumnus Mr James Matariki has received a silver jubilee medal from the President of Vanuatu, His Excellency, Mr Baldwin Lonsdale, for contributing towards the development of the first-ever trade qualificatio … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/11/vanuatu-president-awards-aptc-plumbing-graduate) [![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) 11 June 2016 ## [APTC alumni benefit from Coaching Skills workshop](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/10/aptc-alumni-benefit-from-coaching-skills-workshop) Employees must continuously upgrade their skills and knowledge to remain on par with industry needs and perform efficiently in the workplace. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/10/aptc-alumni-benefit-from-coaching-skills-workshop) [![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) 10 June 2016 ## [APTC produces Early Childhood Education teachers in Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2016/news/2016/06/06/aptc-produces-early-childhood-education-teachers-in-solomon-islands) A total of 21 students from the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) graduated with a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education and Care (ECEC) in Auki, the provincial capital of Malaita Province in the Solomon Islands on 1 June. 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