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[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) # All Topics [All Topics](https://aptc.edu.au/news)[Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub)[Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands)[Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands)[Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases)[Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories)[Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu)[Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea)[Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure)[TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners)[GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi)[Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa)[Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact)[Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight)[Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility)[Events & Activities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/events-activities)[Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news)[Climate Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/climate-disaster-resilience)[Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati)[Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga)[Graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/graduation)[Microcredentials](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/microcredentials)[Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/timor-leste)[Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tuvalu) ## [Solomon Islanders receive work, health and safety training for employment in Australia’s construction sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/06/03/solomon-islanders-receive-work-health-and-safety-training-for-employment-in-australia-s-construction-sector) Ten Solomon Islanders, who travelled to Australia at the end of May, received training on Work, Health, and Safety (WHS) measures for the Australian construction industry as part of a partnership between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/06/03/solomon-islanders-receive-work-health-and-safety-training-for-employment-in-australia-s-construction-sector) [![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 June 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/participants-of-the-work-health-and-safety-(whs)-in-construction-training-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/06/03/solomon-islanders-receive-work-health-and-safety-training-for-employment-in-australia-s-construction-sector) ## [Ambae students access accredited plumbing training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/27/ambae-students-access-accredited-plumbing-training) Twenty-one students have the opportunity to gain valuable plumbing skills after the Vanuatu Qualifications Authority (VQA)-accredited Certificate II in Plumbing course was launched earlier this month on Ambae Island, Penama province in Vanuatu. The d … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/27/ambae-students-access-accredited-plumbing-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) 27 May 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/plumbing-ambae-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/27/ambae-students-access-accredited-plumbing-training) ## [Congratulations, APTC Nauru graduates!](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/05/congratulations-aptc-nauru-graduates) It's been an incredible journey of adaptation and self-discipline for APTC's Nauruan students of 2020, who have had to handle new remote learning practices whilst dealing with COVID-induced changes at home. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/05/congratulations-aptc-nauru-graduates) [![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 May 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/162463333_205242041380098_8644295069741243760_n.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/05/05/congratulations-aptc-nauru-graduates) ## [APTC collaborates with Ministry of Education and Training to enhance TVET outcomes in Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/28/aptc-collaborates-with-ministry-of-education-and-training-to-enhance-tvet-outcomes-in-tonga) A partnership signing between the Tongan Ministry of Education and Training (MET) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will help facilitate better pathways and awareness on technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in Tong … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/28/aptc-collaborates-with-ministry-of-education-and-training-to-enhance-tvet-outcomes-in-tonga) [![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 April 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/virtual-partnership-signing-between-the-tongan-ministry-of-education-and-training-(met)-and-the-australia-pacific-training-coalition-(aptc).jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/28/aptc-collaborates-with-ministry-of-education-and-training-to-enhance-tvet-outcomes-in-tonga) ## [96 i-Kiribati graduates gain TVET qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/25/96-i-kiribati-graduates-gain-tvet-qualifications) Ninety-six i-Kiribati nationals were awarded Australian qualifications from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in a graduation ceremony in Betio on 17 March 2021. As Australia’s flagship technical and vocational education and training (T … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/25/96-i-kiribati-graduates-gain-tvet-qualifications) [![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) 26 April 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/96-i-kiribati-graduates-gain-tvet-qualifications2280879492c84857867a79d2f73fe217.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/25/96-i-kiribati-graduates-gain-tvet-qualifications) ## [APTC and USP advance collaboration for Pacific skills development](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/21/aptc-and-usp-advance-collaboration-for-pacific-skills-development) A new partnership between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will enable the two institutions to work collaboratively for quality Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) delive … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/21/aptc-and-usp-advance-collaboration-for-pacific-skills-development) [![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) 21 April 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/04/21/aptc-and-usp-advance-collaboration-for-pacific-skills-development) ## [Over 70 Samoans graduate from APTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/01/over-70-samoans-graduate-from-aptc) The joyous conclusion of the training journeys for 71 Samoan women and men was recently celebrated by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia’s flagship technical and vocational education and training (TVET) program in the Pacific. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/01/over-70-samoans-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) 1 April 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/over-70-samoans-graduate-from-aptc.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/04/01/over-70-samoans-graduate-from-aptc) ## [321 Fijians graduate from APTC in virtual ceremony](https://aptc.edu.au/news/321-fijians-graduate-from-aptc-in-virtual-ceremony) 321 Fijians have joined the Australia Pacific Training Coalition’s (APTC) alumni network after gaining Australian qualifications in a virtual graduation on 19 March 2021. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/321-fijians-graduate-from-aptc-in-virtual-ceremony) [![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) 30 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/rosy.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/321-fijians-graduate-from-aptc-in-virtual-ceremony) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) ## [IMPACT STORY 2021: Leadership training assists senior police officers](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/26/leadership-training-assists-senior-police-officers) Senior police officers in Vanuatu undertaking leadership and management training offered by APTC have found the opportunity to enhance their ways of working. The trainings are delivered through a partnership signed last year between APTC and the Paci … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/26/leadership-training-assists-senior-police-officers) [![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) 26 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/leadership-management_2021-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/26/leadership-training-assists-senior-police-officers) ## [Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) [![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) 19 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvetc7016f87cc2549b49e3ccfa1c0a36ac1-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight) ## [APTC BLOG: Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/19/aptc-blog-lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/19/aptc-blog-lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) [![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) 19 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvetc7016f87cc2549b49e3ccfa1c0a36ac1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/03/19/aptc-blog-lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) ## [APTC training provides pathway to higher education for Lavenia](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-training-provides-pathway-to-higher-education-for-lavenia) Training offered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has proven to be a stepping stone for individuals wanting to advance to higher levels of qualification. Lavenia Colati, a deaf student, is one of APTC’s newest graduates from Fiji af … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-training-provides-pathway-to-higher-education-for-lavenia) [![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) 17 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_7481.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-training-provides-pathway-to-higher-education-for-lavenia) Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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