Mathew overcomes disability barriers to boost his career with APTC training

From working as a server and kitchen hand at a restaurant and bar to becoming a vocational administration intern, Mathew Pitovao has overcome many barriers in his quest to support his family while living with a disability.

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1 March 2021

APTC BLOG: Mathew overcomes disability barriers to boost his career with APTC training

From working as a server and kitchen hand at a restaurant and bar to becoming a vocational administration intern, Mathew Pitovao has overcome many barriers in his quest to support his family while living with a disability.

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1 March 2021

Cheryl fulfills her dream through upskilling and APTC training

Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) alumna, Cheryl Mondo-Mulas, has never looked back after successfully gaining her Australian standard skills and qualification.

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26 February 2021

School leaver combines passion with APTC skills to build his business

Joe Andrew Wate is no stranger to hard work and sacrifice. The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) alumnus from the Solomon Islands successfully turned his passion for building and carpentry into a growing construction business. Joe faced man …

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25 February 2021

APTC and KIT plan joint TVET priorities

A planning workshop recently organised between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT) focused on revisiting shared objectives and identifying capability development priorities for staff and students …

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9 February 2021

Training Courses benefit Fijians impacted by COVID-19

Six months since the launch of the new partnership to assist Fijians impacted by the coronavirus, the benefits of the training courses are beginning to show.

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29 January 2021

Stakeholders discuss Fijian skills and employment prospects

Skill shortages, work ready skills, impacts of COVID-19 on local and regional labour markets, gender equality and social inclusion were some of the topics of discussion emerging from APTC’s Fiji Labour Market Analysis Report roundtable in Suva on Fri …

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25 January 2021

35 teachers and MEHA staff graduate with Diploma of Counselling

A total of 35 Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts (MEHA) staff and teachers from the Central, Western and Northern Divisions graduated with a Diploma of Counselling on Monday 11 January 2021. They now have new skills to help them support childre …

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18 January 2021

Senior Pacific police to develop leadership and management skills

Pacific senior police executives will be offered new leadership and development opportunities with a partnership between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Pacific Faculty of Policing. APTC delivered the Certificate IV in Leaders …

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20 November 2020

APTC celebrates historic virtual graduation in Solomon Islands

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Solomon Islands welcomed its newest cohort of 51 graduates on Wednesday 18 November 2020, in a virtual graduation ceremony.

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18 November 2020

APTC alumnus advocates for skills in Tafea

In celebration of the annual Tafea Provincial Day, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is pleased to feature an alumni member who is advocating for vocational training and skills on his home island of Tanna.

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9 November 2020

Women can do anything - Upskilling Fijian Women in Construction

Eleven skilled Fijian women are continuing to push boundaries, progress gender equality and increase the potential that exists for “green jobs” for women.

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26 October 2020