--- title: News (13) description: APTC News & Events (13) --- [![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) - 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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) ## [Passion for TVET and aged care inspires Sandy to change lives](https://aptc.edu.au/news/passion-for-tvet-and-aged-care-inspires-sandy-to-change-lives) Australia Pacific Training Coalition’s (APTC) Specialist Advisor for TVET Projects, Sandy O’Brien, always wanted to do something to influence and help others. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/passion-for-tvet-and-aged-care-inspires-sandy-to-change-lives) [![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) 16 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/passion-for-tvet-and-aged-care-inspires-sandy-to-change-lives.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/passion-for-tvet-and-aged-care-inspires-sandy-to-change-lives) ## [APTC-trained aged care worker finds home away from home in Singleton](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trained-aged-care-worker-finds-home-away-from-home-in-singleton) She may be thousands of miles away from her Honiara home, but Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) alumna, Hellen Poloso, feels at home working in an aged care facility in Australia. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trained-aged-care-worker-finds-home-away-from-home-in-singleton) [![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 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-trained-aged-care-worker-finds-home-away-from-home-in-singleton.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-trained-aged-care-worker-finds-home-away-from-home-in-singleton) ## [Ruby celebrates career success as student counsellor](https://aptc.edu.au/news/ruby-celebrates-career-success-as-student-counsellor) After 14 years of providing counselling services with just a Certificate in Basic Counselling, Ruby Kivung Matane now practices her skills effectively as a Diploma of Counselling (CHC51015) graduate of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/ruby-celebrates-career-success-as-student-counsellor) [![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) 9 March 2021 ## [Sitiveni's transition to entrepreneur with TVET training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/sitivenis-transition-to-entrepreneur-with-tvet-training) Hard work, diligence and a burning passion are the ingredients to a successful business, believes Sitiveni Kubunavanua, a recent Australia Pacific Training Coalition graduate. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/sitivenis-transition-to-entrepreneur-with-tvet-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) 8 March 2021 ## [Career growth achieved through TVET skills training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/career-growth-achieved-through-tvet-skills-training) Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduate, Boaz Watasa, has secured his dream promotion and is thriving in his new supervisory role at SolTuna Limited in the Solomon Islands. Through a combination of hard work and skills training, Boaz is … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/career-growth-achieved-through-tvet-skills-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 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/career-growth-achieved-through-tvet-skills-training--boaz-watasa_solomon-islands.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/career-growth-achieved-through-tvet-skills-training) ## [Mathew overcomes disability barriers to boost his career with APTC training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-his-career-with-aptc-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) 1 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-career-with-aptc-training.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-his-career-with-aptc-training) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) ## [APTC BLOG: Mathew overcomes disability barriers to boost his career with APTC training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/03/01/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/03/01/aptc-blog-mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-his-career-with-aptc-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) 1 March 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-career-with-aptc-training.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2021/news/2021/03/01/aptc-blog-mathew-overcomes-disability-barriers-to-boost-his-career-with-aptc-training) ## [Cheryl fulfills her dream through upskilling and APTC training](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/cheryl-fulfills-her-dream-through-upskilling-and-aptc-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) 26 February 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cheryl-fulfills-her-dream-through-upskilling-and-aptc-training.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/cheryl-fulfills-her-dream-through-upskilling-and-aptc-training) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) ## [School leaver combines passion with APTC skills to build his business](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-blog-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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-blog-school-leaver-combines-passion-with-aptc-skills-to-build-his-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) 25 February 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/andrew-joe-watecf8b4465156b453d8c2cbd1ab3a82863.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-blog-school-leaver-combines-passion-with-aptc-skills-to-build-his-business) ## [APTC and KIT plan joint TVET priorities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/02/08/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/02/08/aptc-and-kit-plan-joint-tvet-priorities) [![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) 9 February 2021 ## [Training Courses benefit Fijians impacted by COVID-19](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/29/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/29/training-courses-benefit-fijians-impacted-by-covid-19) [![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) 29 January 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_9163.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/29/training-courses-benefit-fijians-impacted-by-covid-19) ## [Stakeholders discuss Fijian skills and employment prospects](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/25/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/25/stakeholders-discuss-fijian-skills-and-employment-prospects) [![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) 25 January 2021 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_9752.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2021/01/25/stakeholders-discuss-fijian-skills-and-employment-prospects) Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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