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.
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.
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).
Sitiveni's 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.
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 …
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.
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.
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.
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 …
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 …
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.
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 …
