APTC and NOLA advance equal training and employment opportunities for persons with disabilities

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is thrilled to be an official partner of the Nuanua O le Alofa (NOLA) Disability Advocacy Organisation after both parties recently signed their much-anticipated partnership framework at a formal signing …

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10 October 2020

APTC and KIT virtually renew partnership

The Australian Government through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Kiribati Facility has been supporting the Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT) – a key vocational training provider in Kiribati, to deliver enhanced training …

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9 October 2020

APTC workshop on TVET strengthening in the Solomon Islands

On Friday 2 October 2020, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) brought together 38 participants from the local and national government, DFAT, Educational Institutions and private sectors in Honiara to review “How TVET Change Happens” and t …

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9 October 2020

Australian partnership with TIST prioritises training and employment for Tongan students

Australia has extended its support for vocational education in Tonga through an agreement between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Tonga Institute of Science and Technology (TIST). The agreement will improve training and employ …

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21 September 2020

APTC Supports Vanuatu’s workforce affected by COVID-19 through work-ready skills development

There has never been a better time to build on human resources said Commissioner of Labour, Murielle Meltenoven, during a ceremony to mark the successful completion of the first Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC)’s Work-Ready Skills workshop …

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10 September 2020

A boost for PNG emergency management with APTC training

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Papua New Guinea recently delivered the second cohort of the International Skills Training, an internationally accredited program to improve training and assessment of adult learners in TVET.

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10 September 2020

TVET students to benefit under new APTC/TTI agreement

Tongan vocational students will have access to new and better training opportunities under an agreement signed by The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Tupou Tertiary Institute (TTI) last month.

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4 September 2020

Fiji fashion designers to access production opportunities through Incubation Centre

An enabling environment is essential to unleashing the full potential of Fijians pursuing a career in fashion and design, says Hon. Mereseini Vuniwaqa, Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, who launched the Fashion Incubation Centre l …

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29 August 2020

170 Samoans graduate from APTC with Australian qualifications

One hundred seventy Samoans recently graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) with Australian-standard qualifications across 12 diverse courses.

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27 August 2020

46 ni-Vanuatu to celebrate virtual graduation milestone with APTC

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) will hold a virtual graduation for the first time for its ni-Vanuatu graduates. The 46 ni-Vanuatu women and men will be celebrated virtually on Television Blong Vanuatu on Monday 24 August 2020 at 5.30p …

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24 August 2020

Partnership to assist Tourism employees impacted by COVID-19

A unique partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Fiji Hotels and Tourism Associatio …

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14 July 2020

APTC Director acknowledges Vanuatu Government role in successful student repatriations

Amongst the recent ni-Vanuatu student repatriation from Fiji were students of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition, who, along with all other repatriates, are complying with national quarantine requirements.

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29 June 2020