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

APTC commits to breaking gender barriers and ensuring equitable outcomes in technical and vocational education

To support inclusive and gender responsive technical and vocational education across the region, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) launched its Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) Strategic Framework (2020-2022) on Friday 22 May …

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22 June 2020

Efate school leaders improve their leadership skills

Teachers and school heads from Efate recently enhanced their leadership and management skills by completing their Certificate IV in Leadership and Management (BSB42015) through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).

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11 June 2020

Tongan APTC students persevere with their upskilling journey in Samoa

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, young Tongan students remain hopeful for the future as they continue their learning journey with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Samoa.

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9 June 2020

Anti-Corruption Partnership to Skill the Pacific’s Future Workforce

A new Pacific anti-corruption partnership in vocational training was launched in Fiji earlier this month, created by the United Nations Pacific Regional Anti-Corruption (UN-PRAC) Project and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).

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27 May 2020

New agreement set to boost regional support for capacity building of Pacific workforce

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Pacific Community (SPC) virtually signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Friday 24 April 2020, which supports greater productivity and inclusion for the Pacific workforce.

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27 May 2020