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

106 APTC graduates in Solomon Islands hailed as role models for TVET

The latest cohort of Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduates in the Solomon Islands has been hailed as role models of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET).

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28 February 2020

APTC and NOLA collaborate for skills development and disability rights in Samoa

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Samoa’s national disability advocacy organisation Nuanua O le Alofa (NOLA) held a workshop recently aimed at establishing a partnership to support disability awareness and access to training for peo …

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25 February 2020

APTC and ACOMVETS sign partnership for quality TVET & GEDSI

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Anglican Church of Melanesian Vocational Education Training and Technical School (ACOMVETS) officially signed a partnership agreement for TVET system strengthening on 30 January 2020 in Santo, V …

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14 February 2020

Nineteen Solomon Islanders complete APTC Labour Mobility International Preparation course

Nineteen Solomon Islanders successfully completed a two-week Labour Mobility International Preparation course with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), aimed at preparing them to live and work in Australia under the Pacific Labour Scheme …

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3 February 2020

Solomon Islanders complete Labour Mobility International Preparation course

Nineteen Solomon Islanders successfully completed a two-week Labour Mobility International Preparation course with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), aimed at preparing them to live and work in Australia under the Pacific Labour Scheme …

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3 February 2020

APTC welcomes newly-appointed Country Engagement and Liaison Coordinator for Tonga

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Kasanita Momota Holani as the new Country Engagement and Liaison Coordinator for Tonga.

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16 December 2019

Coalition to address labour market demands and skills gaps in Pacific tourism sector

Addressing the growing demands for a skilled, inclusive and productive Pacific tourism industry is the goal of a new coalition formed between The Pacific Community (SPC), the Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO) and the Australia Pacific Training Coal …

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9 December 2019