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[Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2020/news/2020/06/11/efate-school-leaders-improve-their-leadership-skills) [![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 June 2020 ## [Tongan APTC students persevere with their upskilling journey in Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/06/09/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/06/09/tongan-aptc-students-persevere-with-their-upskilling-journey-in-samoa) [![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 June 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mr-photo-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/06/09/tongan-aptc-students-persevere-with-their-upskilling-journey-in-samoa) ## [Anti-Corruption Partnership to Skill the Pacific’s Future Workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/05/27/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). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/05/27/anti-corruption-partnership-to-skill-the-pacific-s-future-workforce) [![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) 27 May 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/anti-corruption-partnership-to-skill-the-pacific-s-future-workforce-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/05/27/anti-corruption-partnership-to-skill-the-pacific-s-future-workforce) ## [New agreement set to boost regional support for capacity building of Pacific workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2020/news/2020/05/27/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2020/news/2020/05/27/new-agreement-set-to-boost-regional-support-for-capacity-building-of-pacific-workforce) [![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) 27 May 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/main.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2020/news/2020/05/27/new-agreement-set-to-boost-regional-support-for-capacity-building-of-pacific-workforce) ## [106 APTC graduates in Solomon Islands hailed as role models for TVET](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/28/106-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). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/28/106-aptc-graduates-in-solomon-islands-hailed-as-role-models-for-tvet) [![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) 28 February 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/1200-x-800-px-frame-1.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/28/106-aptc-graduates-in-solomon-islands-hailed-as-role-models-for-tvet) ## [APTC and NOLA collaborate for skills development and disability rights in Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/25/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/25/aptc-and-nola-collaborate-for-skills-development-and-disability-rights-in-samoa) [![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 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-and-nola-collaborate-for-skills-development-and-disability-rights-in-samoa.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/25/aptc-and-nola-collaborate-for-skills-development-and-disability-rights-in-samoa) ## [APTC and ACOMVETS sign partnership for quality TVET & GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/14/aptc-and-acomvets-sign-partnership-for-quality-tvet-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion) 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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/14/aptc-and-acomvets-sign-partnership-for-quality-tvet-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion) [![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) 14 February 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/acomvets-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/14/aptc-and-acomvets-sign-partnership-for-quality-tvet-gender-equality-and-social-inclusion) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [Nineteen Solomon Islanders complete APTC Labour Mobility International Preparation course](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/02/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/02/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course) [![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 February 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/02/02/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course) ## [Solomon Islanders complete Labour Mobility International Preparation course](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course) [![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 February 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/nineteen-solomon-islanders-complete-aptc-labour-mobility-international-preparation-course) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility) ## [APTC welcomes newly-appointed Country Engagement and Liaison Coordinator for Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/16/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/16/aptc-welcomes-newly-appointed-country-engagement-and-liaison-coordinator-for-tonga) [![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 December 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/kasanita-holani--tonga.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/16/aptc-welcomes-newly-appointed-country-engagement-and-liaison-coordinator-for-tonga) ## [Coalition to address labour market demands and skills gaps in Pacific tourism sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/08/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/08/coalition-to-address-labour-market-demands-and-skills-gaps-in-pacific-tourism-sector) [![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 December 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_2973.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2019/news/2019/12/08/coalition-to-address-labour-market-demands-and-skills-gaps-in-pacific-tourism-sector) Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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