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The new students graduated in a … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/10/01/aptc-celebrates-students-achievements-in-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) 1 October 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_2327.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/10/01/aptc-celebrates-students-achievements-in-tonga) ## [APTC celebrates students’ success in Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/25/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders) A total of 58 elated Samoan nationals received Australian qualifications in 14 different programs, during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony on 25 September 2018. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/25/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders) [![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) 26 September 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/the-new-graduates-at-the-aptc-graduation-ceremony-in-samoa29f084b580a045cd868811490ebbc290-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/25/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders) ## [APTC welcomes new Country Director for Samoa and Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/24/aptc-welcomes-new-country-director-for-samoa-and-tonga) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms Cheri Robinson Moors as the Country Director for Samoa and Tonga. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/24/aptc-welcomes-new-country-director-for-samoa-and-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) 25 September 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/from-left--aptc-vocational-training-manager---samoa-mr-mr-andrew-colquh.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/24/aptc-welcomes-new-country-director-for-samoa-and-tonga) ## [USP and APTC partnership to benefit Pacific Islanders](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/21/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders-21918) Pacific Island citizens will benefit from improved livelihoods and opportunities through skills development thanks to a partnership signed between The University of the South Pacific (USP) and the Australian Government supported Australia Pacific Tra … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/21/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders-21918) [![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) 21 September 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/dsc_0086-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/21/usp-and-aptc-partnership-to-benefit-pacific-islanders-21918) ## [Over 40 Ni-Vanuatu graduates with internationally recognised qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/18/over-40-ni-vanuatu-graduates-with-internationally-recognised-qualifications) More than 40 Vanuatu nationals proudly received Australian qualifications during the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) graduation ceremony in Port Vila on 12 September. The new graduates join more than 1800 Vanuatu nationals who have gradua … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/18/over-40-ni-vanuatu-graduates-with-internationally-recognised-qualifications) [![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) 19 September 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/the-new-graduates-at-the-aptc-graduation-ceremony-in-vanuatu.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/18/over-40-ni-vanuatu-graduates-with-internationally-recognised-qualifications) ## [Solomon Islands Police officers qualify to be skilled trainers](https://aptc.edu.au/news/solomon-islands-police-officers-qualify-to-be-skilled-trainers) Nineteen officers of the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF) celebrated their successful completion of the International Training and Assessment Course (ITAC) delivered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). The graduation ceremon … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/solomon-islands-police-officers-qualify-to-be-skilled-trainers) [![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) 12 September 2018 [![Solomon Islands Police officers](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/20180911_105908_003-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/solomon-islands-police-officers-qualify-to-be-skilled-trainers) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [Pacific Skills Partnership commits to skills development for a sustainable Pacific](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/05/pacific-skills-partnership-commits-to-skills-development-for-a-sustainable-pacific) The Pacific Skills Partnership was launched at the Pacific Islands Forum in Nauru yesterday, re-affirming the vital link between skills and sustainable development in the region. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/09/05/pacific-skills-partnership-commits-to-skills-development-for-a-sustainable-pacific) [![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) 5 September 2018 ## [Australia continues to invest in Pacific skills](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2018/news/2018/08/09/australia-continues-to-invest-in-pacific-skills) Today we announce the Australian Government will build on its longstanding investment in Pacific skills by strengthening Australia’s flagship Pacific vocational training facility. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2018/news/2018/08/09/australia-continues-to-invest-in-pacific-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) 9 August 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-3rd-phase-launch_66.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2018/news/2018/08/09/australia-continues-to-invest-in-pacific-skills) ## [APTC welcomes new students in Semester II](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/07/16/aptc-welcomes-new-students-in-semester-ii) Last week, the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) welcomed over 500 regional students at its campuses in Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu. APTC is a flagship program of the Australian Government that has trained ove … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/07/16/aptc-welcomes-new-students-in-semester-ii) [![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 July 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/orientation_sii2018.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/07/16/aptc-welcomes-new-students-in-semester-ii) ## [Workshop for aged-care professionals](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/06/15/workshop-for-aged-care-professionals) Over 50 participants from the aged-care industry were part of a workshop conducted by the Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in collaboration with the Fiji Ministry for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation to mark World Elder Abuse Awarene … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/06/15/workshop-for-aged-care-professionals) [![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) 15 June 2018 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/photo-1-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/06/15/workshop-for-aged-care-professionals) ## [Pastry Chef Serena Zinzowheat seizing skills for Tourism Potential in Morobe](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2018/06/13/pastry-chef-serena-zinzowheat-seizing-skills-for-tourism-potential-in-morobe) Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) alumnus, Serena Zinzowheat is a pastry chef at one of the largest hotels in Papua New Guinea. 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