Republic of Nauru celebrates International Women's Day
A national holiday and celebrations took place in the Republic of Nauru in recognition of International Women's Day.
Female Painters celebrate International Women's Day
The women attending the all female Painting and Decorating course at the APTC Fiji Campus celebrated International Women's Day by recounting their experiences as women in the trades.
Kiribati's Kabiriera Karibanang continues career path
APTC graduate Kabiriera Karibanang of Kiribati has begun his new career as a lecturer at the Kiribati Institute of Technology (KIT).
Close shave at Totoka for Fiji Country Manager
Mr Anthony Bailey, APTC Fiji Country Manager, School of Tourism and Hospitality volunteered his time and beard last month at Totoka Hair Design in Suva, the hairdressing training facility of the APTC.
Positive outcomes from Melbourne workshop
APTC senior managers recently met in Melbourne for a two-day workshop. Participants included staff from the Coordination Office, Box Hill Institute of TAFE and Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE, and Tina Seniloli from AusAid, Suva.
Hospitality course opens opportunities
Ms Rachael Kong, a graduate of the APTC Hospitality (Operations) Certificate III course, works as the Office Administrator of CARE International, Vanuatu.
Vanuatu teacher works to implement change
APTC graduate Meriam Lin, who hails from the northern Vanuatu island of Pentecost, said that that acquiring her Certificate III in Children Services has raised both her work and the school performance output to a higher level.
Tongan graduates develop tourism and hospitality careers
"On my recent visit to Tonga, I was able to catch up with a number of APTC tourism and hospitality graduates who have returned home after training in Samoa," reported Ms Julie Kean, Samoa Country Manager, APTC School of Tourism and Hospitality.
Barista success for PNG students
The International division of the annual Vanuatu Barista competition went to APTC student Christopher Piets.
Ronic Joe - the man behind the scenes
Ronic Joe, APTC Student Welfare and Scholarship Coordinator at the Vanuatu Campus, "works tirelessly with and for our students," said Ms Jan Matheson, APTC Vanuatu Country Manager. "He carries out a myriad of tasks with a smile on his face and a joke …
APTC student takes home trophy
APTC Mechanical Fitting and Machining student John Kua took home the second place trophy in the Papua New Guinea Apprentice of the Year competition.
Student Orientation at Vanuatu Campus
It's the start of another year at APTC in Vanuatu. Eighty-nine students have arrived in Port Vila from PNG, Solomon, Tonga and remote outer islands of Vanuatu, "very keen to begin studies in Certificate III in Children Service and Commercial Cookery, …