Partnership to strengthen skills development in Fiji's aged care sector

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), has extended its support to the Sangam Institute of Technology College of Nursing and Health Care Education (SIT CON), a nursing education institution under the governance of the Then India Sanmarga Ik …

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13 February 2024

Shelvin excels as a skilled tradesperson with Australian support

From a young age, Shelvin Avneel Prasad had already established that he would pursue a career in construction and tiling. Growing up, Shelvin was inspired by watching skilled carpenters build houses in his community.

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5 February 2024

APTC and SINYC advance TVET opportunities through Virtual Youth Skills Hub Dialogue

Australia is a key enabler of education and technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Solomon Islands, helping to strengthen and promote employment and economic development.

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16 January 2024

Building skills development in Manus

Manus is building its skilled labour force following the graduation of 28 individuals who successfully completed technical and skills training programs provided by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). Nineteen students graduated with an i …

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22 December 2023

Australia supports Rural Training Centres with carpentry and construction tools

Australia, through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), recently handed over carpentry, construction and joinery tools and equipment to three Rural Training Centres to boost skills development in the Solomon Islands.

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13 December 2023

Australia and Solomon Islands celebrate the first student completions of the Aged Care Preparatory skill set

Australia is a proud supporter of skills strengthening and economic growth in Solomon Islands. Through its existing partnerships with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Solomon Islands Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Tra …

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13 December 2023

Australia boosts infrastructure skills development at Bishop Naramana Institute of Technology

The Australian Government reaffirms its commitment to education and skills development in the Solomon Islands.

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8 December 2023

Australia supports upskilling of hospitality workers in the Solomon Islands for the 17th Pacific Games

As the Solomon Islands gears up to host the 17th Pacific Games later this month, Australia is supporting the enhancement of tourism and hospitality in Honiara.

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14 November 2023

APTC graduates to contribute to a more skilled Tuvalu workforce

The Australian Government supports strengthening Tuvalu’s workforce to be more skilled, inclusive and productive as 21 Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) students graduated on Tuesday, 7 November 2023.

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9 November 2023

Australian-supported Principals Conference commits to excellence in the Solomon Islands Skills Sector

Australia, through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), is supporting the advancement of technical and vocational education and training (TVET) in the Solomon Islands through the Annual Principals Conference.

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6 November 2023

APTC graduates celebrate achievements in the Solomon Islands

Under the Solomon Islands Australia Skills Partnership, Australia has supported the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in training 185 graduates who will be contributing their skills and knowledge to the Solomon Islands' workforce and econom …

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3 November 2023

88 Papua New Guineans build TVET careers with Australian qualifications

Eighty-eight Papua New Guineans have successfully completed their qualifications from various technical and vocational programs delivered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), an Australian Government initiative.

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30 October 2023