--- title: News (9) description: APTC News & Events (9) --- [![APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+Title+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) [![APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Brand/APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour.svg "APTC-Logo+AustAid-colour")](https://aptc.edu.au/) - [Who we are](https://aptc.edu.au) - [Our Performance](https://aptc.edu.au/our-performance) - [APTC Locations](https://aptc.edu.au/locations) - [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/fiji-islands-regional-head-offic) - [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/papua-new-guinea-country-office) - [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/samoa-country-office) - [Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/kiribati-country-contact) - [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/solomon-islands-country-offic) - [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/vanuatu-country-offic) - [Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/timor-leste-country-contact) - [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/tonga-country-contact) - 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[Gender Equity, Disability & Social Inclusion](https://aptc.edu.au/gedsi) - [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-infrastructure) - [Climate & Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/skills-for-climate-and-disaster-resilience) - [Student Services](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-student-services) - [Alumni Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-hub) - [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-spotlight) - [Stay Connected](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-update-details) - [Alumni Registration](https://aptc.edu.au/alumni-registration) [Jobs Portal](https://aptc.edu.au/aptc-jobs-portal) # All Topics [All Topics](https://aptc.edu.au/news)[Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub)[Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands)[Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands)[Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases)[Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories)[Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu)[Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea)[Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure)[TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners)[GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi)[Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa)[Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact)[Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight)[Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility)[Events & Activities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/events-activities)[Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news)[Climate Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/climate-disaster-resilience)[Kiribati](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/kiribati)[Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga)[Graduation](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/graduation)[Microcredentials](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/microcredentials)[Timor-Leste](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/timor-leste)[Tuvalu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tuvalu) ## [APTC and NOLA continue to work towards promoting inclusive training and employment outcomes](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2022/07/15/aptc-and-nola-continue-to-work-towards-promoting-inclusive-training-and-employment-outcomes) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Samoa’s Disability Advocacy Organisation, Nuanua O Le Alofa (NOLA) have renewed their partnership to promote inclusive education and employment opportunities for all Samoans, including persons with … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2022/07/15/aptc-and-nola-continue-to-work-towards-promoting-inclusive-training-and-employment-outcomes) [![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 July 2022 ## [APTC, NUS and SQA renew partnership to strengthen Samoa’s TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-nus-and-sqa-renew-partnership-to-strengthen-samoa-s-tvet-sector) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), National University of Samoa (NUS) and the Samoa Qualifications Authority (SQA) renewed their commitment to continue working together to promote the delivery of quality, inclusive and relevant technica … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-nus-and-sqa-renew-partnership-to-strengthen-samoa-s-tvet-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) 13 July 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/partnership-renewal-signing-between-the-aptc-nus-and-sqa-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-nus-and-sqa-renew-partnership-to-strengthen-samoa-s-tvet-sector) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [Australia provides new vehicle to Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2022/news/2022/07/10/australia-provides-new-vehicle-to-solomon-islands-association-of-vocational-rural-training-centres) Australia has provided a new vehicle to the Solomon Islands Association of Vocational Rural Training Centres (SIAVRTC) to support its service delivery to national training providers. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2022/news/2022/07/10/australia-provides-new-vehicle-to-solomon-islands-association-of-vocational-rural-training-centres) [![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 July 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/handover-of-a-new-vehicle-to-the-siavrtc.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2022/news/2022/07/10/australia-provides-new-vehicle-to-solomon-islands-association-of-vocational-rural-training-centres) ## [Ezekiel Darrell Ramo](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/06/30/ezekiel-darrell-ramo) Certificate IV Youth Work (CHC40413) Ezekiel Ramo is an APTC alumnus from the Solomon Islands in pursuit of education which has taken him from being a young high school dropout to attaining an Australian qualification. He is now on the brink of compl … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/06/30/ezekiel-darrell-ramo) [![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 July 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/ezekiel-ramo.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/06/30/ezekiel-darrell-ramo) ## [Over 200 Papua New Guineans gain TVET qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/over-200-papua-new-guineans-gain-tvet-qualifications) Australia’s support through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) has trained the latest cohort of 203 Papua New Guinea (PNG) nationals in various technical and vocational programs, contributing to the country’s skilled and productive workf … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/over-200-papua-new-guineans-gain-tvet-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) 1 July 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/some-of-the-aptc-png-graduates-during-the-recent-virtual-graduation.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/over-200-papua-new-guineans-gain-tvet-qualifications) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) ## [Australia supports Divit Rural Training Centre with new vehicle and resources](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2022/news/2022/06/16/australia-supports-divit-rural-training-centre-with-new-vehicle-and-resources) Through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), Australia has provided Divit Rural Training Centre (RTC) with a new vehicle and tools and resources to strengthen its training delivery. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2022/news/2022/06/16/australia-supports-divit-rural-training-centre-with-new-vehicle-and-resources) [![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 June 2022 ## [Kolinio Tuiraviravi](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/05/30/kolinio-tuiraviravi) Certificate III in Engineering - Mechanical Trade (Maintenance) Diesel Fitting pathway (MEM30205) [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/05/30/kolinio-tuiraviravi) [![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) 31 May 2022 ## [Fijian aged care workers to benefit from new pilot program](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fijian-aged-care-workers-to-benefit-from-new-pilot-program) A Fiji aged care pilot was launched today by the Australian Government to increase qualified Fijian aged care workers under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) scheme. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fijian-aged-care-workers-to-benefit-from-new-pilot-program) [![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) 30 May 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/participants-of-the-fiji-aged-care-pilot-program-with-aptc-staff-at-the-training-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fijian-aged-care-workers-to-benefit-from-new-pilot-program) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility) ## [APTC works with International Needs Fiji to enhance digital literacy skills for women](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-international-needs-fiji-to-enhance-digital-literacy-skills-for-women) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) collaborated with International Needs Fiji to improve the digital literacy skills of 20 women for better employment prospects. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-international-needs-fiji-to-enhance-digital-literacy-skills-for-women) [![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) 24 May 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-1-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-international-needs-fiji-to-enhance-digital-literacy-skills-for-women) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) ## [Tonga’s Ministry of Education and Training launches new TVET Coordination Unit](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2022/05/19/tonga-s-ministry-of-education-and-training-launches-new-tvet-coordination-unit) A new TVET Coordination Unit established by the Government of Tonga’s Ministry of Education and Training (MET) was launched on 21 April 2022. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2022/05/19/tonga-s-ministry-of-education-and-training-launches-new-tvet-coordination-unit) [![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) 20 May 2022 ## [Sharin Vile](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/05/08/sharin-vile) Certificate IV in Community Development (CHC40808) [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/05/08/sharin-vile) [![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 May 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/sharin-vile.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/alumni-spotlight/2022/05/08/sharin-vile) ## [APTC works with FNU to strengthen Fiji’s aged-care sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-fnu-to-strengthen-fiji-s-aged-care-sector) Twenty-four Fijians are undertaking the Australia Pacific Training Coalition’s (APTC) Certificate III in Individual Support (Ageing, Home & Community) program that is being delivered for the first time from the Fiji National University (FNU) Nurs … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-fnu-to-strengthen-fiji-s-aged-care-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) 20 April 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/image-01.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-works-with-fnu-to-strengthen-fiji-s-aged-care-sector) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners) [Labour Mobility](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/labour-mobility) Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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