--- title: News | Papua New Guinea description: Papua New Guinea | APTC News & Events --- [![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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For many Papua New Guineans living in remote areas, opportunities to thrive can seem a … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/carving-out-a-career-to-become-a-chef) [![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) 17 December 2024 [![Judas Yawa, the Senior Sous Chef at Mt. Ararat Hotel in Mount Hagen, PNG, and a proud graduate of the Certificate III in Commercial Cookery from APTC shows his culinary skills.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%20-%20Judas%20Yawa...-1.png)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/carving-out-a-career-to-become-a-chef) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Regina drives change, empowering women in the TVET sector](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector) Meet Regina Kombuk Murang, the Senior Head Trainer at Mt Hagen Technical College (MHTC) and an alumna of the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-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) 18 September 2024 [![Regina Murang, a proud alumna of APTC, is now a Senior Trainer at the Mount Hagen Technical College in Papua New Guinea.](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/REGINA~1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/regina-drives-change-empowering-women-in-the-tvet-sector) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Naisen Nambahin wins TAFE Queensland ‘Educator of the Year’ Award](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) TAFE Queensland has recognised Naisen Nambahina as ‘Educator of the Year’. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) [![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) 17 September 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Mr%20Naisen%20Nambahin%2c%20Carpentry%20trainer%20from%20PNG%20campus.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/naisen-nambahin-wins-tafe-queensland-educator-of-the-year-award) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Aged care training equips locals with knowledge for overseas employment opportunities](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aged-care-training-equips-locals-with-knowledge-for-overseas-employment-opportunities) Congratulations to 23 Papua New Guineans who have completed a three-week aged care training program delivered by the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), with 20 participants securing job offers in Australia. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aged-care-training-equips-locals-with-knowledge-for-overseas-employment-opportunities) [![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 July 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/group-shot_enb-group.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aged-care-training-equips-locals-with-knowledge-for-overseas-employment-opportunities) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) ## [APTC and Mayur Resources sign agreement to empower local workforce near PNG’s Lime Mining Project](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-mayur-resources-sign-agreement-to-empower-local-workforce-near-png-s-lime-mining-project) Papua New Guinea (PNG) is poised for exciting developments in skills training and employment opportunities within communities surrounding the Central Province’s Lime Mining Project. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-mayur-resources-sign-agreement-to-empower-local-workforce-near-png-s-lime-mining-project) [![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) 17 July 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-s-png-executive-country-director-ren%C3%A9e-archer-(third-from-left)-and-mayur-resources-ltd-executive-director-musje-werror-(second-from-right)-are-j-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-mayur-resources-sign-agreement-to-empower-local-workforce-near-png-s-lime-mining-project) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [Graduate credits APTC training for promotion, encourages others to upskill](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) Allan Hanam, from Madang Province in Papua New Guinea, is on a path to success and is thankful for having sacrificed time to upskill with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC). [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) [![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 June 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/graduate-credits-aptc-training-for-promotion-encourages-others-to-upskill) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Alumni Impact](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-impact) ## [Australian Government and APTC boost education with new kitchen facility at MHTC](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australian-government-and-aptc-boost-education-with-new-kitchen-facility-at-mhtc) The Mount Hagen Technical College (MHTC) in Papua New Guinea recently marked a significant achievement with the grand unveiling of its newly renovated kitchen facility. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australian-government-and-aptc-boost-education-with-new-kitchen-facility-at-mhtc) [![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 April 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mhtc-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australian-government-and-aptc-boost-education-with-new-kitchen-facility-at-mhtc) [TVET Partners](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tvet-partners) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) ## [83 Papua New Guineans awarded Australian qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/83-papua-new-guineans-awarded-australian-qualifications) A total of 83 Papua New Guineans, comprising 65 men and 18 women, have successfully graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) in Port Moresby on Tuesday, 26 March 2024. This marks a major achievement resulting from the Australian … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/83-papua-new-guineans-awarded-australian-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) 28 March 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-graduates-in-png-celebrated-their-achievements-at-a-graduation-ceremony-in-port-moresby-this-week-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/83-papua-new-guineans-awarded-australian-qualifications) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Latest News](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/latest-news) ## [Building skills development in Manus](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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 … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/building-skills-development-in-manus) [![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) 22 December 2023 ## [88 Papua New Guineans build TVET careers with Australian qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/88-papua-new-guineans-build-tvet-careers-with-australian-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) 30 October 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/png-graduation-on-11-october-2023.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/88-papua-new-guineans-build-tvet-careers-with-australian-qualifications) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) ## [APTC graduate helps train the next generation of electrical tradespeople](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-helps-train-the-next-generation-of-electrical-tradespeople) Mr Isaac Opeti is a trainer in Electrotechnology at Bougainville Technical College in Tinputz. He is passionate about training up skilled electrical tradespeople. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-helps-train-the-next-generation-of-electrical-tradespeople) [![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 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/mr-isaac-opeti-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-graduate-helps-train-the-next-generation-of-electrical-tradespeople) [Papua New Guinea](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/papua-new-guinea) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [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) Load More Stories   #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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