Carving out a career to become a chef

In the remote village of Henagaru in Goroka, Eastern Highlands Province of Papua New Guinea (PNG), dreams often feel out of reach due to challenging circumstances. For many Papua New Guineans living in remote areas, opportunities to thrive can seem a …

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17 December 2024

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).

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18 September 2024

Naisen Nambahin wins TAFE Queensland ‘Educator of the Year’ Award

TAFE Queensland has recognised Naisen Nambahina as ‘Educator of the Year’.

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17 September 2024

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.

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30 July 2024

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.

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17 July 2024

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).

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20 June 2024

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.

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30 April 2024

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 …

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28 March 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

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

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.

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31 May 2023

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 …

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1 July 2022