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

Samoa firefighters upskill with APTC and FRV training

Seventy-four staff members of the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) are poised to elevate their careers and personal growth after completing a series of accredited short courses from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC).

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10 June 2024

APTC supports Bishop Naramana Training Institute to enhance learning experience

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) recently provided a crucial boost to its Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) partner, Bishop Naramana Institute of Technology in Isabel Province, Solomon Islands.

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6 June 2024

APTC and YCV partner to empower Vanuatu youth and drive sustainable development

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with Youth Challenge Vanuatu (YCV), a leading youth organisation in Vanuatu. This partnership signifies the Australian Government’s continued commitment to strengt …

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29 May 2024

APTC and NUS renew longstanding partnership to strengthen skills development in Samoa

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the National University of Samoa (NUS) are pleased to announce the renewal of their longstanding partnership, reaffirming the commitment to advancing education and vocational training in Samoa.

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22 April 2024

FHTA and APTC collaborate for tourism growth

The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association (FHTA) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) to improve skills development and capacity building within Fiji's hospitality and tourism sector.

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4 April 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

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 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

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 upskills trainers for a skilled workforce in Vanuatu

Australia recently supported 15 trainers from various educational institutions in Santo located in Sanma Province, Vanuatu to complete the International Skills Training (IST) Advanced Trainer and Assessor Course delivered by the Australia Pacific Tra …

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12 September 2023

UNODC and APTC join forces to tackle corruption in vocational education

The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) have partnered to address the effects of corruption on education, society and economic development. The two organisations are collaborating to en …

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3 August 2023