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The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific (AIFFP) has invested AUD72 million in Fiji’s transport infrastruct … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/building-safer-roads-australian-investment-enhances-safety-standards-in-fiji) [![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) 3 July 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aiffp.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/building-safer-roads-australian-investment-enhances-safety-standards-in-fiji) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Welding course transforms Sisilia’s life](https://aptc.edu.au/news/welding-course-transforms-sisilia-s-life) Meet Sisilia Seviua, a remarkable APTC graduate who is shattering barriers. She’s proving that this valuable skill is for everyone and that there are huge advantages to be gained from learning a trade. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/welding-course-transforms-sisilia-s-life) [![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 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-alumna-sisilia-seviua-applying-her-welding-skills-during-the-course---copy.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/welding-course-transforms-sisilia-s-life) [Impact Stories](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/impact-stories) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Shelvin excels as a skilled tradesperson with Australian support](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/shelvin-excels-as-a-skilled-tradesperson-with-australian-support) [![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) 5 February 2024 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/shelvin-avneel-prasad-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/shelvin-excels-as-a-skilled-tradesperson-with-australian-support) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Alumni Spotlight](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/alumni-spotlight) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Australia boosts infrastructure skills development at Bishop Naramana Institute of Technology](https://aptc.edu.au/news/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. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australia-boosts-infrastructure-skills-development-at-bishop-naramana-institute-of-technology) [![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) 8 December 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptcre-1-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/australia-boosts-infrastructure-skills-development-at-bishop-naramana-institute-of-technology) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [More women graduates to contribute to a skilled Samoan workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) More than 100 new graduates in Samoa celebrated their Australian-standard qualifications in technical and vocational programs through the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), marking an increase in the number of women graduates. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) [![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 October 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/proud-aptc-graduates-celebrate-their-success-with-guests-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-apia-samoa-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/latest-news/2023/news/2023/10/18/more-women-graduates-to-contribute-to-a-skilled-samoan-workforce) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [APTC and Icon-Reeves collaborate to upskill Vanuatu’s construction workforce](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) Icon-Reeves International has been working with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to deliver training for over 600 Ni-Vanuatu workers engaged in the Cook and Tiroas redevelopment project under the Vanuatu - Australian Defence Cooperatio … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) [![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) 25 August 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/someof-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-and-icon-reeves-collaborate-to-upskill-vanuatu-s-construction-workforce) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [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) ## [APTC delivers skills to Solomon Islanders](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-delivers-skills-to-solomon-islanders) With Australian support, the national workforce has been strengthened with 76 Solomon Islanders completing their training and graduating with Australian recognised qualifications in various technical and vocational skills through the Australia Pacifi … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-delivers-skills-to-solomon-islanders) [![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 March 2023 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Mirocredentials-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/aptc-delivers-skills-to-solomon-islanders) [Solomon Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/solomon-islands) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Women can do anything - Upskilling Fijian Women in Construction](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/10/25/women-can-do-anything-upskilling-fijian-women-in-construction) Eleven skilled Fijian women are continuing to push boundaries, progress gender equality and increase the potential that exists for “green jobs” for women. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/10/25/women-can-do-anything-upskilling-fijian-women-in-construction) [![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) 26 October 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_8130.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/news/2020/10/25/women-can-do-anything-upskilling-fijian-women-in-construction) [GEDSI](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/gedsi) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [170 Samoans graduate from APTC with Australian qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/samoans-graduate-from-aptc-with-australian-qualifications) One hundred seventy Samoans recently graduated from the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) with Australian-standard qualifications across 12 diverse courses. [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/samoans-graduate-from-aptc-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) 27 August 2020 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/aptc-graduates-in-samoa-celebrate-their-achievements-at-the-graduation-ceremony-in-apia-on-8-august-2024-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/samoans-graduate-from-aptc-with-australian-qualifications) [Samoa](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/samoa) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) [Climate Disaster Resilience](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/climate-disaster-resilience) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Success for partners in plumbing on Santo, Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/success-for-partners-in-plumbing-on-santo-vanuatu) A one-month plumbing training delivered in Santo, Vanuatu doubled as a community development project with the construction of an amenity block at Bombua High School, which currently accommodates Londua Technical College after the Ambae Volcano erupti … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/success-for-partners-in-plumbing-on-santo-vanuatu) [![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) 8 May 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/40795155233_e2b1f7a997_o699df0383a094b3da0a42e117dca28f1-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/success-for-partners-in-plumbing-on-santo-vanuatu) [Vanuatu](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/vanuatu) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) ## [Fiji construction sector to benefit from strengthened and standardised national qualifications](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fiji-construction-sector-to-benefit-from-strengthened-and-standardised-national-qualifications) Fiji’s construction sector will soon benefit from strengthened and standardised National Qualifications in Carpentry after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed today between the Australia-Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), the Fiji National … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fiji-construction-sector-to-benefit-from-strengthened-and-standardised-national-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) 11 April 2019 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/img_1000-1.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/fiji-construction-sector-to-benefit-from-strengthened-and-standardised-national-qualifications) [Fiji Islands](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/fiji-islands) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) [Skills for Infrastructure](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/skills-for-infrastructure) #### Subscribe to the latest APTC News & Events. 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