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The graduates celebrated their achievements at a … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/117-tongans-graduate-with-australian-qualifications-boosting-local-skills) [![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 February 2025 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Photo%203%20-%20Graduates%20with%20VIP%20guests%20at%20graduation%20ceremony.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/117-tongans-graduate-with-australian-qualifications-boosting-local-skills) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga) [Media Releases](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/media-releases) ## [TNQAB and APTC partner to strengthen TVET in Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tnqab-and-aptc-partner-to-strengthen-tvet-in-tonga) The Tonga National Qualifications Authority Board (TNQAB) and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) are working together to bridge skills gaps and develop pathways for training and employment opportunities to accommodate labour mobility and … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tnqab-and-aptc-partner-to-strengthen-tvet-in-tonga) [![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 August 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/partnership-signing-between-tnqab-and-aptc0cf2f31232e94c5898f0c89095cb57f3.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tnqab-and-aptc-partner-to-strengthen-tvet-in-tonga) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [MET, TIST and APTC strengthen collaboration to enhance TVET in Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/met-tist-and-aptc-strengthen-collaboration-to-enhance-tvet-in-tonga) Tonga’s Ministry of Education and Training (MET) and the Tonga Institute of Science and Technology (TIST) have committed to renewing their partnership with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) to promote skills development for improved emp … [Read Story](https://aptc.edu.au/news/met-tist-and-aptc-strengthen-collaboration-to-enhance-tvet-in-tonga) [![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) 21 July 2022 [![](https://aptc.edu.au/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/acting-australian-high-commissioner-to-tonga-mr-andrew-ford-and-met-ceo-dr-tangikina-moimoi-steen-at-the-partnership-renewal-signing.jpg)](https://aptc.edu.au/news/met-tist-and-aptc-strengthen-collaboration-to-enhance-tvet-in-tonga) [Tonga](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/tonga) [Partnership Hub](https://aptc.edu.au/news/tag/partnership-hub) ## [Lopeti empowers fellow Tongans through TVET](https://aptc.edu.au/news/lopeti-empowers-fellow-tongans-through-tvet) The Australia Pacific Training Coalition's (APTC) investment in creating skills for life has enabled Lopeti Filo to upskill and share his knowledge and expertise with others. 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