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APTC empowers 78 Kiribati TVET educators with crucial skills

Seventy-eight educators from Kiribati’s Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions have enhanced their ability to effectively engage with staff and students, thanks to a series of professional development workshops conducted …

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17 November 2024

154 Solomon Islanders graduate with Australian qualifications

Australia celebrated a significant milestone for 154 Solomon Islanders at the SSEC Hall, Central Honiara, who graduated with Australian qualifications in August.

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14 November 2024

APTC and SFESA partnership strengthens fire and emergency services in Samoa

The partnership between the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and the Samoa Fire and Emergency Services Authority (SFESA) has helped to enhance fire safety and emergency response capabilities in the Samoan community through targeted capacit …

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14 November 2024

APTC supports sustainability in culinary arts

When it comes to creating cuisines and fine dining, chefs play a key role in providing this experience.

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11 November 2024

Australian alumna empowers her community through fashion

Australia is Solomon Islands’ nambawan partner in providing skills training to Solomon Islanders.

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25 October 2024

APTC alumna, Salote Tadokai, pioneers as Fiji’s first female trainer in Sustainable Boat Building course

While women in the Pacific are more vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, they are also at the forefront of solutions in their communities.

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20 October 2024

317 graduates from APTC set to boost productivity and sustainable development in Fiji

The Australian Government-funded, Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC), in a recent graduation ceremony held at the Fiji National University Campus in Nasinu, recognised the achievements of 317 Fijians, including 181 women, who have successful …

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16 October 2024

APTC equips 25 i-Kiribati with skills to drive economic progress

The Australian High Commission in Kiribati and the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) proudly celebrated the graduation of 25 I-Kiribati nationals who have earned Australian standard and internationally-recognised qualifications.

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13 October 2024

Joe’s mission to empower students and build resilient homes in Vanuatu

Ni-Vanuatu Joe Taur’s life took a dramatic turn after Tropical Cyclone Pam struck Vanuatu in 2015, devastating schools, homes, and vital infrastructure. Cyclone Pam was one of the worst disasters to hit Vanuatu, leaving behind a trail of destruction …

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29 September 2024

APTC supports Chevalier Training Centre to strengthen TVET training

The Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) recently provided essential tools and equipment to support Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) delivery for 34 students at the Chevalier Training Centre (CTC) in Wainadoi, Navua.

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27 September 2024

Skills boost for PALM workers

Australia is partnering with the Solomon Islands Government to deliver skills and jobs for Solomon Islanders, including in the meat processing sector.

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25 September 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