New Zealand’s Volunteer Services Abroad (VSA) sends skilled Kiwis overseas to share their experience and knowledge directly with local people and communities. Ms Diane Thorne – George Program Manager from VSA, and Team Leader of Tonga Skills Dr Uhila – Moe – Langi Fasi signed a partnership agreement for VSA
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Vava’u Fishermen Learn Motor Maintenance
Fishermen from Vava’u were able to learn how to maintain and repair their outboard motor in a recent Tonga Skills training. They are now able to get their boats on the water and safely return to sell their catch. The trainees were very pleased with the training and say this
High Commissioner Launches New Training Program
The Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, his Excellency Andrew Ford, launched the commencement of a new plumbing training program at the Tonga Institute of Science and Technology, as part of a comprehensive upgrade initiative through Tonga Skills. “Teaching resources, international training for teachers, new equipment and a dedicated workshop –
Partnership Strengthens Plumbing Training Course
Tonga Skills is partnering with TAFE Queensland to strengthen the plumbing training program at the Tonga Institute of Science and Technology (TIST). Support includes professional development for trainers, upgrading of teaching and learning resources, and purchase of new tools and equipment. The improvements will enable the program to align with
International Training and Assessment Course Delivered in Tonga
Tonga Skills is working in partnership with Australia in Tonga and Australia-Pacific Technical College (APTC) in the delivery of the International Training and Assessment Course for the first time in Tonga. This internationally-recognised program designed by the Australian Government Department of Education and Training provides an exciting professional development and
Training in Fruit Tree Cultivation
Tonga Skills continues to support the Agricultural sector in Vava’u through practical training in Fruit Tree Cultivation. The training, delivered by the Officer in Charge from the Ministry of Agriculture, focused on cultivation, crafting and tree management. Samples of both long-term fruit trees – such as mango, avocado, orange, tava
Sewing Training in Vava’u
Tonga Skills facilitated the delivery of sewing training for 20 women in Vava’u including one with a disability. Ms Soana Masunu is both speech and hearing impaired, however, it never stops her from participating fully in activities that will improve her skills and economic growth potential. Many of the women
President of the Tonga National Vision Impairment Association Undertakes Certificate Course in Teaching
With Tonga Skills support, Mr. ‘Ofeina Leka, President of the Tonga National Vision Impairment Association, is undertaking the Certificate Course in Teaching at Tupou Tertiary Institute. This will strengthen Mr Leka’s skills in training others with vision impairment in the use of screen-reading software, and will open up future training
Australia’s Foreign Minister, Hon. Julie Bishop MP, meets Tonga Skills team
Tonga Skills rounded off a very productive week with its display at Tatakamotonga’s Fatu Hall, as part of the demonstration of the Cyclone Gita recovery effort for the visit of Australia’s Foreign Minister, Hon. Julie Bishop MP and Australia’s Minister for International Development, Hon. Senator Concetta Fierravanti-Wells. The nine displays
Tonga Skills facilitated the second Skills Sector Steering Committee (SSSC) Meeting
Tonga Skills facilitated the second Skills Sector Steering Committee (SSSC) Meeting on the 20th March at the Tanoa International Hotel. The meeting was chaired by the CEO of MEIDECC, on behalf of the appointed Chairman, the Minister for MEIDECC, Hon. Poasi Mataele Tei who was engaged in post-Gita recovery planning.