For the past five years, Tonga Skills has been supporting Tongans to increase their skills in areas of the economy that are in demand and have the potential to increase their income and grow the economy. During this time, Tonga Skills has been encouraging and piloting different skills delivery models
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Tonga Skills launched Stories of Change for Inclusive Economic Growth and Vanilla Videos
On Monday 21 June 2021, CEO of the Ministry of Education and Training, Dr Tangikina Moimoi Steen, launched a Tonga Skills’ publication entitled Stories of Change for Inclusive Economic Growth (Stories of Change). Stories of Change seeks to capture the lives of young people and adults across the disability spectrum
Skills uplift the economy and livelihood of people on Ha’apai
On the island of Ha’apai, fishing, weaving, and farming are the major sources of income for most families. However, in more recent times, the impact of climate change on the island caused by extreme weather events has led some people to look for innovations and variations on traditional work to
Plumbing skills provide financial security in Vava’u
The people of Vava’u island are known for their excellent farming skills and great produce. Most people are involved in agricultural or fishing-related jobs to provide for their families, but many are starting to look at other sectors in which they might earn a good living. “When I was introduced
Training develops a legacy in seed saving and vegetable growing
On the island of ‘Eua, farming is a well-known source of income for many families. Adding further skills and knowledge to existing farming practices will contribute to a more prosperous farming community throughout the island and generate extra income for families. “If there was anything significant, I have learned from
Tonga Skills launch Moodle online training videos
On Friday 23 October 2020, Tonga Skills for Inclusive Economic Growth will launch three skills training courses on Moodle, an online learning management platform, which is being used to organise and present these instructional videos produced earlier in the year. The production of videos to deliver training was in response
Building Business resilience through coaching and skills training
The Tonga Skills business development strategy involves working closely with businesses through coaching and business management, address skills gaps and support business growth. One business that has recently participated in business coaching is ‘Esiaola Quality Furniture. This long-established wooden furniture manufacturer makes everything from beds, to benches, bookshelves and
TRAINING EQUIPS BOAT OWNERS WITH NEW SKILLS IN OUTBOARD MOTOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Through its Skills Development Fund, Tonga Skills supports local training providers to deliver training in ways that are flexible, inclusive and demand driven. This approach aims to increase the informal training system’s reach so that people from the outer islands have equal access to quality skills training. In Tonga’s coastal
Launching of Tonga Skills Training Videos
8 July 2020 Today, Tonga Skills celebrated the launch of three sets of training videos – a positive outcome to support community economic resilience in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic and associated restrictions in Tonga. These videos will be made available free and online to the public under an
Wood Carving Skills for Building up Handicraft Business
On 15 May 2020, the Australian High Commissioner to Tonga, H.E. Adrian Morrison congratulated 10 participants who completed a two-weeks skills training on wood carving and making carving tools. The training was facilitated by Tonga Skills in collaboration with training provider, Mr Steven Fehoko, in response to a training request