Congratulations to 10 (ten) industry coaches who have been trained by Tonga Skills to address the demand for coaching services in specialised areas across a range of industry sectors in Tonga’s business market. These coaches were identified through their previous engagement with Tonga Skills, and invited to participate in two
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National Qualifications to boost Tonga’s tourism industry
Image: Dr. Semisi Taumoepeau (middle) with the Tonga Skills Team Leader, Sally Bannah (left) and Skills Coordinator, Tu’ifua Takapautolo (right) Last year, a total number of 64 national certificates were awarded to students who completed tourism-related courses. The development of these courses was led by the Director of Pacific Studies
Assistant Minister sees result of skills development through Value Chain Integration on ‘Eua
Image: Senator Anne Ruston meets Falakiko Falemaka and family Tonga Skills was fortunate to join Senator Anne Ruston, Assistant Minister for International Development and the Pacific, during a visit to some of our tourism business clients on ‘Eua. The Assistant Minister spent time at ‘Kiko’s Whale Swim’ and learned how
Big step forward for people with disabilities
Members of the Disability Persons Organisations (DPOs) are benefiting from a unique partnership that is providing them with a workshop and high-quality electric tools for carving production and training. People with disabilities have developed many new skills in wood, pearl and bone carving through training with Tonga Skills, and are
Tonga Skills Breaks Down Barriers for Tongans Living with Disability
People with disabilities face multiple barriers to earning an income and gaining economic independence. The Inclusion Strategy of the Tonga Skills program, funded by Australia in Tonga, focusses on a twin-track approach to assist people with disabilities gain new skills, improve productivity and access new markets. With assistance from the
Increasing Income Potential Through Design Skills and Financial Literacy
Linking design skills training and business planning helps artisans increase their income-earning potential. That is why Tonga Skills, funded by Australia in Tonga, facilitates access for women and men in rural communities to skills development to improve the quality and marketability of their products. With assistance from the Tonga Women’s
Tonga Skills Office to Host TATVET Quarterly Meetings
The Tonga Association of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TATVET) recently held a meeting at the Tonga Skills office. Present were representatives from 7 of the training organisations in Tonga as well as 2 staff from VSA (Volunteer Service Abroad). Diane Thorne – George from New Zealand’s VSA discussed
New Zealand Volunteers To Support Skills Development In Tonga
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
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 –