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
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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.
UP-COMING TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES
A more detailed list of training opportunities will be provided over the coming days.
TONGA SKILLS CONTINUES POST GITA RECOVERY WORK
The collaboration between Tonga Skills and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, Forestry and Fisheries continues today in Veitongo with the second training on immediate emergency food production for the Central and Nuku’alofa districts. An estimated 80 people attended the training and their main concern was about access to land and
Over 100 priority training areas identified by Tonga Skills and TBEC
Tonga Skills met with the Tonga Business Enterprise Centre (TBEC) training team to plan collaboration for the skills training calendar 2018. Over 100 training areas have been identified as priorities for this year to respond to industry demand and small business growth opportunities across Tonga.