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Trade skills essential to progress
Speaking at the recent APTC graduation held in Idubada, Port Moresby, Acting Director General, AUSAid, Mr Peter Baxter said, "The development of a strong base of trade skills is essential for the ongoing development of any nation, and particularly so for PNG."
Mr Baxter continued, "Close partnerships with key industry stakeholders means that the APTC is geared up to help meet the trade and training needs of PNG..."
Graduating at the ceremony, ready to meet the trade needs of PNG, were 62 APTC students in Certificate III in carpentry, diesel fitting, fitting and machining, metal fabrication, and automotive.
The close nature of the relationship between APTC and local industry was endorsed by comments made by David Purcell, Ela Motors CEO and Managing Director, who said that APTC is playing a crucial role in human resource development within Ela Motors.
"The partnership with the APC is a big asset for our business here complex automotive industry in PNG, and it's a win-win for Ela Motors, PNG and PNG technicians in an increasingly complex automotive industry, that is why we will continue to support the APTC in any way we can."
Ray Ninnes Area Manager, Hastings Deering, agreed, saying, "The work that APTC is doing is clearly enhancing our efforts and those of other PNG companies who are training people through apprenticeships."
A group of graduates with Mr Baxter, (left) and graduate in Certificate
III Metal Fabrication, Steward Etapa in traditional dress (centre)
Mr Peter Baxter, Acting Director General, AUSAid, addressing the
graduates, their families and friends, and industry partners at the
Port Moresby graduation