A unique partnership between the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF), the Pacific Tourism Organization (SPTO), Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) and Tourism Solomons in response to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
We have two new courses now added to the program.
The Australian Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) is offering the following micro-credential courses:
– Digital Literacy Essentials which provides an introduction to modern digital technologies, software and popular social media platforms.
– Communication Technologies for Business Success which explores digital communication technologies and software used by industry today and how these can improve productivity and collaboration in the workplace.
– COVID Safe for Personal Services (Beauty and Nails) (NEW) which has been designed for those who work in the beauty, nail salons, massage (therapeutic and non-therapeutic), tanning, tattoo parlours, spas, saunas and bathhouses sector.
– COVID Safe for Dining In (NEW) which has been designed for those who work in the Hospitality Sector.
Individuals will be selected to undertake these courses fully funded by UNDP with support from the Government of Japan.
The programme support is aimed at tourism employees and associated sectors that have lost their jobs or been adversely affected as a direct effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the tourism industry in Solomon Islands.
Preference will be given to applicants with a good understanding of written and spoken English and with access to a device that will enable them to complete the course(s) online.
To be eligible for this course, you must be a citizen of Solomon Islands and been adversely affected by the COVID 19 pandemic.
Please click on the link below to Register to complete one of these courses which will be offered for free. You may be contacted to provide further details during the screening process. Please ensure that your contact details are correct to allow us to contact you in a timely fashion.
The due date for applications have been extended.