From Passion to Profession in the Pacific.
28-year-old Lester Satini has always been into mechanics—but never had the chance to get formal training. That changed when he joined the Outboard Motor (OBM) User and Maintenance course at Tekelea Training Centre (TTC) in the Solomon Islands, supported by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade @MFATNZ with support from the Commonwealth of Learning’s (COL) @COL4D Pacific Partnership for Open, Distance, and Flexible Learning.
“When I heard about the training in 2024, I thought, this is it—this is my chance to learn about something related to mechanics because it is my interest,” Lester said.
Already working at Discount Parts and Power Product, Lester wanted to back up his experience with real skills. And he did just that by gaining practical knowledge, building confidence on the job and levelling up with 2-stroke engine expertise.
“Now that I’ve graduated, it’s helping me at work every day,” he shared.
With Cohort 2 on the way, more people like Lester will have the chance to turn their interests into real-world skills and take the next step in their careers in the Solomon Islands.
#COL4D #MFATNZ #TechnicalSkills #OBMTraining #SkillsForLife #YouthEmployment #TTC #MFATNZ #PacificSkills #UpSkilling #HandsOnLearning
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Online Learning is Boosting Women’s Participation in TVET in the Solomon Islands.
For years, cultural expectations have limited women's access to technical and vocational education and training (TVET). But change is happening.
Thanks to the Pacific TVET Online Toolkit (pacifictoolkit.col.org/), supported by the Commonwealth of Learning @COL4D and funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade @MFATNZ, more women educators at Tuvaruhu TVET are gaining access to quality, self-paced professional development.
Instructors in home economics, tourism, and nutrition are using the Toolkit to enhance their teaching strategies, industry engagement, and lesson planning — aligning education more closely with real-world job markets.
Online learning is breaking barriers. It’s giving women the flexibility to upskill while balancing other responsibilities — making sure they have a stronger voice in shaping the future of TVET education.
As digital access and training facilities improve, we’re seeing the foundation of a more inclusive and empowered education system being built — one where women lead the way in preparing the next generation of skilled professionals.
#COL4D #MFATNZ #TVET #WomenInEducation #TVETTraining #DigitalInclusion #SkillsForSuccess #MFATNZ #SolomonIslands #EdTech #EmpowermentThroughEducation
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