The cabinet has approved a joint proposal from the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Finance to explore various options to support Pacific Polytech as Fiji is facing constraints in terms of availability of technical skills for its industry and public sectors.
While making an announcement on the decision following yesterday’s cabinet meeting, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says unfortunately, the number of TVET graduates have declined consistently in Fiji during the last 5 to 6 years.
He says as such, there is a need to strengthen the technical, vocational education and training sector.
Rabuka says submissions from Pacific Polytech show that it has acquired four campuses in Tavua, Lautoka, Suva and Nausori and it intends to establish campuses around the country.
The Prime Minster further says the cabinet has also approved the development of a National Technical and Vocational Education and Training policy.
He says TVET is a critical component of the government’s objective to provide learners with the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values needed for work and for life, including lifelong learning skills and entrepreneurial skills for a career pathway.
Rabuka adds the development of the policy will be spearheaded by the Ministry of Education in consultation with all stakeholders.
