Skills programme supports Fiji workforce

Fiji's Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has refuted claims that the newly established Pacific Australia Skills Hub is designed mainly to supply labor for Australia. He emphasized that the hub's primary objective is to address Fiji's own workforce shortages.

"It is basically to work on fighting the skills gaps we have here in Fiji, specifically the technical skills," Tuisawau stated. He highlighted that the center is focused on closing the technical skills gap within Fiji, particularly in sectors experiencing high demand for qualified workers.

The minister further explained that the hub aims to bolster Fiji's local workforce by enhancing practical training programs and building the capacity of local trainers. The government's intention is to ensure more graduates possess the practical skills that employers require upon completion of their training.

This initiative is expected to reduce Fiji's reliance on overseas expertise and provide a significant boost to the country's long-term development by cultivating a more skilled domestic workforce.

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It is basically to work on fighting the skills gaps we have here in Fiji, specifically the technical skills.