IEA College of TAFE

About 15 students from around the country travelled in to receive their Certificate IV in Counselling during the 30^th graduation of the IEA school of TAFE yesterday. The course is delivered in partnership with the PNG Counselling Association and Child Fund.

IEA School of TAFE Manager, Dr William Pedley said; “We have the first time in PNG Certificate in Counselling awarded to certified Counsellors in PNG. That’s the culmination of a year and a half of work with that particular group.”

Today marks the 30^th graduation for the 2023 Cohort for Semesters 1 and 2 themed ‘Inclusivity and Empowerment’. Siawi, who is the outgoing SRC President, is one of 1400 students who graduated.

Graduates were awarded in Advanced Diploma in Accounting, Diploma of Accounting, Certificate 4 in Accounting and Bookkeeping, Certificate 3 in Accounts and Administration, Diploma of Business Administration, Certificate 4 in Business, Certificate 3 in Business, Certificate 2 in Workplace Skills, and Diploma in International Education.

The event, which marked the second of their biannual TAFE nights, aimed to spotlight the array of courses available both on-campus and online, as well as forge connections with industry partners.

Dr. William G Pedley, TAFE Manager, IEA College of TAFE, expressed enthusiasm about the evening's highlight – the announcement of scholarships by prominent entities Steamships and Swire for five deserving students. In a unique partnership, IEA College stood as the sole vocational institution benefiting from these scholarships.

Community Engagement Manager at Steamships Ltd, Hane Toua shed light on the newly launched Swire Hire Education Program during an interview with our newsroom.

The initiative introduces two scholarships: the Swire University Scholarship and the Taiku College Scholarship.

Toua emphasized that the IEA College of TAFE plays a pivotal role as a partner institution for the Taiku College Scholarship. Acting as a conduit, TAFE assists in promoting and creating awareness about the scholarship, targeting grade twelve school leavers for the year 2023.

They had attended a pilot program spearheaded the IEA College of TAFE and Digicel PNG Foundation.

The teachers now have an accreditation that is internationally recognised and it complements Digicel PNG Foundation’s investment in early childhood education centres and facilities.

IEA College of TAFE Manager, Dr William Pedley, said that TAFE was excited that it was a part of the Early Childhood Teacher training.

With school year set to kick-off, Tafe in Port Moresby hosted a successful open day over two days beginning January 19.

The open day allows interested public to see what programs are offered at Tafe and different levels available for grades 10 and 12s respectively.

Loop PNG met up with Aiyung Safatos – Coordinator for IEA TAFE open day to talk about TAFE:

“We are targeting these children who have missed out on placements in our government institution, we are giving them a second chance to complete programs we have here.