Mayur executes MOA with Australia Pacific Training Coalition

In July 2024, Mayur executed a MOA with the Australia Pacific Training Coalition (APTC) that will see both parties collaborate to deliver training opportunities and skills development for people in PNG communities, to improve their opportunities for direct and indirect employment with the Central Lime Project. The APTC is an Australia’s flagship Technical and Vocational Education and Training program in the Pacific region. The APTC works collaboratively with national governments, development partners, the private sector, organisations for people with disabilities, civil society organisations and Pacific TVET institutions across ten countries: Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Timor-Leste, Tonga, Tuvalu and Vanuatu. Speaking at a signing ceremony held in Papua New Guinea, Mayur Executive Director, Musje Werror said: “Giving back to the community is a vital part of our mission. We aim to improve the lives of the people of PNG not only through our project development but also through our community engagement programs. This partnership with APTC reflects our dedication to community and skills development. “As the project expands, there will be a need for more workers. Operating within a site that was once home to many locals, it is our responsibility to give back to these communities by providing training opportunities, enabling them to secure employment with Mayur projects or elsewhere and sustain their livelihoods.” Pursuant to the MOA, Mayur will sponsor students to complete a Certificate 2 in Engineering Pathways. The course is run via the APTC, with the courses based on TAFE QLD materials. Mayur contributes to the education expenses with Aus-Aid (Australian Government) financing the balance. Mayur also sponsors all transportation and lunch cost for the students. 36 students have participated so far – approximately 50% of whom are women, which is a high level of female participation by local standards.