Solomon
Islands Association of Rural Training Centres (SIARTC) is the umbrella body
for Rural Vocational Training Centres (RTCs), non-formal educational institutions
for young men and women. RTC trainees graduate with the appropriate knowledge
and practical skills for self-sufficiency, productivity and responsible citizenship
within the rural community. SIARTC was established in March 1992 by the controlling
authorities of RTCs. Today, SIARTC has a total of 34 member RTCs, spread through
eight provinces of the Solomon Islands. The Association’s aim is to
improve the standard of vocational training in the Solomon Islands, and to
seek development partners to help us achieve this.
| Steering Committee |
| President Cherry Galo, Principal Batuna RTC |
| Chairman Brother Jack Kalisto, Principal, St. Dominic’s RTC |
| Secretary Henry Loloa Vouza, Principal, Kaotave RTC |
| Treasurer Father Luciano Capelli, Principal, Don Bosco Technical School |
| Bernard Rapasia, Chief Education Officer, Non-Formal Education, Ministry of Education and Training |
| Fox Irokolani, Education Officer, Vocational Training Centres, Church of Melanesia |
| Pastor Titus Rore, Director of Education, Seventh Day Adventist Church |
| Sister Domitilla, Principal Divit RTC |
| Mathias Pepena, Education Officer, Roman Catholic Church |
| Peter Hauia, Association Co-ordinator |
