The Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Labour (MCIL) and the National University of Samoa
(NUS) hosted the launching of the Apprenticeship Program New Structure on Tuesday, 7 June
2022 at the Taumeasina Island Resort. The Honourable Deputy Prime Minister, Afioga Tuala
Tevaga Iosefo Ponifasio delivered the Keynote Address and Reverend Seilala Luamanuvae
blessed the Ceremony through spiritual sharing and prayers.
The Occasion was twofold, it was the launching of the Apprenticeship Program New Structure
and the Signing of the Statement of Agreement by the Key Implementing Agencies of the
Program, i.e the NUS, Samoa Qualification Authority(SQA) and MCIL.
We commend the support of the donor partners –the Governments of Australia and New
Zealand and the International Labour Organisation (ILO), the Employers and Industries for the
continuous financial support in sponsoring and providing employment opportunities for
apprentices, as well as the support and partnership of the NUS and the SQA.