VRDTCA - What is it?

The Vanuatu Rural Training Centres Development Association (VRDTCA) is the umbrella organisation for the Rural Training Centres (RTCs) that operate throughout Vanuatu.  RTCs offer training to rural students intended to enhance their livelihood options. RTCs operate within a vocational training sector in Vanuatu that is undergoing significant change and formalisation.  The comparatively recent addition of; the Vanuatu National Training Council whose job is the audit and quality control of vocational training providers as well as the accreditation of the material they deliver against the Vanuatu Qualifications Framework has significant impact on RTCs.

RTCs are the largest provider of training for rural youth.  Many of their students have been pushed out of the formal school system at the end of grades 8 or 10.  Faced with no more access to school many return to the village where their only option for further training is attending an RTC. RTCs receive no support from government in terms of salaries, infrastructure and equipment. Read more »

RTCs - What are they?

Rural Training Centres (RTCs) are the largest provider of training for rural youth.  Many of their students have been pushed out of the formal school system at the end of grades 8 or 10.  Faced with no more access to school many return to the village where their only option for further training is attending an RTC. RTCs receive no support from government in terms of salaries, infrastructure and equipment. RTCs differ markedly in terms of their student numbers, subjects taught, trainer skills and experience, available building and infrastructure, etc and therefore their overall effectiveness.  An RTC’s ability to survive is dependent on their offering relevant, quality training for those in their community at a low cost.

Our Vision/Mission

Vision Statement

“To empower VRDTCA, RTCS and others through skills training and non-formal education to facilitate improved life chances.”

Mission Statement

“To empower school push-outs, youth and interested public through provision of training in  trade and vocational skills enabling self-reliance, self-improvement, self-employment, entry into the workforce, development of active leaders and citizens, and create pathways for progress in life.”

VRDTCA/RTC Shared Visions

• Provide better access to vocational training
• Improved economy
• Poverty and malnutrition reduction
• Improved standard of living
• Raise the status of women
• Improve good governance and leadership capabilities in communities