During a recent meeting hosted by the Consultative Implementation and Monitoring Council (CIMC) at Lamana Hotel, speakers and representatives spoke of issues affecting their various sectors and departments. Among those present was Mr. Kinsella Geoffrey, Executive Director for the National Training Council (NTC) and while presenting updates and recommendations on the National Training Policy 2022-2032, he spoke of mining labour improvements in relation to education. “One of our key aims of the movement of mine function to DHERST, in terms of registration of private training provided, is to ensure conformity and standards – that is the same skills, knowledge and teaching must be provided when it comes to private training.” “We want the same standards maintained whether you are in a public school or a private school.” Mr. Geoffrey further elaborated on how the NTC endorses resource projects to become more involved with the community. “NTC seeks within resource projects, their employment and training committee on behalf of the Department of Labour. “We chair these meetings, and in those meetings we push for these resource projects to not only train their staff, but to also get involved in the community, especially to those who are impacted by the mine.” “They must also provide scholarships or funding for training institutions for the host province.” He also stated that these mining companies must utilize the resources, programs and institutions within Papua New Guinea before sending individuals overseas for further training.