APPRENTICESHIP, EMPLOYMENT & LABOUR MARKET DIVISION (AELM)
Galuega ma Aperenitisi

Welcome! Our Division is the Secretariat for Samoa's Apprenticeship Scheme, and the focal point for the International Labour Organisation (ILO). We co-ordinate and provide employment services such as Job Referral and Placement, as well as Apprenticeship and Trade Test schemes. more

Please feel free to browse our site. Here you will find comprehensive information about the Division, as well as the services and information we provide.

  

THE APPRENTICESHIP SCHEME / Polokalame Faaaperenitisi
Apprenticeship is a system that combines work and part-time study which involves both practical skills and an understanding of theory in the trades. Find out more

EMPLOYMENT SERVICES / Auaunaga o Galuega
Employment Services, such as the Job Referral and Placement Service, is designed to assist those in the general population who are looking to find employment. Find out more

HALF-YEARLY RETURNS & THE LABOUR MARKET SURVEY / Maketi o Tagata Faigaluega
The Division carries out periodical surveys to ensure that core functions are fulfilled. The Half-Yearly Returns are performed to collect information from employers in order to prepare up-to-date employment market information. Find out more

THE TRADE TEST SCHEME / Polokalame Tusi Pasi
This scheme was developed to provide the means whereby those persons who achieved their present status by experience on-the-job only, may obtain formal recognition of their skills through trade tests. Find out more


Information Centre
Notice Board
On Friday the 8th of August, the Apprenticeship Council of Samoa proudly presents the Apprenticeship Graduation Ceremony for 2008. This year will see over 30 graduates from across 9 trades, and will be held at the Tooa Salamasina Hall in Sogi, starting at 10:30am.
Events Board
Major Events in 2008:
8 Aug: Apprenticeship Graduation
TBA: Jobseeker Training
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