National and Pohnpei State Leaders Unite to Champion Vocational Education at PICS High School Ceremony
Pohnpei, FSM – May 19, 2025 The National Department of Education (NDOE) and state leaders came together at PICS High School to commend the school for its meaningful progress in strengthening vocational programs for students. The event also reaffirmed national and state commitment to advancing vocational education across the Federated States of Micronesia. Marking the formal handover […]
CTE in Micronesia is “Where the Paddle Meets the Ocean”
Life in FSM flows at its own calm, steady rhythm, always in tune with the ocean. The heat is ever-present, broken only by sudden downpours and the constant barking of dogs echoing throughout the island. From anywhere on the islands, you can see the brilliant sparkles of the afternoon sun reflecting off the vast blue […]
FSM CTE Champions Conclude Intensive Workshop on Occupational Selection for New Training Curriculum for High School Students
The National Department of Education recently hosted a significant event, bringing together representatives from all four states to partake in a week-long, intensive workshop focused on selecting occupations for a new training curriculum for high school students. This event marked a pivotal step towards enhancing the vocational education landscape for FSM high school students. A Collaborative […]
Pohnpei Islands Central High School Launches Inaugural Performance Grant Program
Pohnpei Islands Central High School has recently begun its first-ever Performance Grant program, a new initiative supported by the Skills and Employability Enhancement (SEE) project. This project, implemented by the National Department of Education and financed by The World Bank, aims to strengthen vocational education and skills development throughout the country. The Performance Grant program is […]
Launching of the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (FSM SEE) Project
The National Department of Education celebrated a momentous occasion as they officially inaugurated the FSM Skills and Employability Enhancement (SEE) Project, generously provided by the World Bank. This event, held at the Pohnpei Island Central High School Cafeteria in Kolonia, Pohnpei, marks a crucial milestone in the nation’s dedication to empowering its communities through skill development and economic […]