As Operator of the Papua LNG project, TotalEnergies EP PNG limited (TotalEnergies), renewed two Memorandums of Understanding (MoU) between Caritas Technical Secondary School (CTSS) and Don Bosco Technichal School (DBTS) on Wednesday 18 March. The renewal of the MoU’s between the two Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Institutions reinforces TotalEnergies commitment to supporting workforce development and empowering youth in Papua New Guinean. The renewed sponsorship for 2026 will reach 48 students in total, 15 female students from Caritas and 33 male students from Don Bosco, from the Gulf and Central province where the Papua LNG Project will located.
The significant signing event was attended to by Caritas Technical Secondary School’s (CTSS) Directress Sister Mazzarello Choi, as well as the Rector Father Ambrose Pereira and Principal Mr Martin Dai from Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) . Both Sister Mazzarello and Father Ambrose Pereira expressed their gratitude in the partnership and its importance in empowering youth, providing discipline, capacity building and creating successful career pathways for young Papua New Guineans.
TotalEnergies have supported more than 460 students since 2019, amounting PGK 1.3 million across various TVET institutions. Sponsorship is covering full tuition fees, workshop fees, registration, required Peronnnal Protective Equipments or uniforms.
Students from Caritas will be supported to complete their TVET National Certificate 1 (NC1), TVET National Certificate 2 (NC2) and Diplomas program in Hospitality Management, Commercial Cookery and Operations and Office Administration. The renewed partnership is adding much needed support to ensure the successful education of 15 female students from the Gulf province. CTSS continues to emporwer young women and create meaningful opportunities through lifeskill and business courses.
Similarly, students from Don Bosco will be supported to complete year 11, year 12, and ITC2.
Both TotalEnergies, Caritas Technical Secondary School (CTSS), and Don Bosco Technical School (DBTS) share a strong commitment to educational advancement, skills development, and empowering youth in Papua New Guinea. These institutions are united by values such as integrity, discipline, service, excellence in training, and partnership. TotalEnergies’ long-term vision aligns with CTSS’s focus on collaboration and promoting learning, while Don Bosco values integrity and striving for excellence, all contributing to preparing skilled technicians for the country’s industrial workforce.
The renewed Memorandums of Understanding (MoUs) between TotalEnergies and the two technical schools provide targeted sponsorships, enabling students from key regions to access quality vocational education. These partnerships empower youth and help develop skilled professionals, supporting Papua New Guinea’s growth.
