SCHOOLS PROGRAM

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GATEWAY TO INDUSTRY

SCHOOLS PROGRAM

The Future Schools and Partnerships team have been out and about making long term connections to support the AITC young people on their journeys to success. Gateway to Industry Schools Programs have been one of the areas that we have been working on. As a result, we have gained some excellent opportunities for our young people and the AITC staff.

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Building and Construction Gateway schools

(All AITC campuses) Hosted through Construction Skills QLD, the Building and Construction Gateway to Industry Schools project exposes students to a range of learning experiences to help plan their future career choices and provide pathways into para-professional roles in the building and construction industry. The project is delivered in partnership with Construction Skills Queensland (CSQ) to raise awareness of the different pathways into the building and construction industry. The project involves:

a. raising the profile of para-professional roles and careers in construction

b. providing opportunities for industry placements c. creating links between industry and schools

d. assisting with professional development for teachers.

QLD Minerals and Energy Academy

(Sunshine Coast Campus) The Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) is a partnership between the Queensland Government and the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) which provides a talent pipeline of employees into the resources sector and other supporting science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) industries. i. Teacher professional development is offered by QMEA staff and third-party innovation partners. Students can participate in part day, whole day and extended experiences, including the annual 6 day camps offered in various locations across Queensland. ii. Students and teachers are engaged in both trade and professional programs which focus on STEM-related areas, aligning to the Australian and

Queensland curricula where practical. iii. Teachers and students also have access to a range of specially developed and contextualised curriculum and teaching resources through Oresome Resources, the QRC’s education website.

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3Community Services Gateway Schools (Ipswich Campus) Hosted by NDIS, the Community Services Gateway to Industry Schools project is designed to advance the opportunities for youth in Queensland’s growing community services sector through cohesive locally relevant partnerships. From community care to youth justice, from homelessness to disability support, the community services sector serves as an entrance to enduring and diverse careers.

Advanced Manufacturing Gateway Schools

(All campuses) The Advanced Manufacturing Gateway to Industry Schools project (GISP_AM) encourages sustainable partnerships between industry, government and community to build Queensland’s manufacturing and engineering workforce for the future. Gateway to Industry teachers and students engage with industry from both trade and professional backgrounds. The GISP_AM provides industry insights, evidence and connections to the advancing manufacturing industries. A range of experiences are offered to broaden science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) knowledge and develop best practice models of pipelining talent to advanced manufacturing industries, including: a. aerospace and defence b. digital and print media c. construction d. textiles, leather, clothing and footwear e. mining equipment, technology and services f. transport (vehicle, marine, rail) g. resources and renewable energy h. biomedical and biotechnology i. agriculture (including precision agriculture) j. food and beverage processing k. design and furnishings.

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DELIBERATELY DIFFERENT.

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Aerospace Gateway Schools

(Application in Progress- Brisbane & Toowoomba) Hosted by Aviation Australia, The Aerospace Gateway Schools Project team works collaboratively with the school, partnering industry and participating employers to ensure a strong industry focus to structured learning opportunities; provides a calendar of activities and structured learning opportunities including guest speakers, structured workplace training, work experience placements and teaching staff currency opportunities; facilitates enduring partnerships that support the future employment of young people in the industry; publishes regular e-newsletters and manage a dedicate resource portal, marketing activities and social media channels linked to the program; organises specific program activities such as the annual twoday Teacher Professional Development Conference and Aerospace Industry Education Awards.