EQIP works with education and industry to provide alternative education programs for secondary students in the Gladstone region. We create opportunities for students to develop valuable skills & knowledge.
Work experience provides valuable opportunities for students to learn about specific occupations, explore career pathways and gain skill and experience in different jobs and sectors.
Find your pathway to success at our annual careers expo! This important event provides the perfect platform for students wanting to learn more about specific career and education pathway opportunities.
The future sustainability of EQIP programs requires a collaborative approach from local businesses and employers, local state high schools, students and other community organisations.
EQIP works with education and industry to provide alternative education programs for secondary students in the Gladstone region. We create opportunities for students to develop valuable skills & knowledge. Continue reading…
Work experience provides valuable opportunities for students to learn about specific occupations, explore career pathways and gain skill and experience in different jobs and sectors. Continue reading…
Find your pathway to success at our annual careers expo! This important event provides the perfect platform for students wanting to learn more about specific career and education pathway opportunities. Continue reading…
The future sustainability of EQIP programs requires a collaborative approach from local businesses and employers, local state high schools, students and other community organisations. Continue reading…
Education Queensland and Industry Partnership (EQIP) is a unique not-for-profit initiative that was formed in 2009 to act as a central management body for the various vocational education training programs across the three State high schools in Gladstone. Prior to the establishment of this initiative, Education Queensland and industry were separately managing, administering and funding over 9 different industry-school partnerships delivering work-ready students in Gladstone.
FEBRUARY
EQIP Programs commence for the year
MAY
Our Careers Expo is held annually in May at the CQUniversity Marina Campus.
JUNE
EQIP Program information evening.
PREQIP Program commences.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Applications open for Authentic Workplace Learning Programs.
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
Program graduation evenings scheduled.
Other events and initiatives regularly occur throughout the year. Subscribe to our Facebook page to ensure you don’t miss out!
FEBRUARY
EQIP Programs commence for the year
MAY
Our Careers Expo is held annually in May at the CQUniversity Marina Campus.
JUNE
EQIP Program information evening.
PREQIP Program commences.
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER
Applications open for Authentic Workplace Learning Programs.
OCTOBER/ NOVEMBER
Program graduation evenings scheduled.
Other events and initiatives regularly occur throughout the year. Subscribe to our Facebook page to ensure you don’t miss out!
“EQIP’s role in fostering collaboration between our local state schools and the community, business and industry is highly valued as it provides students who are work-ready with entry-level technical skills and valuable soft skills that ensure students can easily integrate into the workplace culture."
- Chuck Mason, General Manager Gladstone Operations, NRG
“With the LNG industry now an important part of the industrial landscape of Queensland, Gladstone is a growing centre for technical expertise. This can only be sustained by cooperatively working to grow technical talent in young people, and fortunately for the region, EQIP plays a major role that industry alone could not replicate.”
- Robert Gibb, Manager, Communities and Sustainable Development, ConocoPhillips Australia Business Unit East
“The authentic partnership between our local industry groups with Education Queensland, throughout state high school principals and leadership teams, continues to create opportunities for our students to engage in their personal journey towards success. When we reflect on the nature of this relationship between education and local industry, the genuine commitment made by the industry partners, the members of the EQIP board and the representatives of the state high schools ensure that our students receive the very best opportunities possible."
- Garry Goltz, Principal, Gladstone State High School
"The EPMA Program has proven to be more in-depth and explanatory than I expected it to be. I would recommend this program as it has exposed me to numerous learning experiences and potential employers. It has swayed me to seek employment as an operator in a production plant."
- Connor Ninness, TSHS (EQIP Process Plant Operations)
"EQIP’s programs provides an important early introduction of us to students while they are still at school and considering their career options. There is a shortage of Automotive Technicians in Australia and we rely on this program to introduce this career to students in a structured and meaningful way."
- James Robertson, Bill Robertson Toyota
"Students who participate in the EQIP Authentic workplace learning programs are well-prepared through their learning experiences, industry visits and exposure and work experience to move into their intended career path after graduation. Feedback from students and families regarding the programs and the benefits students have gained from their participation has consistently been exceptional."
- Justin Harrisson, Toolooa State High School
“The authentic partnership between our local industry groups with Education Queensland, throughout state high school principals and leadership teams, continues to create opportunities for our students to engage in their personal journey towards success. When we reflect on the nature of this relationship between education and local industry, the genuine commitment made by the industry partners, the members of the EQIP board and the representatives of the state high schools ensure that our students receive the very best opportunities possible."
- Garry Goltz, Principal, Gladstone State High School
"Students who participate in the EQIP Authentic workplace learning programs are well-prepared through their learning experiences, industry visits and exposure and work experience to move into their intended career path after graduation. Feedback from students and families regarding the programs and the benefits students have gained from their participation has consistently been exceptional."
- Justin Harrisson, Toolooa State High School
"EQIP’s programs provides an important early introduction of us to students while they are still at school and considering their career options. There is a shortage of Automotive Technicians in Australia and we rely on this program to introduce this career to students in a structured and meaningful way."
- James Robertson, Bill Robertson Toyota
"The EPMA Program has proven to be more in-depth and explanatory than I expected it to be. I would recommend this program as it has exposed me to numerous learning experiences and potential employers. It has swayed me to seek employment as an operator in a production plant."
- Connor Ninness, TSHS (EQIP Process Plant Operations)