“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