We are a one-stop shop for alternative education programs for schools, students and the community.
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.
Over the years, EQIP has been recognised for innovation and excellence in our collaborative efforts with education and industry for program design and delivery through various industry and education awards. EQIP has built a strong brand in the local community and is seen as the local leader and one-stop-shop for alternative education opportunities for secondary school students in our Region.
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We are a one-stop shop for alternative education programs for schools, students and the community.
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.
EQIP CORPORATE
NICOLE ALLISON
Operations Manager
EMMA SEYMOUR
Career Pathways Coordinator
MELANIE KENT-FORD
EESC Site Education Administrator
EQIP CORPORATE
NICOLE ALLISON
Operations Manager
EMMA SEYMOUR
Career Pathways Coordinator
MELANIE KENT-FORD
EESC Site Education Administrator
EQIP BOARD
JAMES ROBERTSON
President
Company: Bill Robertson Toyota
Work Title: Dealer Principal
ROB GIBB
Vice President
Company: ConocoPhillips | Australia Business Unit East
Work Title: Manager, Communities & Sustainable Development
BOB MCCOSKER
Secretary
Company: McCosker Contracting Pty. Ltd.
Work Title: Managing Director
WILL SCHROEDER
Treasurer
Company: Yaralla Sports Club
Work Title: Chief Executive Officer
NIGEL WARRINGTON
Board Member
Company: NRG Gladstone Power Station
Work Title: Manager Human Resources
VACANT
Board Member
Company:
Work Title:
RICK HANSEN
Board Member
Company: Gladstone Regional Council
Work Title: Councillor
JUSTIN HARRISON
Associate Member
Company: Toolooa State High School
Work Title: Principal
GARRY GOLTZ
Associate Member
Company: Gladstone State High School
Title: Principal
HEATHER BLESSINGTON
Associate Member
Company: Tannum Sands State High Shcool
Work Title: Principal
EQIP PROGRAM COORDINATORS
TROY DALEY
EQIP Process Plant Operations (EPMA)
GREG PERRY
EQIP Doorways to Civil Construction (ED2CC)
TERRY WELLS
EQIP Technical College Gladstone Region (ETCGR)
PAUL HIGGINS
EQIP Engineering Skills Centre (EESC)
TONITA WILLIAMS
EQIP Business Industry and Tourism Skills Centre (EBITS)
EQIP BOARD
JAMES ROBERTSON
President
Company: Bill Robertson Toyota
Work Title: Dealer Principal
ROB GIBB
Vice President
Company: ConocoPhillips | Australia Business Unit East
Work Title: Manager, Communities & Sustainable Development
BOB MCCOSKER
Secretary
Company: McCosker Contracting Pty. Ltd.
Work Title: Managing Director
WILL SCHROEDER
Treasurer
Company: Yaralla Sports Club
Work Title: Chief Executive Officer
NIGEL WARRINGTON
Board Member
Company: NRG Gladstone Power Station
Work Title: Manager Human Resources
VACANT
Board Member
Company:
Work Title:
RICK HANSEN
Board Member
Company: Gladstone Regional Council
Work Title: Councillor
JUSTIN HARRISON
Associate Member
Company: Toolooa State High School
Work Title: Principal
GARRY GOLTZ
Associate Member
Company: Gladstone State High School
Title: Principal
HEATHER BLESSINGTON
Associate Member
Company: Tannum Sands State High Shcool
Work Title: Principal
EQIP Program Coordinators
TROY DAILEY
EQIP Process Plant Operations (EPMA)
GREG PERRY
(Currently being delivered by NARBIL 2020)
EQIP Doorways to Civil Construction (ED2CC)
TERRY WELLS
EQIP Technical College Gladstone Region (ETCGR)
PAUL HIGGINS
EQIP Engineering Skills Centre (EESC)
TONITA WILLIAMS
EQIP Business Industry and Tourism Skills Centre (EBITS)
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