What does it mean to be an Aerospace Gateway School?
The program’s intent is to provide school education that is authentic and connected to a range of within school, and post-school pathways to the exciting and vocationally diverse aerospace industry sector. It achieves this by offering real world learning, encouraging diversity and inclusion, providing quality pathway advice, and experience opportunities, within an aerospace context.
Participating schools’ partner with aerospace businesses to proactively engage and inspire students to consider a skilled, diverse, and sustainable career in aerospace or related industries. Schools are also exposed to an increased understanding of the needs of businesses, industry and the alignment between preparation of young people and the transition to further study and work.
Students recognise the value of an aerospace related education; are provided clear trade and professional pathway information into the aviation industry; have practical experiences and participate in real-world challenges that expose students to the requirements of aviation employees; and form positive working relationships with industry.
Teachers are provided professional learning activities that encourage the teaching of aviation related subjects; increase their knowledge of industry related innovation and practice made available; support implementation of the Australian Curriculum and have access to a wide range of resources.
How do you benefit from the program?
Collaborative partnerships with participating industry.
Support, Professional Development and resources for teachers.
Structured learning opportunities including guest speakers, work experience and facility tours for students.
Exclusive access to grant, scholarship, award and networking opportunities with employers.
How do new schools apply?
New applications from schools will be considered during a specific timeframe each year. A school can complete an Expression of Interest (EOI) form during term one. If there is capacity to support additional schools, a three-year strategic plan will be submitted to the Project Manager. Applications will be reviewed, and an outcome will be given by the end of Term Two.

Expression of Interest
Interested Schools may submit their expression of interest which confirms the school’s capacity and commitment to the program and authorisation by the school principal for the school to participate.
Completed EOI forms are sent to info@aerospacegatewayschools.com.au.
This Gateway to Industry Schools program is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.
