Ways to collaborate
Your involvement in the Advanced Manufacturing Gateway to Industry Schools project is more than just an investment in students—it’s a commitment to securing the future of Queensland’s manufacturing industry. Whether it’s hosting site visits, participating in classroom presentations, or contributing to curriculum development, there’s a way for every business to make a meaningful impact.
Virtual Classroom Visit
A digital session where industry professionals interact with students in real-time via video conferencing. This allows for engagement regardless of geographical limitations. Virtual classroom visits expose students to industry insights and career paths without the logistical challenges of physical visits. Generally 60 minutes per session, including preparation time.
Physical Classroom Visit
An in-person visit by industry professionals to the school classroom. This allows for face-to-face interaction and potential hands-on demonstrations. Classroom visits create a tangible connection between students and industry representatives. Allow 2-4 hours, including travel and presentation time.
School to Industry Tour
You will present to and facilitate a guided visit for students to your manufacturing facilities or workplace. This provides a first-hand look at the industry environment. To give students a realistic view of the working world and potential career paths. Tours interest in manufacturing careers by showcasing real-world applications of classroom learning. Allow a half day to full day, depending on location and tour extent.
Work Experience Opportunities
Short-term placements for students in industry settings, allowing them to participate in day-to-day operations. This provides practical, hands-on experience in a real work environment. Work experience gives students a taste of potential career paths and develop workplace skills. Time commitment ranges from 1 to 2 weeks, full-time during school holidays or part-time during term.
Teacher to Industry Tour
Organised visits for teachers to manufacturing facilities or workplaces. This helps educators gain current industry insights. Teachers may visit up to three facilities in a day. These tours will help update teachers' knowledge of industry practices and technologies. Time Commitment ranges from 2 hours to 1 day, including travel and tour time.
Teacher Mentoring
Pairing teachers with industry professionals for ongoing guidance and knowledge exchange. This creates a sustained connection between education and industry. Mentoring provides teachers with a direct line to industry expertise and current practices enabling stronger classroom delivery and industry recruitment. Allow 1-2 hours per month, ongoing throughout the school year.
Teacher 'Toolbox Talk'
Web-based seminars featuring industry experts discussing current trends, technologies, or practices. These can be attended by multiple teachers simultaneously and may include multiple industry partners. Purpose: To efficiently disseminate industry knowledge to a wide teacher audience. Time commitment between 1-2 hours per session, including Q&A time.
Educational Resource Creation
Facilitated by Manufacturing Skills Queensland help validate, or contribute to the creation of learning materials, case studies, or project ideas. This ensures educational content aligns with current industry practices. Resources enhance the relevance of classroom learning by incorporating real-world industry scenarios. Time commitment varies; typically, several hours spread over multiple sessions.