Queensland’s Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk has announced the 32 high schools across Queensland which will participate in the Hydrogen Gateway to Industry Schools program after it was expanded to include the emerging industry last year.
The industry-led program broadens science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics (STEAM) knowledge to diversify and assist in accelerating future skills and opportunities towards the hydrogen industry.
Students that participate in the Hydrogen Gateway Industry to Schools Partnership will be exposed to a range of learning experiences to assist them in their career choices and self-select pathways to employment.
From production, to engineering, to storage to distribution and exporting, the program offers various opportunities for schools to become involved and offers teachers professional development to ensure they’re supported with industry knowledge to give context to STEAM teachings.
More than 2000 students will benefit over the next three years, thanks to more than $800,000 in funding from the Palaszczuk Government.
Premier Palaszczuk said: “Queensland’s hydrogen industry alone is expected to grow by $19 billion, creating an additional 4,350 jobs by 2040 – we have the potential to be hydrogen superpower.
“But we need the workforce to support this jobs bonanza so that Queensland’s future workforce is primed and ready to go to capitalise on it.
“I’m proud my government is funding this Partnership program to connect education and industry to create a better, brighter future for thousands of students.”
Queensland Minister for Education Grace Grace said: “Queensland schools play a key role in training the workforce of the future and the Hydrogen Gateway to Industry Schools Program will help students kick start a career in Hydrogen.
“This Palaszczuk Government program will broaden both students and teachers’ knowledge of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics.
“Along with other school-based initiatives like our Local Schools Local Jobs election commitment, the Palaszczuk Government is preparing students for good jobs in emerging industry sectors, setting them up for a great future.”
Schools registered for the Hydrogen partnership include:
South East
- Ferny Grove State High School
- Ignatius Park College (Cranbrook)
- Kenmore State High School
- Park Ridge State High School
- Southern Cross Catholic College (Woody Point)
- Springwood State High School
- St Columban’s College (Caboolture)
- St Edmund’s College (Woodend)
- St James College (Brisbane)
- St Laurence’s College (South Brisbane)
- St Patrick’s College (Shorncliffe)
- Stuartholme School (Toowong)
- Sunshine Beach State High School
- Unity College (Caloundra West)
- Trinity College (Beenleigh)
- Wynnum State High School
South West
- Chinchilla, Dalby and Oakey State High Schools
Fraser Coast
- Isis District and Kepnock State High Schools
- St Mary’s College in Maryborough
Central Queensland
- Gladstone and Yeppoon State High Schools
- Trinity College (Gladstone)
- St Brendan’s College in Yeppoon
- Redeemer Lutheran College, Biloela
North Queensland
- Northern Beaches, Pimlico and William Ross State High Schools
- St Margaret Mary’s College (Hyde Park)
Far North Queensland
- Cairns State High School
The broader Gateway Industry to Schools program takes in industries including Aerospace, Advanced Manufacturing, Health, Screen and Media, Agribusiness and more.
In 2022, across all 11 industries, nearly 31,000 students participated in the program which is offered through nearly 600 partnerships with state, independent and catholic schools Queensland wide.