Automotive Gateway to Industry Schools Program partner announced
We are pleased to announce the Queensland Government will partner with Motor Trades Association of Queensland to deliver the Automotive Gateway to Industry Schools Program until 31 January 2028.
The Automotive Gateway will commence in Queensland schools from early 2026, giving students hands-on access to real-world training and career pathways in trades and emerging technologies like electric and autonomous vehicles.
Read more about the Automotive Gateway Program.
The Gateway to Industry Schools program (GISP) builds partnerships between schools and industry to enable young people to acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes to participate effectively in the Queensland economy. The program provides opportunities for industry and the education sector to work together to deliver outcomes for students, local communities and businesses.
Participating students are exposed to a range of learning experiences to assist them in their career choices and pathways to employment.
Each project is led by industry organisations which develop and implement tailored school engagement activities in line with their industry's key skills and workforce priorities. Industry organisations choose how the industry specific projects operate and the type and level of engagement with participating schools.
There are currently 12 industries involved in GISP, with Automotive set to join from October 2025.
Visit the relevant industry below to find:
- student and teacher engagement activities
- how schools can participate, including current participating schools
- events and opportunities
- project manager contact details.
School to Work Transitions program
The School to Work Transitions program is an expansion of GISP aimed at improving school to work transitions for school students in priority groups.
This program will deliver funding over 3 years to support school students who are at risk of not transitioning successfully from school to further education, training or employment by providing tailored solutions to improve post-school outcomes.
Contact us
VET Programs and Investment
Department of Trade, Employment and Training
Email: GISP@desbt.qld.gov.au
PO Box 15483
CITY EAST QLD 4002
Last updated 30 October 2025
