Expressions of Interest

Overview

ICT is one of the priority industry sectors involved in the Queensland Government’s key industry-school engagement strategy - the Gateway to Industry Schools program. 

ICT GISP school membership welcomes Independent, Education Queensland, faith-based and alternative pathways systems. Our key objective is to encourage a greater and more diverse pipeline into the technology and digital transformation industry. Technology touches all industries and forms part of Australia’s key economic growth plan, requiring 1.2 million technology professionals by 2027.

Engagement in the ICT GISP falls under the 5Ps:

Partnerships with ICT industry, tertiary and vocational education and local government
Participation in experiential learning and careers initiatives for students
Pathways to a fulfilling job in tech, STEM and start ups
Professional Development for teachers and careers advisors
Promotion of the #ictgisp on social and mainstream media

Application Process

  1. Representatives from existing ICT GISP schools complete the expression of interest below.

  2. The ICT GISP Project Manager will contact you to acknowledge your EOI.

  3. We’ll organise a time to meet and discuss the program’s goals and attributes. 

  4. If your school is eligible and can commit to the program’s initiatives, we'll complete an application and discuss an engagement plan for 2025.  

  5. Your Principal will co-sign the MoU and your school will be accepted into the ICT GISP.

  6. Throughout the partnership, we will work together to promote careers in the tech industry.

 

 

Existing ICT GISP schools, as listed on the ‘GISP Schools’ page, are invited to submit an Expression of Interest to join the 2025 to 2028 ICT GISP prior to 5:00 pm, Friday 13 September 2024.