Register Your Interest for the 2026 STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program

Following a successful program in 2025, expressions of interest are now open for the 2026 Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program. This program will be delivered to secondary schools in multiple cities in Queensland during terms 2-4.

STEM Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program

Makers Empire in collaboration with the Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development, is delighted to share this Advanced Manufacturing Future Skills School Program that includes professional development days for teachers and student showcase events.

This program supports skills development in the Queensland Advanced Manufacturing industry, and aligns and supports the strategic objectives of the: 

  • Queensland Advanced Manufacturing 10-Year Roadmap and Action Plan
  • The Skills Implementation Plan for Advanced Manufacturing
  • A Strategy for STEM in Queensland state schools
  • The National Stem School Education Strategy
  • Australian Curriculum: Design and Technology and Australian Curriculum: Science

Cities the School Program is Available in

  • Cairns
  • Townsville
  • Gold Coast
  • Toowoomba
  • Sunshine Coast

What is the Project Scope?

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What Do Schools Receive?

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What Do Schools Commit To?

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Register Your Expression of Interest Now

Fill out the form below to register your interest for this program. Early bird registration of interests are now open, get in early!

This project runs in terms 2-4, 2026. 

Please note that high schools can choose to do either or both the junior and senior secondary projects.

Expressions of interest close 16th May, 2026.

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Your school must be based in Queensland to participate in this program.
This is for administration purposes only and does not affect the school selection process.
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