The Gateway to Industry Schools – Tourism and Hospitality Program is funded by the Queensland Government and delivered by QTIC. Through strong partnerships with education and industry, the program provides meaningful, hands-on learning experiences that connect classrooms with real-world industry.
Students gain practical insight into careers in commercial cookery, hospitality, events, and tourism through industry-aligned school, vocational, and academic pathways, supported by training, professional development, work experience, and direct industry connections.
Across Queensland, students participate in immersive workshops and industry-led experiences, while teachers engage in Gateway Days featuring expert insights, networking, and current industry knowledge.
The program builds partnerships between schools and industry to enable young people to acquire the knowledge, skills and attributes to succeed professionally. The program also creates exciting opportunities for industry and educators to work together to deliver outcomes for students and local businesses.
Working in tourism, hospitality and events brings big opportunities and career fulfillment. There are lots of flexible pathways available to help you build a career in the tourism industry.
Inspire and build practical knowledge within your students through industry training workshops. Choose from a range of events, including industry presentations, work experience, demonstrations and much more.
QTIC is proud to announce the return of the Salute to Excellence Training Awards in 2026, marking the 28th year of celebrating outstanding achievement in tourism and hospitality education and training.
In 2026, the awards will continue to evolve, recognising excellence across the full education-to-employment pathway, from secondary school students through to higher education graduates, educators and employers.
The Young Tourism Leaders Program brings together inspiring role models who spark interest and confidence in young people to consider a future in tourism.
Through sharing their experiences at schools and career events, our Leaders highlight the industry’s diverse pathways and provide practical guidance on starting a meaningful tourism career. Their contribution helps build Queensland’s future workforce and supports a thriving tourism sector.
Encourage your students to kickstart their tourism career while still in high school. Through hands-on apprenticeships and traineeships, they can step into a vibrant, rewarding industry and begin building real-world skills today, paving the way for their future careers.
The Gateway to Industry Schools – Tourism and Hospitality program is excited to introduce a micro-credentialing initiative for teachers and students. This program offers students industry-focused learning and training, allowing member schools to apply for free training modules that complement VET tourism and hospitality programs taught in the classroom.
All teachers and students will receive acknowledgement for completing each micro credentialing module via a digital bade and/or completion certificate which can be added to CV’s or LinkedIn profiles. Giving them extra experience and knowledge and the ability to stand out from their peers.
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Get in touch
If you’d like to learn more about the Gateway to Industry Schools – Tourism and Hospitality program, please contact our team at [email protected]. Or visit the Queensland Government Gateway to Industry Schools program website.
This Gateway to Industry Schools program is proudly supported and funded by the Queensland Government.