Student Support
Whether you’re starting your journey into the tourism industry or looking to build real-world skills, explore the latest funded training and skilling opportunities designed to support students into meaningful tourism careers.
VET in Schools (VETiS 2026)
Enables school students to gain nationally recognised qualifications while completing secondary studies.
Incentive
Provides hands-on learning, practical skills and industry experience in key sectors including tourism, hospitality and events.
Eligibility
Queensland secondary students (Year 10-12) enrolled through schools and registered training organisations (RTOs) offering approved VETiS qualifications.
Gateway to Industry Schools Program (GISP)
Builds partnerships between schools and industry to provide students with exposure to real workplace experiences.
Incentive
Industry-led learning, excursions, mentoring, and career exploration in priority industries such as tourism and hospitality.
Eligiibility
Queensland secondary schools participating under approved industry-led Gateway programs.
School-Based Apprenticeships and Traineeships (SBATs)
Connects schools and industry to deliver school-based apprenticeships and traineeships with real workplace experience.
Incentive
Providing work, recognised training, and industry-led workplace learning in tourism and hospitality.
Eligiibility
Queensland secondary students undertaking, or eligible to undertake, school-based apprenticeships and traineeships.