QMEA is a highly successful program placing students onto pathways into the resources sector and other science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) industries.

Australia’s largest and most successful industry-led, schools/industry initiative, the Academy’s programs and experiences broaden students’ and teachers’ knowledge of the resources sector and provide a talent pipeline of employees into VET and STEM-related careers, with a strong focus on female and indigenous students.

QMEA constantly develops and refreshes exciting hand-on programs to keep pace with the skills needed for the careers of the future in trades and professions.  We also support teachers to ensure they are confident to bring STEM-based topics to students in an engaging way.

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QMEA STEM4SchoolKids Moranbah
toolkit for school kids website
stempunks
QMEA teacher PD

QMEA also supports teacher development teachers through the education website www.oresomeresources.com, which contains a wealth of information and resources sector based classroom resources.

QMEA’s focus is to help young people to seek pathways into highly rewarding and long -term careers in the resources sector and support its industry sponsors to develop their workforces of the future.

The QMEA is a partnership between the Queensland resources sector represented by the Queensland Resources Council (QRC) and the Queensland Government, through its Gateway to Industry Schools Program.

22% OF QMEA STUDENTS

in post in post school study chose engineering and related technologies compared to 15% non-QMEA students

13% female QMEA students

enter mining-related apprenticeship or traineeships compared to 2% non-QMEA female students

188 WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS

with STEM and Vet themes were held throughout 2019

25 industry QMEA sponsors

plus significant in-kind support from companies and universities helped to make all of these outcomes achievable

Who we are

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Our Schools

Established in 2005 with 18 schools, the QMEA now engages with 88 schools across the state.

With industry support, the QMEA team provides genuine opportunities for school-industry engagement.

View a list of our schools here

Our Sponsors

QMEA is grateful to its sponsors for their ongoing support, both financially and in-kind, including advice to QMEA, schools and teachers, involvement in events such as teacher professional development activities, site tours, challenges and employment of academy students post school.

View a list of our sponsors here

Our Board

The QMEA Board is made up of a number of experienced company and government representatives who are vital in the continuation of QMEA and its agenda moving forward.

View a list of our board here

Our Team

The QMEA has a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals with expertise across a range of disciplines including science educators, highly-regarded education managers, VET and communications experts.

View our team here

Our Publications

QMEA release a range of publications, including our annual report which provides a summary of the year that was, and our annual outcomes report which provides a snapshot of important achievements and milestones from the year.

View a list of our publications here