VET – QMEA

17 Jun

Trade camp gives CQ students’ ore-some career ideas

Students from five secondary schools have completed a trade project and visited Saraji mine as part of the Central Queensland Oresome Trades Camp this week.

06 May

Trade skills and drills with BMA

Trade workshops with BMA at Moranbah and Dysart have inspired students to chase their apprenticeship goals.

27 Mar

Trades, tools and technology

From trade simulations to issues impacting the mine lifecycle, Moura State High School students have covered the full spectrum in a STEM and trade workshop today.

26 Mar

Virtual tools and real trade skills

From virtual trucks to hands-on trade challenges, Blackwater State High students explored it all at our Tradies for a Day workshop this week.

05 Mar

Mackay and Moranbah girls power up!

Secondary students from Mackay and Moranbah have been breaking down gender barriers this week attending an all-female Tradies for a Day program.

16 Dec

2025 a year of creation, connection and celebration

The QMEA's 2025 key outcomes reflect a year defined by the creation of new initiatives, building industry connections and 20-year celebrations.

03 Dec

Resources industry celebrates 2026 QMEA Student Ambassadors

Meet the QMEA's 2026 Student Ambassadors - A special group of Year 12 students from across Queensland who gathered in Brisbane this week to complete a 4-day camp and be officially inducted into their ...

20 Nov

Biloela students get ready for a future in resources

From mining site operations to the science laboratory, Biloela students have been improving their knowledge and exploring future careers in resources.