Celebrating Laith’s State Wide Success
On September 2nd, the Queensland Minerals and Energy Academy (QMEA) proudly celebrated two decades of sparking students’ curiosity, shaping futures, and nurturing the pipeline of talent for Queensland’s resources sector. Over the last 20 years, QMEA has built an incredible legacy, connecting schools with industry, opening doors for thousands of young people, and inspiring the […]
Caleb Is Steering His Future One Work Day at a Time
Tec-NQ House grade 11 boarding student Caleb has his sights set firmly on the automotive trade, splitting his week between the classroom, paid work, and hands-on experience at the Townsville Audi and Porsche dealership just down the road from Tec-NQ House boarding campus. “I got to work on a timing belt,” said Caleb. “Each day […]
Hands-on Driver Safety Workshops Deliver Essential Skills to Young Drivers
Last week Tec-NQ Year 10 students participated in Safer Driving Skills Workshops onsite at Townsville’s DriveIT NQ, motorsport precinct. Supported by QYS (Queensland Youth Services) through their LearnIT driver training program, the four, one-day workshops exposed students to everything they need to know about road safety. Driver experiences covered stopping distances in wet and dry […]
Izabel De Buck Signs On as Electrical Apprentice with Port of Townsville
Term 2 of 2025 marked an exciting milestone as Izabel De Buck, a Year 11 P-Tech student at Tec-NQ, officially signed into a school-based electrical apprenticeship with the Port of Townsville. The Port of Townsville recently advertised an apprenticeship opening on SEEK as part of its commitment to developing a fresh workforce and nurturing future […]
Max Has His Boots Firmly Planted in Two Very Different Worlds
Grade 11 boarding student Max has his boots firmly planted in two very different worlds — the rugged, hands-on life of a central Queensland cattle station, and the bustling day-to-day routine of boarding school in Townsville. “I live on a station north of Clermont called Mazeppa,” Max explained. “When I’m not here at school, I […]
Jordan Gains Real-World Experience with Alliance Electrical Townsville
Boarding student Jordan’s Year 12 classroom looks very different this term — and that’s exactly how he likes it. Instead of sitting behind a desk, Jordan is out in the field, getting hands-on experience through a work placement with Alliance Electrical Townsville. “This work experience has sent me all over town,” said Jordan, enthusiastic about […]
Meet our Head of Boarding – Luke Papworth
The end of 2024 marked an exciting new chapter for Tec-NQ with the appointment of Luke Papworth as Head of Boarding. Luke joins the residential community with a wealth of experience, having been part of The Southport School’s McKinley House team since 2018. As a former boarder himself, he understands the unique challenges and opportunities […]
Top Apprentices Crowned at the Annual Tec-NQ Industry Awards
Tec-NQ’s much anticipated Apprentice of the Year Awards Gala was held on Friday, the 21st of March at The Ville Pavilion. This year’s event celebrated 33 of North Queensland’s best and brightest apprentices, across 11 categories, all of whom have excelled in their dedication to their chosen trade and truly value the opportunity they’ve been […]
Cairns Welcomes Needed Carpentry Training
November 2024 marked Tec-NQ’s first carpentry apprentice sign-up in the Cairns region, further expanding our commitment to carpentry training in Cairns and surrounding areas. The anticipated expansion of carpentry training to our full house of electrotechnology apprentices comes with the nationwide trade shortages in the construction industry. Josh, owner of Hiles Constructions Pty Ltd, made […]
Activate Program
Activate Program Earlier this year, Ben Maher (Founder and Executive Director) and Justin Hodges (General Manager of Wellbeing & Community and former rugby league player) from Full Spectrum Education visited TEC-NQ to deliver three engaging sessions as part of the ACTIVATE program, centred on the Earn the Right to Work framework. During the sessions, students focused […]
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2025 SCHOOL AWARDS & YEAR 12 GRADUATION
2025 YEAR 12 formal
2026 Apprentice of the Year Awards Gala
