The UQ Regional Futures Tour aims to ignite STEM curiosity and enhance skills among high school students from regional areas of Queensland, creating awareness of potential career pathways and preparing them for future success.
Our Program
Our program is a travelling roadshow that offers free, engaging, and interactive workshops to students in Year 9 throughout regional Queensland.
Program Partners
CGC - Civil Geotechnical Consultants
CGC was established in 2015 by three like-minded engineers who were driven to create a company that provided smart solutions to geotechnical challenges, while making a positive impact on our community.
The CGC business model is underpinned by a commitment to building trusting partnerships and developing innovative solutions for clients, while creating stronger foundations in our community. In 2019, CGC was certified as a social enterprise by Social Traders, formally recognising CGC's commitment to improving learning opportunities for young people.
HeliMods
HeliMods was founded in 2002 by Australian entrepreneur, Will Shrapnel – a qualified engineer, pilot, aircraft technician and businessman. What started as a one-man operation has grown to now become a leading enterprise, with world-renowned, vertically-integrated capability in advanced digital design, engineering, manufacturing, certification, integration and support of aircraft mission systems.
HeliMods remains founder-owned and led, supported by a growing team of over 65 internationally experienced engineers, designers, technicians and technologists working in a high-performance culture that encourages agility and innovation.
Testimonials / Feedback
Tim Bateup, Roma State College -
“Thanks again for bringing the team out to our school today. The kids have been talking to me about the workshop and it has definitely sparked a bit of interest in them.”