Member for Nanango, Deb Frecklington, has welcomed the announcement that Agriculture Students at Toogoolawah State High School will benefit from extra funding announced by the Queensland Government for the Gateway to Industry Schools Program.
Mrs Frecklington said the Gateway to Industry Schools program was an essential program for many high schools offering students training in the areas of agribusiness, building and construction, manufacturing and engineering, food, wine and tourism, aerospace and minerals and energy.
She said an extra $900,000 will be invested across the state to assist more than 120 high schools like Toogoolawah who participate in the program.
“The Toogoolawah SHS Agriculture students will continue to have to have access to greater education and career opportunities as part of this extension to the Gateway program,” Mrs Frecklington said.
“I know that the Agriculture program at Toogoolawah SHS is extremely popular and successful, and this extra funding will provide real benefits for students who choose agriculture as a career,” she said.
“The Queensland Government is committed to ensuring that students have access to the education and skills they need for a bright future with lifelong career opportunities,” she said.
“This is about engaging with industry to give students the experience they need to make informed choices about their future career options, so that Queensland has a strong workforce for years to come.”
Photo: Deb has welcomed further funding for the Gateway to Industry Schools Program which will directly benefit students at Toogoolawah State High School.
