Become an EQIP Partner

Share in the creation and benefits of work ready students

 

EQIP Gladstone is the single over-arching body established to manage and administer the FOUR successful work ready and pre-trade training courses available to senior high school students.

 

EBITS       EQIP Business and I. T. Skills Centre (Boyne Smelter Ltd.)
D2CC       EQIP
Doorways to Civil Construction (McCosker Contracting Pty. Ltd.)

EESC       EQIP Engineering Skills Centre (NRG Power Station formerly GSESC)
TCGR       EQIP
Technical College Gladstone Region (formerly ATC-GR)

 

The future sustainability of these programs requires a collaborative approach from local businesses and employers, Education Queensland, local state high schools, students and other community organisations.

 

These programs provide several benefits to business, the Gladstone community and to students.  EQIP partners may become involved for various reasons. 

 

1)      Altruistic reasons.  That is, organisations invest in the community educational initiatives without necessarily looking for a direct financial return in their investment. However, supporting a community-based program such as EQIP will help support our community well into the future. Getting these students ready for work, means they will stay in the local community.

2)      Financial benefits and Time efficiencies. Savings on recruiting and training costs can be made giving an associated financial advantage. Employers are encouraged to have input into course development to tailor training to their business.

3)      Community profile. Being an EQIP partner will lift the public awareness of their business as they are associated with a local, world leading, education and training initiative which has support of the significant Gladstone based industries.

 

Your organisation is invited to become an EQIP partner.  Below are categories of support for your consideration.  Please note, suggested benefits outlined below will vary depending on a businesses size and/or further in-kind support that may be negotiated.

 

Category

Level

Benefits

Principal supporter

>  $50, 000

*Business logo on all promotional material

* Specific verbal acknowledgment during all presentations

* Priority access to work pledges (material cost only)

* EQIP advisory board membership

* Invitation to all promotional opportunities (e.g. PM visits)

* Recipient of annual EQIP report

Major supporter

$10, 000 -  $50, 000

* Business logo on major promotional material

* Acknowledged during all presentations (verbally or in writing)

* Access to work pledges (material cost + reduced percentage)

* Invitation to significant promotional opportunities.

Supporter

$500 -

$10, 000

* Business name listed on promotional material

* Priority access to students for work experience placements

* Annual meeting with EQIP manager to discuss outcomes

* Opportunity to havedirect input into training program content and development

Work pledges - work is completed by the students (to industry standards).

 

EQIP  Gladstone encourages all styles of industry and business to investigate partnership opportunities from mining, production, manufacturing, building, finance, retail, hospitality, sales and service.