Trade to Teach

This program provides an internship pathway to tradies and in turn, assist with the Technologies (ITD) teacher shortages in Queensland state schools.

Applications open

We have now opened applications for the 2025 intake of the Trade to Teach Internship Program, and these will close on Sunday 22 September. Applicants can apply via the program webpage: Trade to Teach.

Trade to Teach is a 4-year supported pathway for skilled and industry-experienced tradespeople to transition to a rewarding career in teaching.

Successful applicants will:

• in 2025 – commence an undergraduate teaching degree (specialising in ITD) at a partner university (CQU or UniSQ) (this is full-time study)
• in 2026 – start a paid internship at a Queensland state school for three years
• in 2029 – start a permanent teaching position in a Queensland state school where we need ITD teachers.

Socials links

Below are some links to social media posts that you are welcome to can share. Please contact us if you would like any additional promotional assets or information.

Trade to Teach social media shareable links:

• Facebook post 
• Instagram post 
• X post
• LinkedIn post

If you would like further details about our program, please email us at TradetoTeach@qed.qld.gov.au, or contact us by phone on 0487 149 473.