Start Here. Go Anywhere. Queensland’S International Education and Training Strategy 2016-2026 (DRAFT) DRAFT Foreword the Start Here, Go Anywhere

Start Here. Go Anywhere. Queensland’s International Education and Training Strategy 2016-2026 (DRAFT) DRAFT Foreword The Start Here, Go Anywhere

Right now, more than 130,000 Strategy will Attract the very students from across the globe are choosing to pursue their education best students, Nurture their in Queensland. learning and development to At our schools, universities, English language intensives and vocational Launch into exciting futures education and training providers; international students are to positively impact society. discovering the benefits of a world- class education in Queensland – exciting employment outcomes, unrivalled lifestyle and warm and welcoming communities. Equally, international students enrich global partnerships with Start here, go anywhere is our invitation to students around local students and make a positive contribution to Queensland the world to unlock the global potential found in a Queensland through their skills, employment and innovation. education. Driven by Study Queensland, the Strategy will help grow our Start Here. Go Anywhere. Queensland's International Education international education and training industry and ensure it and Training Strategy 2016 - 2026 refocuses our efforts to continues to create jobs and strengthen regional economies attract the very best students from around the world, nurture across the state. their learning and development and launch them into an exciting future of possibility. That’s why we are building stronger partnerships with government, business, communities and education and training providers to provide international students with the best opportunity for education, training, research and employment. We also want to harness the talent and skills international students bring to our community to help meet the demands of The Hon. Kate Jones MP DRAFTnew industries, changing technologies and a globalised world. Ministerial Champion for International Education and Training

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. i The Queensland Government will maximise the potential of the international education and training sector to contribute to Queensland across a number of domains:

Diverse contributions A thriving innovation Increased cultural A “global local” Internationally- to Queensland’s ecosystem with global diversity across education and connected regions knowledge economy connections Queensland training experience known for quality for all Queensland education, training, students research and career potential

Successful implementation of the current and refreshed Strategy supports the Advancing Queensland's Priorities including: • Creating Jobs (increasing private sector investment and engage more young Queenslanders in education, training and work) • Keep Queenslanders Healthy (Improving health and wellbeing) • Be a Responsive Government (Make QueenslandDRAFT Government services easy to use)

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. ii Contents

Achievements of the Current International Education and Training Strategy 1 Responding to an Increasingly Competitive Industry 3 Global 3 National 3 Queensland 4 Regional Study Destinations 5 Queensland's International Education and Training Ecosystem 6 The Role of Queensland Government 7 Queensland's Global Network 10 Refreshed Vision and Mission 11 Strategy at a Glance 12 Measuring Success 13 Attract 14 Nurture 23 Launch 26 DRAFTConsultation 29

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. iii Achievements of the Current International Education and Training Strategy Building a Strong Foundation

International education has grown from strength to strength • The establishment of 10 regional clusters of leaders, since launching the International Education and Training networks of knowledge, collaborations – fundamental to Strategy to Advance Queensland 2016-2026. Since 2015 the the sustained growth of the regions and the integration of industry has grown from 102,507 international students to a strong international education and training sector within 135,156 in 2018, 31 per cent of whom are studying outside of communities Brisbane. The industry has grown from an export contribution of • Driving new ways of working through the International $3.5 billion in 2015 to $5 billion in 2018 and is Queensland’s Education and Training Partnership Fund - in addition fastest growing service export. to the clear benefit of providing funding to resource- An independent evaluation* found our greatest successes in; constrained providers and industry stakeholders to • The leadership of Study Queensland. Study Queensland conduct activities, it has supported providers to think of is a central agency that leads to shape Queensland’s fastest innovative ways to work together – five outbound missions, growing service export. Along with a Ministerial Champion 10 inbound delegations, three new collaborative models, for International Education and Training, it demonstrates 42,000 students engaged the Queensland Government’s active support and high- • Highly visible initiatives have provided momentum – level commitment to the sector the Queensland International Student Advisory Panel has • A network of student hubs have seen more than 22,000 empowered the international student voice in Queensland student visits since opening in Brisbane, Gold Coast and and seen three state-wide International Student Leaders Cairns, playing a critical role for the welfare of international Forums showcase Queensland to the world students and risk mitigation for Queensland’s international education and training sector *Nous Group independent evaluation of the International Education and Training Strategy DRAFTto Advance Queensland 2019

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 1 Achievements of the Current International Education and Training Strategy Successful Initiatives to Strengthen the Regions

With 31 per cent of all international students outside of Brisbane, we have a unique opportunity to build diversified and sustainable communities through the growth of international education and training. In partnership with local government, Queensland Government will continue to support the sustainable growth of international education and training in Queensland’s regions. Since launching the Strategy in 2016, the regions have seen: • A total of 54 projects funded with a total of $2.5 million invested in projects which support the regions by enhancing their capability and capacity to grow their local international education and training industry • Partnerships with 10 local governments to enhance student engagement and sustain growth in the regions • Development of regional brand positions for seven destinations in Queensland, helping them to articulate their unique strengths as a study destination • A consistent network to share learnings and enhance knowledge, through the Regional Community of Practice, which meets three times a year • Major events hosted, including our flagship International Education and Training Summit DRAFT- Gold Coast 2017, Cairns 2018 and Townsville 2020

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 2 The Refreshed International Education and Training Strategy is Responding to an Increasingly Competitive Industry Global National

• According to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation • Australia’s international student enrolments have grown and Development (OECD), there is an estimated five by 10.7 per cent over five years: 524,371 to873,075, million students in the global market seeking an contributing $37 billion in export revenue international education experience • Since 2013, priority markets like China, India and Brazil have doubled in enrolments. As these markets have • The United States of America and the United Kingdom started to mature, Australia has seen strong year on year currently host the largest share of international student growth from emerging markets such Nepal (47.8 per cent), enrolments, with a global share of 19 per cent and nine per Mongolia (47.4 per cent), Sri Lanka (24.0 per cent) and cent respectively. Canada is quickly becoming a global Colombia (21.1 per cent) competitor for Australia, growing 68 per cent • New South Wales and Victoria currently have the largest since 2014 to 721,205 international students in 2018. The share of international student enrolments, with Queensland Canadian Government have recently allocated $147.9 ranking third million over five years toward the nation’s new International Education Strategy • Countries like China and Malaysia are emerging as competitors in the global market as they increase their institutional capability and capacity, and deliver a greater DRAFTnumber of courses in English

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 3 Queensland

• Queensland is leading in sustainable growth and market diversity. According to research by Queensland International Deloitte Access Economics, Queensland is more diverse than other states and is posed to be Education and Training in more resilient in times of global shocks and market corrections 2018 and Growth Since 2015 • Of Queensland’s 135,156 international student enrolments in 2018, 31 per cent were outside of Brisbane with most regions in the state experiencing growth*. This is the largest volume of students studying outside a capital city in Australia 135,156 • The international education and training industry contributes over $5 billion** to the Queensland international student enrolments economy and supports over 38,220 jobs* $5bn Education and Tourism - An Integrated Approach to the Visitor Economy export revenue Students also come to Queensland on tourist visas, for short-courses and educational tours. They also enjoy sharing Queensland’s diverse experiences and landscapes with family and relatives. In 2018 an integrated approach between the visitor economy saw: 92% • 22,749 students enrolled in English courses, representing 25 per cent of national non-student visa Student satisfaction English enrolments*** • Sudents account for 28 per cent of visitor expenditure in Queensland**** • $98.8 million in tourism expenditure by the 29,030 family and relatives who visited an international 38,220 jobs supported by the student**** international education and training sector in Queensland

* Department of Education and Training ** Australian Bureau of Statistics *** English Australia **** Tourism Research Australia DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 4 Far North Queensland Regional Study Destinations Study Cairns Each presented with their own unique value proposition and opportunities for growth, the Queensland Government will continue to guide the regions to initiate innovative and collaborative projects. The Queensland Government will North Queensland undertake targeted engagement with each study destination Study Townsville through a Regional Capability Framework, which will ensure resource and funding support is aligned to the Strategy, and the

Central Queensland local needs of the study destinations. Study Greater Whitsunday This focus will be delivered in partnership with Tourism and Study Rockhampton Events Queensland to deliver key objectives and collaborate on shared priorities. The Tourism Events Queensland International Wide Bay Burnett/Fraser Coast Education Tourism Paper 2025 focusses on attracting education Bundaberg Regional Council visitation and supporting Queensland’s regions to excel in high Gympie Regional Council quality edutourism programs. It will also align with the Skills for Fraser Coast Regional Council Queensland – Great training for quality jobs (Skills Strategy).

Sunshine Coast Study Sunshine Coast

South East Queensland Study Brisbane Study Ipswich Study Gold Coast

Darling Downs South West DRAFTStudy Toowoomba

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DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 6 The Role of Queensland Government

Advocate The Queensland Government analyses priority policy issues of importance to the industry to influence outcomes across the state and Australian Governments.

Inform The Queensland Government communicates policy analysis, events and outcomes to the sector and industry stakeholders, including in the regions, to maximise opportunities and build capacity.

Connect The Queensland Government plays a key role in connecting the sector, regions and other industry stakeholders to promote a collaborative, leveraged sector.

Fund The Queensland Government provides the sector with resourcing DRAFTassistance to innovate in key areas of priority.

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 7 The Queensland Government Continues to Enable the International Education and Training Industry to Maximise its Potential

Advocate In 2019, Queensland will Chair the Commonwealth, State and Territories International Education The Queensland Government analyses and Training Forum, positioning Queensland as an international education and training leader on priority policy issues of importance to the a national stage covering issues including accommodation, transport, visas, work rights, safety, industry, to influence outcomes across the mental health and employability. state and Australian Governments. This will occur through:

• Regular international education and training industry consultation to Inform The Trade and Investment Queensland Global Network in Japan, Korea, understand priority issues, including The Queensland Government communicates China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Southeast Asia Middle East, Latin through governance groups (both policy analysis, events and outcomes to all America, gives Queensland’s international education and training sector internal and external) and Queensland sector and industry stakeholders to maximise a global presence, and allows the industry to respond to opportunity and International Student Advisory Panel opportunities. This is through: mitigate risk. • Data-driven analysis of international education and training policy issues • Provision of feedback to industry through to enable evidence-based decision regular communication making • Capacity building of regional international • Representation of international education and training leaders education and training industry • Sharing of data around trends, economic priorities at state and national forums impact and lead indicators • Seeking renewed funding for initiatives • Current market knowledge informing decision making through Trade and Investment Queensland Global Network • Share cross-government opportunity with the sector, such as Advance Queensland’s DRAFTsuite of initiatives

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 8 The Queensland Government Continues to Enable the International Education and Training Industry to Maximise its Potential

Connect Three annual International Education and Training Summits held in Gold Coast, Cairns and Brisbane, have brought together The Queensland Government plays a key more than 900 Queensland International Education and Training stakeholders. The summit has facilitated connections, shared role in connecting sector and industry knowledge, and demonstrated Queensland Government leadership driving sustainable growth and jobs. In 2019, more than stakeholders to promote a collaborative, 90 per cent of participants said it was likely they would attend again in 2020. leveraged sector. This will occur through: • Connection amongst stakeholders within the international education and training industry Fund • Creation of opportunities to connect the Launched in 2016, the $6 million Queensland International Education and Training industry to other industries to create The Queensland Government contributes Partnership Fund has funded 74 Queensland projects, with a combined spend of synergies for the broader Queensland to the sector with resources to innovate, $2.5 million in the regions, supported 10 inbound and five outbound delegations economy including: which raised awareness of Queensland as a leading study destination and formed • A tailored approach to facilitating significant partnerships, and engaged with more than 42,000 students around the • Fund initiatives which support the connections for regional stakeholders state. strategic imperatives of the strategy, as • Cultivate meaningful connections well as the sector-focused actions between providers and current and potential students • Fund industry initiatives which support • Digital platforms and toolkits the strategy • The International Education and • Prioritise funding of activities which Training Summit drive regional growth

• A renewed International Education and Training Partnership Fund which will be based on a number of targeted DRAFTdesign principles

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 9 The Queensland Government Continues to Focus on Sustainable Growth and Diversity by Leveraging its Global Network

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Note, the locations depicted in the above diagram reflect countries with Trade and Investment Queensland staff responsible for supporting the delivery of the International Education and Training Strategy. The strategy will engage with all global markets present in internationalDRAFT education and training in Queensland.

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 10 Refreshed: Start Here. Go Anywhere. Queensland's International Education and Training Strategy 2016-2026

Vision A strong and sustainable Queensland international education and training industry that builds global engagement, nurtures lifelong ambassadors and is a catalyst for attracting and developing talent to grow the knowledge economy.

Mission In partnership with the industry, the Queensland Government will build a strong and sustainable international education and training industry through advocacy, connectivity, knowledge sharing and a commitment to co-fund initiatives which support our shared vision. DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 11 Strategy at a Glance

Vision Mission A strong and sustainable Queensland international education and training industry that builds In partnership with the industry, the Queensland Government will build a strong and sustainable global engagement, nurtures lifelong ambassadors and is a catalyst for attracting and developing international education and training industry through advocacy, connectivity, knowledge sharing talent to grow the knowledge economy. and a commitment to co-fund initiatives which support our shared vision.

Start Here Go Anywhere

ATTRACT NURTURE LAUNCH

Queensland is a destination of choice Queensland communities support, Students are connected to real for students seeking quality skills and integrate and develop international opportunities to progress to meaningful career outcomes students further study or launch future careers 1. Focused destination marketing 3. Enhancing student support and 5. Building employer networks and 2. Targeted market engagement community integration start-up platforms 4. Developing skills, incubating 6. Meaningful alumni engagement innovation and creating connections DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 12 Measuring Success

A strong and sustainable Queensland international education and training industry that builds global engagement, nurtures lifelong ambassadors and is a catalyst for Vision attracting and developing talent to grow the knowledge economy.

In partnership with the industry, the Queensland Government will build a strong and sustainable international education and training industry through advocacy, Mission connectivity, knowledge sharing and a commitment to co-fund initiatives which support our shared vision.

Strategic Imperatives ATTRACT NURTURE LAUNCH

Queensland is a destination of choice for students Queensland communities support, integrate and Students are connected to real opportunities to Goals seeking quality skills and career outcomes develop international students progress to meaningful further study or launch future careers

1. Focused destination marketing 3. Enhancing student support and community 5. Building employer networks and start-up 2. Targeted market engagement integration platforms Strategic Initiatives 4. Developing skills, incubating innovation and 6. Meaningful alumni engagement creating connections

Growth of international education and training Students are highly satisfied with their international Students recommend Queensland as a study Measures of Success industry exports education and training experience in Queensland destination

• Greater visibility of Queensland across target • Students report satisfaction with access to • Students are satisfied with opportunities related markets information and support to employability Measures of Progress • Key influencers are aware of opportunities in • Students access campaigns which support • Employers are engaged in the international Queensland wellbeing, skills and employability education and training sector Output Measures Uptake and participation in activitiesDRAFT and initiatives across all three imperatives, all regions and target markets.

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 13 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes

The Queensland Government focuses its efforts on attracting global talent to the state’s study destinations, institutions, colleges and schools. Key markets have been identified which have prospective students who aspire the best educational and training experience at whatever level. These are students committed to learning, building careers and making a positive impact on society. Attracting more talented students to Queensland means there is an emphasis on the state’s ability to provide opportunities for growth and student outcomes. This imperative seeks to see Queensland as a recognised study destination that has endless opportunities to build global skills and launch global careers.

Greater visibility of Queensland Key influencers are aware of Growth of international education and Measures of Progress XX% across target markets XX% opportunities in Queensland Measures of Success XX% DRAFTtraining industry exports Note: Measures of success and progress are to be finalised pending consultation. DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 14 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes

1. Focused destination marketing

The Queensland Government will focus on building its destination brands and developing campaigns which position the industry on the world stage, emphasising our wealth of study offerings and skill-building opportunities. Queensland study institutions will be able to build upon this branding in their own promotional activities. Destination marketing projects will align city and regional promotional activities and build off the strengths of institutions, colleges and schools to ensure the industry continues to thrive in cities and communities. DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 15 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes 2. Targeted market engagement

Diversity of markets and a targeted approach is important for maximising the effectiveness and impact of investment into activities under the Attract imperative. The chosen markets have high performance against the following four indicators of talent: High Potential Creativity & Entrepreneurship Opportunities in Queensland Contribution to Queensland * The Queensland Government will also carry out a number of ongoing activities and initiatives for markets which are not the target of this strategy, on a business-as-usual basis. DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 16 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes

2. Targeted market engagement

Indicator of Talent High Potential

Descriptor Queensland will aim to attract students with high education and training aspirations, rather than solely focusing on attracting a large number of students. Attracting a higher calibre of student will further the image of Queensland being a provider of high quality education.

Sub-Indicator of • Trends in International Mathematics and Science Talent Study (TIMMS) scores • Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) scores • Postgraduate enrolments • VET Diploma enrolments • English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students long-course enrolments

Target Markets Brazil, China, Columbia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam

2. Targeted market engagement

Indicator of Talent Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Descriptor Queensland will aim to attract students who are creatively-inclined and have an interest in entrepreneurship and innovation, and building businesses for the future.

Sub-Indicator of • Number of patents Talent • Expenditure on research and development • Prevalence of researchers • Global Innovation Index

Target Markets China, India, Japan, Korea, Taiwan

2. Targeted market engagement

Indicator of Talent Opportunities in Queensland

Descriptor Queensland will aim to attract students who are likely to utilise their opportunities in Queensland to contribute to the state in terms of knowledge transfer, research and socio-cultural contributions.

Sub-Indicator of • STEM enrolments Talent • Priority industries enrolments • Top 20 trading partners • PhD enrolments & retention • Masters by research • Research collaborations • Diaspora in Queensland • Sister cities • Regional affinity

Target Markets Brazil, China, Columbia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam

2. Targeted market engagement

Indicator of Talent Contribution to Queensland

Descriptor Queensland will aim to attract students who are more likely to give back to the state. I.e. students whose ‘Return on Investment’ is higher than students aiming to simply finish their studies and leave without contributing along the way.

Sub-Indicator of • Outbound flows Talent • Inbound flows • Schools retention • General retention • Yield per student • Income per capita

Target Markets Brazil, China, Columbia, India, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Taiwan, Vietnam

DRAFTNote: See also, the Global Talent Competitiveness Index and the OECD Indicators of Attractiveness for frameworks focusing on the importance of talent and talent attraction. DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 20 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes Germany Vision: Development of research and partnerships. 2. Targeted market engagement Target sectors: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research

India Vietnam

The Queensland Government will tailor activities to Vision: To attract global talent from India by leveraging Vision: Explore emerging opportunities in Vietnam and the needs of each talent market at implementation. Queensland’s competitive edge in innovation, increase brand awareness by showcasing Queensland These activities are high-impact networking initiatives entrepreneurship and international education and as a leading study destination which will target a number of key stakeholders, strengthening our relationships in research Target sectors: Schools, English Language Intensive rather than trying to appeal to a large cross-section Target Sectors: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research Courses for Overseas Students, Undergraduate, of potential students. A business plan outlining further Vocational Education and Training details of these activities is to be released, pending consultations. China Indonesia In addition to these key markets, the Queensland Vision: To maintain sustainable growth and attract global Vision: To attract global talent from Indonesia and enhance Government will respond to opportunities as they talent from China awareness of Queensland as a leading study destination arise in markets such as Taiwan and Malaysia. Target sectors: Schools, English Language Intensive Target Sectors: Vocational Education and Training, Courses for Overseas Students, Vocational Education and Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, Scholarships Training, Undergraduate, Postgraduate

Japan Latin America Korea Vision: To attract global talent from Japan by leveraging Vision: Leverage our existing strengths to continue to build Vision: To attract global talent from Korea by leveraging off strong relationships between Queensland and Japan awareness about the Queensland student experience Queensland Vocational Education and Training sector’s and exploring opportunities in research collaboration brand and develop meaningful research partnerships strong profile in Korea Target Sectors: Schools, English Language Intensive Target Sectors: Undergraduate, Postgraduate, Research, Target sectors: Schools, English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Students, Research English Language Intensive Courses for Overseas Courses for Overseas Students, Vocational Education and DRAFTStudents, Vocational Education and Training Training

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 21 Attract Queensland is a destination of choice for students seeking quality skills and career outcomes Public relations Scholarships, in campaigns promoting partnership with 2. Targeted market engagement Queensland as a study Queensland institutions, The following suite of proposed activities will be tailored to destination for launching to attract and support the needs of each talent market at implementation. These activities are high-impact networking initiatives which will successful careers high-achieving students target a number of key stakeholders, rather than trying to appeal to a large cross-section of potential students. A business plan outlining further details of these activities is to be released, pending consultations. Ministerial Education, Familiarisation tours Training and Research to Queensland to Trade missions showcase providers and providing leadership for education destinations the sector to key stakeholders

Development of Selective participation Unique edu-tourism government-to- in high-value offshore experiences capitalising government partnerships events, participating on Queensland's to influence talent flows where there is a clear geography. through policies and ‘talent’ benefit DRAFTfunding

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 22 Nurture Queensland communities support, integrate and develop international students

Under the Nurture Imperative, the Queensland Government will assist in delivering and supporting student-centric activities and initiatives which are designed to support, integrate and develop our global students during their time in Queensland, providing them with a meaningful and fruitful study experience. The Queensland Government will endeavour to ensure students who choose Queensland as their second home have access to facilities, support services and programs that facilitate positive experiences and help them build global networks. A pivotal activity under this imperative will be continued support for the student hubs, which will act as the government's central points for distributing student support. Initiatives focussed on building innovative mindsets and developing the skills students need to be employable will be the priority, as well as providing students with the ability to evidence their learnings to future employers. The Queensland Government will continue to work with the communities across Queensland to ensure there is awareness and capability to assist with the integration of international students in regional study destinations.

Students access campaigns Students are highly satisfied with Students report satisfaction with Measures of Progress which support wellbeing, skills Measures of Success their international education and XX% access to information and support XX% XX% DRAFTand employability training experience in Queensland Note: Measures of success and progress are to be finalised pending consultation. DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 23 Nurture Queensland communities support, integrate and develop international students

3. Enhancing student support and community integration

The student hubs and their related initiatives are focused on providing amenity and basic needs and support, while also creating a central location and a community for engaging student activity. The Queensland Government will continue to facilitate the provision of support relating to other aspects of the student experience, including pre-study assistance and destination welcome information. Digital platforms will be a particular focus in these activities to allow a broad and universal reach. The Queensland Government will also continue to focus on its partnerships with other organisations to broaden the reach of services and ensure positive outcomes for students.

Case Study In just three years the student hub network in Brisbane, Gold Coast and Cairns has seen over 22,000 student visits. These visits play an important role in enhancing the student experience, whether they are fostering supportive social connections, obtaining visa or career advice or taking part in an innovation DRAFTworkshop.

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 24 Nurture Queensland communities support, integrate and develop international students

4. Developing skills, incubating innovation and creating connections

Students will have access to a number of activities which will facilitate the development of their 21st century skills, build an innovation mindset and establish connections which support their career goals. These activities will give students the opportunity to push the boundaries of thinking within their fields of studies and their areas of interest. This will allow students to cultivate skills such as critical thinking, communication and creativity, which are all invaluable skills in an employment and entrepreneurship context. Initiatives will focus on complementing the existing employability experiences available to students across Queensland. In partnership with their institutions, the Queensland Government aims to encourage students to uptake those existing experiences to support sustainability of providers and generate strong, localised engagement.

Case Study gen[in] is an internationally-focused innovation challenge that aims to build the entrepreneurial skills and innovation- focused mindset of international and globally minded young people. Teams of students are invited to develop a viable concept and pitch for a start-up, business or public good innovation. In 2018 gen[in] helped 5000 students build their skills and innovation mindset. DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 25 Launch Students are connected to real opportunities to progress to meaningful further study or launch future careers The Queensland Government will add tangible value to the student experience in Queensland by providing opportunities for students to build employer connections, be part of a meaningful pool of alumni and have accessible platforms to launch their future careers. The activities offer students cross-cutting and state-wide models for engagement, to build on the skills, knowledge, and capabilities they learn at their institutions of study by having real engagement with the employment community. It will also focus on building employer awareness of the talent presented by the international education and training sector in Queensland, by showcasing the alumni talent pool that reaches global markets. The synergies created in this imperative by students and employers will enrich the state in more ways than just financial. This imperative is what will set Queensland apart to prospective international students, as well as the its ability to draw value from the industry.

Employers are engaged in Students are satisfied with Students recommend Queensland Measures of Progress the international education Measures of Success XX% opportunities related to employability XX% XX% as a study destination DRAFTand training sector Note: Measures of success and progress are to be finalised pending consultation. DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 26 Launch Students are connected to real opportunities to progress to meaningful further study or launch future careers

5. Building employer networks and start-up platforms

A number of Nurture and Launch initiatives will not be possible without building strong, meaningful relationships with employers. As such, the Queensland Government proposes to dedicate resources to building and cultivating these connections. Through utilising its global employer network through the Trade and Investment Queensland Global Network, and its local networks across Queensland, the Queensland Government will provide students with meaningful experiences. The Queensland Government will also play a lead role in raising awareness of the international education and training sector amongst the business community and breaking down myths that hinder student and graduate employment opportunities. This includes business facing events across the regions as well as working closely with an Employer Champions Group to spread the good news about international education and training sector opportunities.

Case Study In 2019 the Study Queensland Talent Program was launched and provides an exciting opportunity to connect Queensland exporters with Queensland’s talented students. The program will provide the students with real-world opportunities and provide businesses with linkages abroad. It will also incorporate a mentoring network which will connect high performing international students with Queensland mentorsDRAFT in a structured program for mutual learning and benefit.

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 27 Launch Students are connected to real opportunities to progress to meaningful further study or launch future careers

6. Meaningful alumni engagement

Students will have access to programs where they can interact with alumni and become part of a global talent pool of Queensland graduates, which is used around the world by offshore offices. It can also be used locally to help graduates gain employment and expand their professional networks, and ultimately lead to a more meaningful experience and positive outcome. Strong alumni networks will enable students to share their positive experiences with prospective students as well as seek future business opportunities in Queensland to maintain their positive relationships. The focus for generating business opportunities through alumni will include philanthropy, research and development and corporate partnerships. DRAFT

DRAFT Start here. Go anywhere. 28 Have Your Say on the Start Here, Go Anywhere Strategy for Queensland’s International Education and Training Industry

Consultation Make your submission This draft strategy has been informed by the International Education and Training Advisory Group (IETAG). IETAG comprises 10 industry experts from all sectors of the international education and training industry Provide your feedback online: and is chaired by The Honourable Kate Jones MP, Ministerial Champion for International Education and https://www.tiq.qld.gov.au/export/export- Training. industries/education-and-training/ The draft strategy has been developed with particular input from the independent evaluation of the International Education Training Strategy to Advance Queensland 2016-2026. Email your feedback: Where to from here - The Queensland Government recognises the international education and training [email protected] industry is diverse in its interests, as such we want to gain insights into what the proposed direction of the Strategy can do across sectors. In late 2019, The Queensland Government will consult on the draft Write your feedback and post it to: strategy and evaluate some of the initiatives that are from previous years which will be carried forward. Attention: Consultation on the Start Here. Go Anywhere. Queensland’s International Education and Training Strategy 2016-2026

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