The Study Queensland (SQ) Innovation Challenges

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  • The Study Queensland (SQ) Innovation Challenges offer an exciting opportunity for your organisation to receive fresh, bespoke solutions to a real-world business challenge delivered in a single day by talented young-professionals.  
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The Study Queensland (SQ) Innovation Challenges offer an exciting opportunity for your organisation to receive fresh, bespoke solutions to a real-world business challenge delivered in a single day by talented young-professionals. 

The SQ Brisbane Innovation Challenge on September 9 focuses on talent attraction and retention, a topic at the heart of workforce sustainability. 

 Why participate? By joining the innovation challenge, your organisation will gain access to:

  • Emerging talent – aiming for over 100 enthusiastic students from diverse disciplines collaborating to solve your challenge
  • Fresh perspectives – Walk away with actionable solutions tailored to your organisation’s specific needs
  • Visibility and promotion – Your brand will be showcased across Study Queensland’s and Trade and Investment Queensland’s social media and LinkedIn channels
  • Global growth potential – Receive a consultation with TIQ to explore export opportunities
  • Zero cost to participate – All this value with no financial contribution required, just one or two of your staff members for a day

We’ve partnered with incredible organisations like the Department of Justice and Attorney General, Norco, JW Marriott, Queensland Health, Manufacturing Skills Queensland, and Darling Downs Health. Read what they had to say about their experience below. 

“A meaningful and fun opportunity to connect authentically with talented students, bringing fresh perspectives and solutions to business challenges!”

Sarah Henderson, Senior Talent Strategy Advisor, Department of Justice and Attorney General

“Not only an opportunity to engage with the next generation workforce but also a chance to tap into their minds and get insights you may not have considered.”

Jason Smith, HR Business Partner, Norco

Jason Smith, HR Business Partner, NorcoGlobal Minds, Local Impact: Students Consider the Manufacturing Recruitment Challenge - Manufacturing Skills Queensland %

As valued partners, ACS employers are being offered early access to have first opportunity to take part in this exciting initiative, designed to deliver tailored solutions to real workforce challenges.    

Susan Schlinker, Senior Talent and Employability Officer in Study Queensland, Trade and Investment Queensland is leading this program and welcomes you to connect and discuss how the opportunity can add real value to your organisation.   

Please contact Susan at susan.schlinker@tiq.qld.gov.au to secure your place in the innovation challenge.