What's Been Happening Lately?

Canopy Hub Newsletter - June Edition

At Canopy Hub, we're dedicated to nurturing a sustainable workforce for Queensland's forest and timber industry. Thanks to the Queensland Government Workforce Connect Fund, we're able to offer free programs to school students, school leavers and job seekers eager to kickstart their careers in this dynamic field. We're thrilled to bring you the latest updates on what's been happening recently!

Fostering Tomorrow's Industry Leaders - Grow, Harvest, Process School Tour

In May, we had the privilege of hosting two Grow, Harvest, Process School Tours with students from Caboolture State High School and Morayfield State High School. The students toured plantations and sawmills in their local area. This initiative provided a first-hand glimpse into the intricacies of the forest and timber industry supply chain. It was a day brimming with inspiration, highlighting the numerous job opportunities available such as; forester, drone pilot, fire protection officer, forest harvester, wood machinist, saw technician, and so on! With so many different career prospects available in each sector, it was hard for them to pick their favourite.

Caboolture SHS Students at HQPlantations Beerburrum site on the Grow, Harvest, Process Tour

Fraser Coast Industry and Careers Showcase

The Canopy Hub team were busy in June as they exhibited at both the Fraser Coast Industry and Careers Showcase and Morayfield SHS Career's Expo. The team travelled up to Maryborough, stopping at Morayfield on the way, for the showcases which were both a success. The Fraser Coast Industry Careers Showcase boasted over 2,000 attendees which is an incredible turnout!

Attendees were able to explore the careers in Queensland's Forest & Timber Industry through our ForestVR headsets and were also given the opportunity to win some very cool prizes through a lucky dip! Our exhibit was alongside many others in the Forest & Timber industry; DTM Timber, Sunchip Group (with their amazing training simulators!), Hyne Timber and HQPlantations.

Thank you to Morayfield SHS and Jobs Fraser Coast for organising successful events. We look forward to our next expo in Gympie on Wednesday 10 July between 10am and 4pm at the Gympie Showgrounds. Entry is free so come along and check out all the region has to offer! Find out more by clicking here.

The Canopy Hub exhibit at the Fraser Coast Industry and Careers Showcase.

Growth Scholarship - Still time to apply!

Apply for a Growth Scholarship Award and get ready for lift off.

Open to Queensland based forest and timber industry professionals and workers who are in their early or mid career years, Timber Queensland's Growth Scholarships facilitate access to learning experiences and opportunities that will foster a passion for working in the forest and timber industry and enhance career pathways.

Who is eligible to apply for a Timber Queensland Growth Scholarship?

• Available to residents of Queensland only

• Focused on early career professionals and granted to applicants aged 18 – 45 years

• Open to applicants working in both the public and private sector

• Open to applicants working in all segments and levels of the forest and timber industry supply chain, or currently undertaking studies related to the forest and timber industry

What awards are on offer as part of the Timber Queensland Growth Scholarship program?

The awards on offer are the Kennedy's Timber Award - $10 000,  HQPlantations Award - $5000,  AKD Award - $5000  and the DTM Timber Award - $2500

What can you use a Timber Queensland Growth Scholarship for?
A Growth Scholarship will provide financial assistance for a learning project. This could include and is not limited to:

• on-the-job training & short courses

• study tours

• components/units of formal qualifications

• attendance at conferences and events

• short term work placements and/or secondments to gain experience.

The sky's the limit, come up with your own idea that will give your career the boost you are after.

How do you apply for a Growth Scholarship?

The application is a simple, accessible and fair process via an online application form. See the Growth Scholarship website page for more details.  Applications are now open and close 5pm 30 June 2024.

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Managed by peak industry body Timber Queensland, Canopy Hub is funded through the Workforce Connect Fund, powered by the Queensland Government's Good people. Good jobs: Queensland Workforce Strategy 2022-2032.