Who We Are
The Australian Industry Trade College came into being because young people needed us and Australia did too.
And so we got started. On rethinking how we educate, equip and empower. On challenging the status-quo and redefining measures of success. On celebrating the path less celebrated and closing a growing gap.
We started helping young people to find their purpose and proudly pursue a pathway in industry, at school. Some might call it a trade. We prefer profession. For us, it’s simply about finding what fits; about loving what you do.
Our footprint was smaller then, our impact and reach is far greater now.
Before opening our doors in 2006, we thought long and hard about who we needed to be and the role we could play in the education and employment landscape. We spoke to educators and to industry, and saw the options available to technically talented, bright minded young people diminish as thinking narrowed around what constitutes ‘clever’ and the ‘best’ path to success.
That was more than 15 years ago and we’ve come a long way since then. Like our young people, we’ve evolved, navigated challenges, experienced setbacks and enjoyed great successes. Much has changed, but during this time one thing has endured and that’s our commitment to young people and our passion for industry.
2008-2021+
2008
First commencing in 2006 as an RTO, the Australian Trade College (ATC) becomes a school in 2008.
2010
We transition from the ATC to the AITC, the Australian Industry Trade College. 110 young people graduate and pursue a pathway in industry.
2011
+ Gold Coast campus
The AITC moves to Scottsdale Drive in Robina, where it remains today.
2014
Our impact expands; Year 10 is introduced.
2016
+ Redlands campus
AITC Redlands opens, welcoming more than 90 young people.
2018
+ Sunshine Coast campus
We move further across the south east corner, opening in Maroochydore, Sunshine Coast.
10 Year Strategic Plan launched.
2019
+ Toowoomba campus
Our fourth campus sees us head west to Toowoomba. More than 50 young people join the AITC ranks.
2020
+ Ipswich campus
Our Ipswich campus opens to 70 plus young people.
2021+
+ Brisbane campus
The AITC takes its place in a major city centre with a new campus opening in Brisbane, 2022.
Beyond
The next chapter? Our 2028 Strategy shares how we will bring our purpose to life; it clearly captures our intent and the actions we will take to make an impact in the world.
Our Values
Board of Directors
Executives
Careers
We are always seeking innovative educators and entrepreneurial talent to join our team to help us create a new educational paradigm in Australia. We’d welcome your application for any of the open roles listed below.
Policies and Reports
The AITC Board of Directors are responsible for the development of policies to ensure that guidelines are followed and adopted within the AITC. The Policies are designed to influence and determine all major decisions and actions, and all activities take place within the boundaries set by them. These policies are reviewed annually or as required.
Governance
The Australian Industry Trade College Ltd (ABN: 76 115 458 743) (‘The AITC’) is committed to principles of sound governance.
As an unlisted company limited by guarantee, the AITC is not required to report against the Corporate Governance Principles and Recommendations however, AITC uses these principles as a guide to best practice, and has implemented these as far as they are relevant to it as a member organisation of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. The AITC reports against these principles in this corporate governance statement as a part of its commitment to preserving stakeholder confidence.