This Wednesday saw the Faculty of Arts, Health and Education (AHE) at CQU Mackay campus host a breakfast meeting for its primary and secondary educational stakeholders.

The purpose of the breakfast was to thank industry and community partners for their continued support as the faculty prepare to produce the next generation of teacher’s animators, designers, performers, historians, geographers, journalists, librarians, multimedia specialists, business executives, nurses, scientists and more.

Executive Dean Richard Smith addressed a gathering of over 50 people. “We are encouraging participants to spread the word that CQU offers great opportunities for a wide range of career and employment pathways for our local people,” he said.

Professor Smith was joined by Sub Dean of AHE Mackay Campus, Dr Cecily Knight, and Head of Campus Professor Phillip Clift, in welcoming and speaking to stakeholders about the future and way forward for the faculty The Regional Executive Director of Education Queensland, Mr Wayne Butler, Executive Director of Schools Education Queensland, Mr Ken Collier; and the Assistant to the Director of Catholic Education, Terry Beaton, joined various Primary and Secondary School Principals and Guidance Officers from the Mackay area at the breakfast.

Photo above: Leaders in Education in Mackay came together for a breakfast hosted by CQU Faculty of Arts, Health and Education (left to right) Terry Beaton, Assistant to Director, Catholic Education; Associate Professor Dr Bruce Knight; Wayne Butler, Regional Executive Director Education Queensland; Professor Richard Smith; Professor Phillip Clift; Dr Cecily Knight.