Defence Industry Schools Pathways Program

The Schools Pathways Program provides funding to public schools to help secondary students learn about defence industry career pathways. Funding is available for a range of purpose, including excursions, equipment, and professional learning (including relief).

Schools can apply through Ikon: Access defence industry funding and resources – Ikon – The Department of Education

Defence Industry Schools Pathways Program support contact:

For your information, the funding must align with at least one of the following outcomes.

  • Increase student, teacher, and family knowledge of the defence industry, including skills and post-secondary pathways.
  • Connect students with the defence industry, including mentors.
  • Increase student interest in studying STEM subjects relevant to defence industry careers.
  • Increase student aspirations to work in the defence industry.
  • Engage students from under-represented groups.