On September 9th, 2025, students and alumni from Brisbane came together with leading Queensland employers at the Chartered Accountants Australia & New Zealand offices for a full-day Innovation Challenge. Participants worked in cross-disciplinary teams to solve real-world business challenges set by organisations including Engineers Australia, CPA Australia, Unison Solar Energy, Dunk Marketing Agency, BDO, and the Department of Justice, with a final “mystery employer” revealed on the day.

During the event, participants:
• Built professional networks by engaging directly with employers, mentors, and peers.
• Enhanced employability skills such as problem-solving, communication, teamwork, and innovation.
• Gained practical experience developing and pitching creative solutions to industry challenges.
• Showcased their ideas to a judging panel of senior industry leaders.

This immersive experience boosted career readiness and CV impact, preparing students for future opportunities in Queensland’s workforce.

Graduates of this program earned a Certificate of Completion, recognising their achievement in innovation, collaboration, and employability development.