With curriculum time getting busier and busier, a great way to inspire and empower students is before and after school with extracurricular programs for students. Our after school programs are fantastic at doing this and allow us to get students thinking big and focussing on cross-curricular, project-based learning as they tackle challenges, build skills and work on projects that get them thinking about the world around them and the exciting opportunities open to their generation.
With everything from designing future cities to launching influencer brands, building businesses, working with technology and more, we have a range of standard programs to choose from, or we're able to customise a program to your school community. Our after school programs typically run for 6-8 weeks and cost $30 per student per week.
Young Innovator Days
Engaging Events For High School Students That Showcase Your Organisation & Future Pathways.
Spark Curiosity. Build Skills. Shape The Future.
A Young Innovator Day is a one-day, conference-style event that brings together high school students to explore future careers, build enterprise skills, and connect directly with your industry. Designed and delivered the BOP team of innovative educators in collaboration with your team, these events combine real-world insight with hands-on learning to create an experience that is both inspiring and impactful.
Throughout the day, students engage in keynotes, innovation challenges, and team-based desgin thinking, all aligned to your sector. They hear from industry professionals, tackle real-world problems, and explore what a future in your field could look like beyond the stereotypes.
For our industry partners, Young Innovator Days offer a powerful platform to promote career pathways, build brand awareness, and position your organisation as a leader in workforce development and youth engagement. Whether you’re aiming to inspire students, support schools, or strengthen your talent pipeline, these events are designed to deliver lasting value for everyone involved.
Why Industry Partners Love It
Our Young Innovator Days aren’t just exciting for students, they deliver real value for our industry partners too. From building brand awareness to strengthening talent pipelines, here’s why organisations keep coming back.
Promote Pathways
Showcase the real roles and opportunities available in your sector beyond the stereotypes.
Build Connections
Engage with students and teachers across to raise awareness, strengthen relationships, and build your talent pipeline.
Position Your Brand
Partner on an initiative that highlights your commitment to innovation, skills development, and community impact.
What The Day Looks Like
Each Young Innovator Day follows a structured, high-energy format designed to keep students inspired, engaged, and collaborating throughout the day. Events typically run from 9:00am to 2:30pm, with 100–120 students from 10–12 schools participating in the experience.
Block One
Kick-off keynote & a challenge exploring an emerging trend or key issue in your industry.
Block Two
Panel session with professionals from your organisation & a hands-on team-based activity.
Block Three
Fireside chats or mentor moments & final innovation challenge with student pitches.
Every Young Innovator Day is custom-built with your organisation, from themes and challenges to guest speakers and branding. Whether you're focused on school outreach, workforce promotion, or community impact, we’ll tailor the experience to meet your goals.
Our Programs In Action
Get a firsthand look at how we partner with industry to deliver high-impact, future-focused experiences for students. These videos showcase the energy, engagement, and real-world connections our programs create.
Our Work
At BOP we have the pleasure of delivering young innovator days with organisations across the country and around the world. With each day designed around the industry partner and desired theme, make sure to explore some examples of what we've done in the past:
DiscoverIT Day
Delivered in partnership with Federation University, this program was designed to help prepare young people for the future of work as they explored technology in the workforce.
The Future Of Creative Arts
Delivered in partnership with the Australasian Dance Collective, this program saw students exploring the intersection of technology and the arts.
Future Of Long Haul Flying
Students explored passenger experience, sustainability, and innovation in aviation as they reimagined the future of long-haul travel with QANTAS.
Future Gold Coast
Delivered in partnership with the City Of The Gold Coast, this full day program was designed to showcase the STEM careers for young people in local government.
Let's Connect
Ready to bring a Young Innovator Day to life for your organisation? Whether you're looking to promote career pathways, build brand awareness, or connect with students in a meaningful way, our team is here to help you design a program that aligns with your goals and delivers real impact.
We’ve partnered with industry leaders across sectors to create engaging, future-focused experiences, and we’d love to do the same with you. Reach out today to start building your youth engagement strategy.
