After 6 years as a carpenter, Lance Mackenzie transitioned his skills and experience on the tools into the classroom to become an Industrial Technology and Design (ITD) teacher.
21 years later, he's an ITD teacher at Charters Towers State High School External link and it's a decision he does not regret. In this video, he shares why he made the switch and reflects on the opportunity he now has to give students skills they wouldn't have otherwise developed.
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Did you know that Industrial Technology and Design subjects External link are in high demand in Queensland state schools? If you're ready for a change of pace in your working life and looking for the opportunity to pass your knowledge and skills onto the next generation, become a teacher. Find out how.