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Where school meets the real world of work

A select-entry middle years programme that places students inside a living workplace ecosystem at Cubes.Co Academy. Students design real ventures, work with industry mentors, and build the capabilities they need to thrive in a world shaped by AI, innovation and human connection.

Positioned at the intersection of education, innovation and industry.

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The Triple Engine

Three forces working together to turn possibility into practice.

Students

Drive the ideas

Teachers

Shape the learning

Industry Mentors

Bring the real world

At Cubes.Co Academy, this triple engine powers every project. Learners are not just attending a programme. They are working inside a real innovation ecosystem with expert educators and practising professionals by their side.

Preparing students for the real world

The Academy equips young people to thrive in a world shaped by AI, digital fluency and global connectivity. Content knowledge alone is no longer enough. Learners need confidence, adaptability and curiosity to navigate uncertainty and contribute in meaningful ways.

Engagement Drop in Middle Years

Student engagement in Years 7 to 9 is declining, with research showing a clear dip across this stage.

Widening Equity and Confidence Gaps

Gaps in engagement, confidence and post-school readiness are continuing to grow.

Limited Access to Future-Focused Learning

The Hume–Merri-bek region has restricted access to specialised STEM, enterprise and innovation programs.

Absence of a Local Tech School

There is no dedicated Tech School providing industry-connected learning and future-skills pathways.

Insufficient Industry Exposure for Students

Many students have little to no meaningful exposure to industry, entrepreneurship and essential work-related capabilities.

Who the Academy is designed for

Students

  • Middle years learners with high intent and curiosity
  • Young people who want to create, build and solve real problems
  • Those who learn best through doing, collaborating and reflecting

Families

  • Parents and carers seeking meaningful extension beyond the traditional classroom
  • Families who value confidence, enterprise skills and real-world networks
  • Those who want clear communication between Academy, home and base school

Schools

  • Leaders seeking a high-quality, turnkey enterprise and design thinking offer
  • Schools in regions without Tech Schools or equivalent infrastructure
  • Teams wanting to lift engagement and pathways without overloading staff

For Industry and Community Partners

  • Organisations that want to mentor, pose real problem briefs or support youth-led ventures
  • Councils and community groups seeking impact through student-led innovation

Preparing students for the real world

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Students, Teachers, Industry Mentors

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Cubes.Co Academy brings together government, industry and community partners to deliver an unparalleled middle years experience. Our collaborative approach ensures students access authentic workplace learning, expert mentorship and real-world problem-solving opportunities that prepare them for future success.

Where school meets the real world of work

Cubes.Co Academy merges school with industry through an embedded workplace model based at CreativeCubes.Co in Carlton. Students learn in a space that mirrors modern workplaces, where collaboration, creativity and innovation form part of the daily rhythm.

Teachers provide structure, reflection and curriculum rigour. Mentors from business, technology and design bring real-world insight. Together they help students build the capabilities that matter most today: problem-solving, empathy, communication, digital fluency and entrepreneurial thinking.