CoRE is a secondary school specialist program based on STEM (Science, Technologies, Engineering and Mathematics) principles, originally developed at Kent Street Senior High School for Year 7 to Year 10 students. The program has been adapted over the past 12 years to integrate current Resource Industry challenges to provide relevant examples for the learning environment. The CoRE program has a strong history of industry connection. CoRE integrates project-based learning with field trips, investigations, presentations and the adaption of latest technology to facilitate an encompassing learning experience. • CoRE is a cutting-edge contemporary education initiative that has been successfully integrated to meet the Western Australian and Australian curriculum requirements whilst maintaining unique learning outcomes. • CoRE produces Future Work ready students that are adaptable and flexible to the ever-changing skill requirements. • CoRE develops homegrown talent to service the growing Australian economy and power the Resource Sector ecosystem. The CoRE Learning Foundation has been developed to expand and grow the success of the program and adapt it to other regions and industries.