If this is the first time you’ve seen us, welcome to Y Careers! We’re here to connect young people with #meaningful career paths that make a difference—both for themselves and for the communities they serve. Our traineeship is dedicated to empowering the next generation with skills, guidance, and opportunities to build careers in sectors like aged care, childcare, and disability support. Discover how #YCareers is paving the way to meaningful jobs and a brighter future for young Australians. Read the full article below 👉 Click here: https://lnkd.in/gU-JHM7j #YCareers #EmployerPartners #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceManagement #AgedCare #Childcare #DisabilitySupport #GTO
Y Careers
Staffing and Recruiting
Essendon Fields, Vic 1,795 followers
Y Careers is an innovative new organisation focused on providing meaningful employment opportunities for young people.
About us
Y Careers is an innovative new entity being established by the Y to support young people in gaining exposure, experience and entry level qualifications in the care sector whilst providing the care industry with the opportunity to support and access a pipeline of young people. Our model has been co-designed with and for young people and industry. We know the care sector within Australia urgently requires a pipeline of labour, with care workforces decimated during the pandemic period, and pressures on businesses continuing to increase. It is projected that 250,000 new workers are required in the care sector by 2025, with the demand particularly acute in regional areas. Y Careers aims to provide employment to 15,000 young people over a 5-year period. This will begin in 2024 with 350 young people. Y Careers, along with our partners, will provide training and employment in a holistic approach inclusive of wraparound support to young people across Australia. Our focus will be on ensuring we engage geographically, culturally and diverse young people, including those traditionally marginalised from the labour market and experiencing barriers to employment.
- Website
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https://ycareers.org.au/
External link for Y Careers
- Industry
- Staffing and Recruiting
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- Essendon Fields, Vic
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2022
Locations
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Primary
1 Level Road
2 Bristol Street
Essendon Fields, Vic 3041, AU
Employees at Y Careers
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Vydee dharmasiriwardana
Accountant I ACMA I CGMA I BBA I MPA
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Dawn Grikis
People and Culture Management and Strategy I Organisational Development | Leadership I Transformational Change I Employee Experience
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Andrew Murray
Andrew is now at Y Careers but was the GM for the ArtsReady Program at AFL Sportsready for a decade and CEO at ArtsHub prior. Passionate about…
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Fiona Hawes
Executive Manager | Strategic Marketing & Communications | Storyteller | Brand Specialist
Updates
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Have you thought about letting someone else handle your organisation's #recruitment process? Partnering with a Group Training Organisation (GTO) like Y Careers offers benefits that go beyond what traditional in-house hiring can do. With a #GTO, you get talent tailored to your needs, support that saves you time, and insights that help you stay ahead. Here’s why going with a GTO could be the key to growing your team effortlessly. 🔑 Access to Skilled Talent: We help you find and develop skilled trainees tailored to your business needs. 📝 Reduced Administrative Burden: Leave the recruitment, training, and compliance paperwork to us. 📚 Ongoing Support and Training: Your trainees receive continuous support and professional development through a dedicated Career Coach. 🛡️ Risk Mitigation: We manage employment risks, so you can stay focused on your core business. 🔄 Flexibility in Workforce Management: Easily adjust your traineeship programs as your business evolves. 💡 Expert Guidance: Leverage our industry insights and best practices to enhance your workforce strategy. 💰 Cost-Effective Solution: Save on training costs and reduce turnover with well-trained, motivated talent. Discover how we can help build your future #workforce by clicking here: https://lnkd.in/gQnuK_bD #YCareers #EmployerPartners #TalentDevelopment #WorkforceManagement #AgedCare #Childcare #DisabilitySupport #GTO
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Everyone loves a surprise… especially a delicious one. 🧁 This morning, we were treated to a surprise delivery from our website partner, Bright Labs —a batch of beautifully branded cupcakes and macaroons! 🙌 Thank you to the talented team at Bright Labs, especially our Account Manager, Susan Douglass, Creative Director Tim McDougall, Senior Producer Steve Gillieron, UX/UI Designer Sam Costantino and Developer Nipun Perera. Working with a like-minded team that understood our vision and audience from day one has been seamless, and we’re thrilled to have a new #platform that truly represents and empowers the next generation of workers.👇 At #YCareers, we’re proud to #collaborate with partners who share our commitment to creating meaningful work #opportunities for young people! 💻 To keep up to date with us, make sure to join our mailing list via our website here: https://ycareers.org.au/ #NewWebsite #Talent #Partnership #Collaboration #YoungPeople #EducationAndCare #GroupTrainingOrganisation Amaresh Devanesen Fiona Hawes Hayley Jenkins Paul Konig Sandra G. Mark Mitchell Michael Oosterwyk Vydee dharmasiriwardana Josephine De Maria Anneliese B. Kerryn Cauchi
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Wondering how to get the best out of your trainee in the #workplace? 💭 We’ve covered it in our latest article. Click the link below to learn how. 👇 👉 Click here: https://lnkd.in/gERjmDMV #Trainee #GovernmentTrainingOrganisation #YCareers #CareIndustry #YoungPeople #Skills
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🚀 Interested in learning what Gen Z value in the #workplace? Take a look at this fantastic report by social impact organisation, and friend of Y Careers, YLab below! 👇 For employers, understanding these values is key to attracting and #retaining Gen Z talent! #FutureOfWork #GenZ #NewWayToWork #YCareers #YoungPeople #CareIndustry #AttractTalent #Recruitment
📢 New YLab Insights Paper: Shaping the Future of Work with Intergenerational Cohesion! We're excited to announce the release of our new insights paper, 'Future of Work: Unlocking Gen Z's Potential in the Workplace.’ With Gen Z set to make up one-third of Australia’s workforce by 2030, understanding their unique needs and aspirations is crucial. Our insights paper delves into the challenges and opportunities facing Gen Z, while also addressing the broader needs of all generations to foster cohesive, future-ready workplaces. Learn more and download the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g2tJfu9J or reach out to YLab Director Rosie Chi Tran here on LinkedIn to discuss. #GenZ #Workforce #FutureOfWork #Leadership #IntergenerationalWorkplace
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📢 Exciting news...Our #YCareers website is LIVE! We’re excited to share our brand-new website — co-designed with young people, for #youngpeople. 👇 Whether you’re a professional in the #education or #care sector looking to future-proof your workforce or a parent/guardian helping your child make informed choices after school, our fresh and intuitive platform connects you to everything you need. It’s all designed for easy access and tailored just for you. Thank you to our website partner, Bright Labs for bringing our vision to life! We couldn’t be happier with the final result. 👏 💻 Come explore our new site here: www.ycareers.org.au #NewWebsite #AgedCare #Childcare #DisabilitySupport #Design #CoDesign #GenZ #NewWaytoWork #Traineeship #GovernmentTrainingOrganisation World YMCA The Y Australia The Y NSW YMCA Victoria YMCA Queensland YMCA South Australia The Y WA The Y Canberra Region The Y Ballarat The Y Whittlesea YMCA Geelong Inc. Y Northern Territory YMCA of Bundaberg Limited Y Services Pty Ltd Learning Creates Australia
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🚀 This week, our team is at the ACCPA National Conference in Adelaide, connecting with like-minded businesses in the aged care sector! 👇️ With the theme ‘Age of Excellence: Inspire, Innovate, Impact,’ the event highlights the industry’s dedication to delivering world-class care for older Australians—something we strive for through our new traineeship program. Our Executive Director, Amaresh Devanesen, and Executive Manager of Service Delivery, Paul Konig, are gaining valuable insights into the latest innovations and best practices. 👏 We’re excited to apply these learnings as we continue to support aged care! #YCareers The Y Australia Aged & Community Care Providers Association #ACCPANC24 #Innovation #CareIndustry #Homecare #ACCPA
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By 2030, 30% of the global workforce will be Gen Z, and forward-thinking companies are already recognising the importance of integrating young, dynamic talent to keep pace with industry evolution (Deloitte, 2023). ⚡ We make it easy for you to tap into this emerging talent pool 🎯. Our recruitment process ensures you’re connected with driven young professionals who are eager to bring their skills, fresh ideas 💡, and passion to your organisation. Future-proofing your business starts with building the right team today for a better tomorrow. 🚀 Ready to position your organisation for long-term success? Partner with Y Careers to find the next generation of education and care professionals. 🌟 Reach out to our National Partnerships Manager, Michael Oosterwyk to discuss more! #FutureProof #GenZWorkforce #YCareers #LongTermSuccess #NextGenLeaders #TalentMatchmaking
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Investing in #youngpeople is investing in the #future. Care and education professionals play a crucial role in nurturing young minds, supporting their development, and creating a foundation for lifelong well-being. 👇️ During Children's Week, we celebrate those who dedicate their careers to helping children thrive—whether in early childhood education, before and after school care, or disability support. These roles are essential, offering more than just education; they provide emotional support, create safe environments, and build a sense of community for the next generation. We’re excited to continue empowering care workers through meaningful career opportunities that help children grow into resilient, confident individuals. Let’s celebrate these amazing professionals and the vital work they do every day. 🌟 #ChildrensWeek #YCareers #EarlyChildhoodEducation #SupportingChildren #CareIndustry #FutureCareers
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Earlier this week, the Vic team came together at our Essendon Fields office for an in-person catch-up! Our Executive Director, Amaresh Devanesen, started things with a fun and insightful #team-building exercise: we had to pick a chocolate that best represents who we are. 🍫 Here are some of the awesome picks: 👉 Snickers: For someone who’s always prepared and adaptable! 👉Twix: For the team member who’s great at multitasking and has a practical, yet creative, approach to problem-solving. 👉Marvellous Creations: For the imaginative and innovative person in the team. 🎨 It was a fun way to #reflect on our unique personalities while bringing the team closer together. We definitely recommend trying it out with your own team! Now, we’d love to hear from you: What chocolate best represents you? 🍬 Let us know in the comments below! 👇 The Y Australia The Y NSW YMCA Queensland YMCA Victoria YMCA WA YMCA South Australia #YCareers #Traineeship #AccreditedTraining #FutureProof #GenZWorkforce #LongTermSuccess #NextGenLeaders #TalentMatchmaking #Team #TeamBonding #Culture #PeopleandCulture