Work Different in Education & Care
Y Careers is a not-for-profit social enterprise dedicated to helping young people gain skills and find meaningful careers in the education and care sector. Partnering with employers, we offer well-paid traineeships that prepare young people for sustainable and fulfilling careers. Your path to a meaningful career starts here!
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Explore your path forward with tailored pathways for career seekers, forward-thinking employer partners, and supportive guidance for parents, guardians and career advisors.
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Career Seekers
Discover your potential and start your path to a meaningful career in the education and care industry.
Get StartedBuild a Future Workforce
Employer Partners
Empower your organisation with promising talent ready to make an impact.
Why PartnerSupport a Young Person
Parents & Career Advisors
Assist young adults in exploring fulfilling paths in the education and care sector.
Discover moreWhy Education & Care
Careers in the education and care industry offer fulfilling work, job stability, personal growth, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on individuals' lives. Join us for a rewarding career journey!
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Training That Pays
Discover paid traineeships at Y Careers. Gain hands-on experience, free education, and the support of a dedicated Career Coach.
Explore FurtherTraineeship Perks
Great Pay
$23.35ph
($855 per week)
Free Education
Offering a Certificate III and/or IV in
Community Services, Early Childhood
Education and Care, Individual Support,
Aged Care and Disability Support.
Up to 2 Years of Full-Time Work
There is a traineeship to suit everyone, with part-time and full-time options available.
Dedicated
Career Coach
A personalised coach to mentor and support you throughout your traineeship journey.
And no experience is required!
Join the Y Careers Traineeship Program and step into a rewarding career in the education and care industry! Choose your preferred pathway and get started with free education and hands-on experience.
We help bridge the gap in workforce shortages with supportive traineeships for young Australians.
Our Partners
The Traineeship Handbook
Our toolkit is packed with resources and expert guidance to help you understand the traineeship program.
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