Case Study - Y Careers + Junior Adventures Group (JAG)
Employer: Junior Adventures Group (JAG)
Locations: Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, Western Australia and Australian Capital Territory
Trainees: 31 trainees commenced across WA and NSW, with an additional 10 currently being recruited in QLD
About the Employer
Junior Adventures Group (JAG) is a global leader in Outside School Hours Care (OSHC), operating well-known brands including OSHClub, Helping Hands Network, Primary OSHCare, JAG UK, sKids and Sherpa Kids.
A trusted and values-driven organisation, JAG partners with parents and school communities to support children’s development through play in safe, inclusive and engaging environments. Guided by their core values, being considerate, passionate, courageousand dedicated, JAG is committed to making a genuine difference in the lives of children and young people.
Why JAG Chose to Partner with Y Careers
JAG partnered with Y Careers to create meaningful employment pathways for young people within their network. Through the partnership, trainees are supported to explore careers in outside-school-hours care while gaining practical, on-the-job experience.
The program not only nurtures the next generation of educators but also provides JAG with a sustainable talent pipeline. By investing in trainees early, JAG can support their development and set them up for long-term success within the sector, while also reducing recruitment and talent acquisition costs.
Why the Earn While You Learn Model Matters
For Young People
Ability to earn while learning builds financial independence early
Develop practical skills and real-world experience simultaneously
Builds confidence to succeed in the workforce
Clear, supported pathway into meaningful careers
Ongoing guidance and support throughout the journey
For Employers
Grow workforce sustainably over time
Develop talent from the ground up
Build internal capability within teams
Helps address ongoing workforce shortages
What Makes Y Careers Different
Y Careers offers more than a traditional labour hire or recruitment solution. The program is built on genuine partnership and ongoing support.
Career Coaches work closely with trainees throughout their journey, ensuring they are supported both professionally and personally. At the same time, Y Careers partners with employers to build capability on the ground, creating a collaborative approach to workforce development.
What the Employer Says
Melinda Crole, Chief Executive Officer, Junior Adventures Group
“Y Careers really helps support trainees into our talent pipeline.
The Career Coaches support the trainees, and at the same time, they’re also supporting our staff on the ground to help build the capability of these trainees.
It’s a really great model of support for young people, but it’s also a great model of support for our teams.”
What Trainees working at JAG Say
“The best part of working for JAG: There’s always something new to do and something new to learn.”
“Y Careers has supported me in my journey so far by being flexible and making sure that my needs are met and my voice is heard.”
“My future goals in this pathway have made me very interested in working with children on a personal level, making sure that their needs are met. Making sure that they're happy. It's something that we don't do as much for my teachers. And I think it's very important to be very interpersonal with them.”