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Growing Tomorrow’s Educators Today: Y Careers + Kool Beanz Partnership

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Strong partnerships with industry leaders are shaping the future of education and care in Australia. One standout example is our collaboration with Kool Beanz, a family-owned childcare provider with centres across New South Wales, Queensland, and soon Victoria, dedicated to nurturing children’s development through play-based learning. 

 

Through this partnership, we’re building a strong pipeline of future educators while strengthening the early childhood sector. To date, 16 young people have commenced rewarding careers, with recruitment underway for a further 7 positions. As trainee numbers move toward a target of 30 in the next six months, the continued expansion of this Kool Beanz partnership is helping secure a strong, youth-focused future for the sector.  

 

The program supports trainees with hands-on experience delivering play-based learning, fostering children’s creativity, confidence, and sense of belonging. Trainees also receive personalised career coaching and the opportunity to earn while completing a Certificate III in Early Childhood Education, setting them up for a long-term career. 

 

Trainees are already seeing results:  
"My traineeship with Y Careers and Kool Beanz has been such a fantastic experience. I've felt so supported, and the friendly team makes every day enjoyable!"  

"I feel very supported by Y Careers, and working at Kool Beanz has been the best opportunity and it’s a pleasure to be working there."  

 

By partnering with Y Careers, organisations don’t just fill roles, they create meaningful career pathways, support retention, and strengthen the sector. For young people, it’s about gaining confidence, skills, and qualifications to build lasting, meaningful work while making a real difference in children’s lives. 

 

Want to partner with Y Careers? 
Reach out to our partnerships team: 
 
Michael Oosterwyk 
National Partnerships Manager 
[email protected]  
 
Andy Murray 
Business Development Manager 
[email protected]  

To view our current vacancies, visit: https://ycareers.org.au/jobs/

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