What They Say
Here's what young people have to say
ECEC TRAINEE
MARISKIAI would recommend a traineeship to other young people because it gives you the opportunity to earn money while you learn valuable skills and gain real workplace experience. You can apply what you learn in your studies every day, build confidence, and develop practical skills that prepare you for your future career. It is also a great opportunity for young people who don't have the opportunity to study at a university because of their situations or because of their living situations.
ECEC TRAINEE
HELENAIf you've genuinely got an interest in this industry, go for it. You can learn as you go and get real work experience at the same time.
ECEC Trainee
EmmaFor me. I definitely feel prepared. Prepared would be my word. Not only for my job every day, but for the future. I feel prepared and ready with the skills and knowledge that I know I'm going to need.
ECEC Trainee
JoannaFor someone who’s just starting out, the coursework hasn’t felt too difficult or overwhelming. It’s paced well, and everything links to what I’m doing in the room. The practical and theory parts work hand in hand, which makes it easier to understand and apply what I’m learning.
OSHC Trainee
MyshekaY 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.
OSHC Trainee
CharlotteY Careers has supported me by offering career coaching services, and they've also got various things to expand your knowledge on whatever you want to work on. And I think that's very useful.
OSHC Trainee
JosephineY Careers has supported me throughout this journey by providing a free mental health app to all its trainees, and constantly asking if there's anything they can do to help.
ECEC Trainee
VictoriaI joined Y Careers for support and training to start my career in child care. This pathway is helping me gain experience, build my confidence, and open up more opportunities.
ECEC Trainee
PacifiqueI came to Y Careers because I honestly loved the idea of working and studying at the same time... I have always wanted to work with children and doing this traineeship has given me a chance to learn so much.
High School Graduate
AishaY Careers has been my guiding light, offering education, mentorship, and resources tailored to my cultural background. With their support, I've grown in confidence and found my place in the workforce. I’m so grateful!
CEO of Junior Adventures Group
Melinda CroleYou should get involved with Y Careers because it absolutely future-proofs your talent acquisition pipeline. It reduces the administration of trainees, and you have the most wonderful opportunity to work with young people and for your staff to be supported, to do the same.
CEO of BPA Children's Services
Tim WattsWe really, really appreciate how Y Careers supports our people and culture team with that wraparound support around some really terrific young people who are really active and excited about pursuing a career in early learning... And, you know, we encourage all employers to take a look at the model. We think it really adds a lot of value. We're facing big workforce shortages in our sector, and we think this model's really got scalability and legs. And we'd love to see it expand and more employers to take advantage of what Y Careers offers.
Trainee Supervisor
CindyThe Y Careers team have been amazing, informative and supportive every step of the way. Constant communication to ensure a smooth onboarding process has been evident every step of the way... I have had nothing but positive feedback from all staff. The recruitment process was fully supported by the Y Careers team and each and every candidate was screened thoroughly and I can see a lot of thought that went into the process.
Trainee Supervisor
ZoeI think the most rewarding part of supervising someone through Y careers is the growth. From when they start to the end, they come in, they're a little bit quiet, they might be a little bit timid, and then you can see the growth week by week, and you can just see how much they've changed the connections that they make with children.
OSHC Coordinator
Fabiana CapriaIt's great to hear that Chelsea found the coaching session positive and appreciated the feedback shared - it's lovely to see her confidence growing. She has been settling in well and is showing great initiative and a willingness to learn, which is a pleasure to witness. Chelsea is excelling in her ability to connect with the children, and she's becoming more confident in supporting daily routines. One area we're focusing on is building her confidence in taking more ownership during transitions and engaging more with families - she's already showing improvement, and I think with continued support, she'll thrive.
Parents
Daniel & Patricia B.Y Careers has been a fantastic opportunity for our child. The program offers comprehensive training and mentorship, ensuring they are well-prepared for a successful career. It’s been rewarding to see their growth and confidence blossom. Y Careers truly cares about their future.