Year13

We're excited to continue our partnership with Year13 to help young people discover brighter pathways — building AI skills and stronger futures. Together we're equipping the next generation of Aussies with essential AI skills through the 'AI Amplified' e-learning program. What’s next? 'Career Coach', using Microsoft Azure OpenAI, the new AI-driven career advisor will provide personalised career support at scale, revolutionising the way students navigate their school-to-work transition. Learn more: http://msft.it/6045UHMaV

The New York Post has shared our research into the state of work for Australian Gen Zs, which has found around twice as many young females are leaving their jobs due to stress and customer abuse compared to young males. As young people start the new year entering new jobs, often in industries they’ve never worked in before, it’s a timely reminder to treat them with kindness and empathy so work can be a positive place for them where they can grow and gain skills to help them succeed in life.

One of the biggest issues hitting youth wellbeing at the moment is the cost of living, housing and renting, with our latest youth research finding a rapidly rising tide of young people who think they will never be able to afford a home in the future. But it's impacting young people in the here and now too as high rental prices delay many young people from moving out of home while also driving many to return to living with their parents to ease the financial pressure on themselves as they try and balance their work, study and social lives. Year13 Co-Founder Saxon Phipps said: "As house prices increase so too does the amount of young people who give up on the dream of owning one and this is playing out in the data with the large year on year spike in young people who see themselves as renting for life."

As school wraps up for the year and ATARs are released tomorrow our career data has revealed the most popular careers for school students in 2024, with psychologist emerging as the number one most popular profession! "We know there’s a shortage of psychologists at the moment", Year13 Co-Founder Saxon Phipps said. "To see psychologist as the most popular career for Australian school students in 2024 will no doubt be very welcome news to the profession and to people who need these vital mental health services." Australian Psychological Society chief executive officer Dr Zena Burgess said growing interest in psychology was no surprise. "There are lots of people who wish to be a psychologist. Patient demand is very high, and increasingly, people can’t afford treatment due to the cost of living pressures and slow progress in mental health reform."

At Year13, our purpose is to help young people live happier, more fulfilling lives. Over the last thirteen years, this purpose has continually driven us to explore new and innovative ways to support youth as they transition out of school. By embracing emerging technologies and fostering meaningful partnerships, our focus has been on creating tools and resources that genuinely make a difference in the lives of young adults. Throughout the past 18 months, we’ve been on an incredible journey, partnering with Microsoft and KPMG on 'AI Amplified', an innovative e-learning program designed to equip young Australians with AI skills, ensuring they thrive in the future workforce. After a successful pilot, we’re excited to expand the program with an ambitious goal of 50,000 completions by 2025. Today, we’re thrilled to unveil what’s next: an AI Career Coach, developed in collaboration with Microsoft and set to launch in mid-2025. This transformative product will provide personalised career support at scale, revolutionising the way students navigate their school-to-work transition. “For us, AI is not a buzzword. It’s game-changing for our whole product and the industry vertical of career education and support. We can now tailor all of the products and content using large language models, making the experience so much more approachable.” - Will Stubley Transforming the school-to-work transition requires collaboration from across the entire education ecosystem. That’s why we’re incredibly proud and grateful to be partnering with Microsoft, a long-standing leader in the education space. Together, we’re excited to continue driving innovation and creating impactful solutions. You can learn more about our partnership here: https://lnkd.in/gbnpjbwF Keen to find out more about our AI Career Coach? Connect with us here: https://wkf.ms/41CtJWp

The Good Universities Guide ratings for 2025 have been released! Check out the article on news.com.au to see where all of Australia's 42 universities are ranked, from the amount of time it takes students to get a job after graduation to how engaged students are in the classroom. Year13 Co-Founder Saxon Phipps said: "We can see how this year regional universities are consistently appearing as top performers in teaching quality, student satisfaction and social equity, showing how they can provide highly personalised education and student support which rivals larger metropolitan universities."

The Good Universities Guide ratings for 2025 are now available! The independent ratings compare all 42 Australian universities across measures of student experience and graduate outcomes, including employment rates, social equity, student support and teaching quality. These student-centric ratings can assist youth in making a more informed decision about their post-school options. The 2025 results are available in full on Good Uni Guide: https://lnkd.in/gutEzM3e

We're thrilled to announce that Year13 has officially secured a spot on the AFR’s Most Innovative Companies List for 2024! We’re ranked #72 overall in Australia and #4 in our industry category (Government, Education, and Not-for-Profit). This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication to empowering young people to make informed, positive career decisions that drive long-term economic development. Here’s to more innovation and positive change ahead 🎉

At the Tech Council of Australia's National Summit, we had the opportunity to share an update on our Virtual Work Experience program, which aims to address the tech workforce shortage in Australia. In less than a year, over 15,000 youth have participated in the online initiative. In the last month, we've upgraded the experiences to increase engagement and gamification, and rolled them out to 1250+ schools across Australia via the Career Tools platform. We're pleased to share that included in the updated library are two new experiences, sponsored by Commonwealth Bank - UX/UI Designer and Platform Engineer. Thank you to our tech partners Tech Council of Australia, Commonwealth Bank, Microsoft and nbn® Australia for supporting the program and helping us build a talent pipeline that's equipped to meet the needs of Australia’s evolving tech landscape.

This week, Year13 launched 'It's Giving, Giving Back', a national campaign in partnership with the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS) and UM Australia that aims to encourage young Australians to volunteer within their local community. At Year13, we’re all about helping young people prepare to take their next steps in life, and volunteering is the perfect way to gain valuable skills, find new passions and connect with people. We’re hoping to raise awareness, spark interest, and get young Aussies thinking differently about how they can make a difference through volunteering. It’s more than just giving your time—it’s about building your future through experiences, connections, and personal growth. Check out a sneak preview of the campaign below.