Hi there, reader. We have some important, yet slightly alarming news to share with you. So please take a seat. … The last two years have been a challenge for everyone, but spare a thought for the Coronavirus class of 2020-21. … Gap years are a historic rite of passage. An entire year dedicated to […]
It was considered a risky move at the time of announcement, but now more than a week out from release, Nike’s latest marketing campaign has proven to be a massive win for the brand. The ad features controversial NFL player Colin Kaepernick, who came under fire in 2016 for kneeling during the national anthem in […]
‘Just google it’. It’s become a phrase so common, it’s hard to imagine a world without it. But in a crazy turn of events, ‘googling’ might be on its way out, with nearly half (40%) of Gen Zs using TikTok and Instagram for search instead of Google Search and Maps according to the tech giant’s […]
Remember the horror on that kid’s face when he said “I see dead people” in The Sixth Sense? Now, hold onto that horror. But switch him to Gen Z. Gen Zs see plastic pollution, plastic pollution everywhere. Because it is! And because of this Gen Zs really want businesses to start cutting back on all […]
If you’re walking down the street in a business suit and see someone laying bricks down, there’s no mistake. You’re a white-collar worker. They’re a blue-collar worker. But what if you see that same bricky in their dirt-covered boots wearing a pair of VR glasses which are live feeding to a laptop next to them. […]
Millennials, we know you laid claim to the humble emoticon 🙂 But sorry… nobody even calls them that anymore 🙁 … Still relying on emails for internal communication? Your young employees may feel like they’re working for a dinosaur. While emails … We gotta laugh about the awkwardness of video calling. Try romancing or ‘keeping […]
This time of year always sets the nervous systems of year 12s on edge. As thirteen years of schooling come … The debate is on: should 9-3 school hours change? In one camp, what’s argued is that this traditional school day … You might be shocked to learn but this isn’t a one sided debate. […]
It’s in the text you’re reading on websites. It’s behind the design of every report you download. It’s in YouTube, … Australian businesswoman Robyn Denholm is kind of a big deal. Not only is she Chair of the Australian Tech Council … Personal attributes are what make you you. They are the things you mostly […]
**If you’re a student and wish to attend the Digital Careers Expo, please click here** Year13 and YouthSense are hosting Australia’s first Digital Careers Expo during National Careers Week, May 18-22. Our mission is to help youth navigate this transitional period from high school and make better decisions about their future. Without a doubt recent events […]
It’s in the text you’re reading on websites. It’s behind the design of every report you download. It’s in YouTube, TikTok and Instagram videos. It’s the content of the newsletters landing in your email inbox. It’s in the sponsored posts filling up your feed. It’s the first thing you see when you make a Google […]
It’s official: Australia can add Hottest Uni Destination in the world to its long list of bragging rights. Over the past year, The Campus Advisor surveyed more than 12 thousand students about the cities they live in. The global student review website asked students about cost of living, nightlife, public transport, amenities, safety and student […]
Let’s play a little word association. Please, take a seat and make yourself comfortable. Perhaps imagine you’re lying back on a chaise in a safe place. Whatever works for you. You ready? Okay let’s go. Interview. Oof. Did you just shudder a bit, too? Stomach flip with butterflies? Did the words ‘dread’, ‘awkward’ and ‘panic’ […]
Blake’s understanding of youth ensures we are never far from the pulse of young Australians. Even though he’s one of the oldest in the office, he’s young at heart (and in face). Emma is the brains behind much of what you read on Year13’s site and social media channels. Joseph has the sage advice for […]
With a world of experience behind him (and a degree, unlike most of the Year13 team), Joseph has smashed out the funniest and most relatable articles on Year13. He’s got the sage advice young people need for things like travelling and getting through university, all the way to finding the best pork roll in Sydney under $5. […]
