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. […]
So your child has finally returned from their first trip overseas. While you might be ecstatic about their return home … Gap years are a historic rite of passage. An entire year dedicated to exploring a way of life different on …
Wired Magazine, your prediction from 2002 is right. “Twenty years from now, the idea that someone looking for love won’t … Take a stab at guessing Gen Z’s favourite social media app. Go on. Okay, definitely not Facebook – that’s for old … What a time to be alive. Run out of groceries? No need to […]
The most popular university degrees in Australia in 2021 depend a lot on whether you’re male or female. For our … The Class of 2020 was flipped upside down by the coronavirus pandemic. But was it all bad? We surveyed over … Our society is quite literally built on passion. The masterpieces, the classics, the […]
Drop fossil fuel clients, or lose Gen Z workers. That’s the stark message we can take from Comm Declare’s 2021 Fuelling Fantasies report, which concluded that the majority of under 30s (73%) are reluctant to work for businesses that contribute to pollution and global warming. “Our surveys have shown that agency heads are out-of-step with the […]
Find out what it was like for year 12s across Australia to finish high school during the COVID-19 pandemic and how it’s affected their futures. In compiling this report we surveyed over 2000 students from the class of 2020 from metropolitan, regional and rural areas across the country. The effects of learning in lockdown on […]
Type in ‘how to write a CV’ to google search, and 283 million results – articles, blogs, templates and YouTube videos – will appear in less than 0.73 seconds. Oof. We’re happy to pause for dramatic effect, if you are. You recovered from that? Alright, let’s continue. Despite having access to unlimited resources, getting on […]