Who we are
Young Change Agents is a not-for-profit social enterprise equipping young people with the mindsets, skills, and tools to create change through entrepreneurial education. Our mission is to empower youth to identify problems and develop innovative solutions, building their agency and future-ready capabilities. We value innovation, inclusion, collaboration, and measurable impact.
Our work is driven by a passionate team led by Founder and Executive Director of Strategy & Innovation Margaret O'Brien, interim CEO Renae Jones, COO Cat Kitney, Educator-in Residence Mia Pinnington, and Head of Programs and First Nations Advisor Tiffani Seaton. Together, we support educators, communities, and partners to unlock young people's potential in Australia and across the world.
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Programs for educators, school leaders, system leaders and more.
Digital Boss program - experience real-world entrepreneurship and run a digital business in a safe, educational setting.
Young people in regional, rural and remote areas face unique challenges. Empowering them with the skills, mindsets, and tools to drive innovation and sustainability in their communities is essential.
Impact Boss program -offers students the opportunity to launch their very own social enterprise over the span of a semester or year.
What we do
Young Change Agents delivers entrepreneurial education programs that empower young people to tackle real-world problems and build future-ready skills. Our core offerings include:
- $20 boss – a national youth entrepreneurship program.
- Digital boss – developing digital enterprises and tech skills.
- Impact boss – youth-led initiatives for social and community change.
- Planet A schools challenge – driving environmental innovation in schools.
- Youth design challenges – project-based challenges on social issues.
- Teens in business awards – recognising young entrepreneurs.
- Educator capacity building and E3: entrepreneurial educator exchange – empowering teachers to foster youth innovation.
- Custom programs – co-designed with partners.
Our impact areas include youth agency, innovation, inclusion, sustainability, and future skills. Key outcomes are increased confidence, enhanced problem-solving and creativity, as well as improved pathways to education, employment, and enterprise.
Our work
Case study - Educators that we've worked with at Young Change Agents
VideosYouTube has many case study examples: Educators' experiences with Young Change Agents Australian educators share their experiences participating in Young Change Agents' workshops and professional development programs, highlighting the benefits of entrepreneurial education in schools.
Case study - Educators that we've worked with at Young Change AgentsEntrepreneurial schools in South Australia
VideosThis case study showcases Young Change Agents' collaboration with five entrepreneurial specialist schools in South Australia, focusing on embedding entrepreneurial education into their curricula.
Entrepreneurial schools in South AustraliaRetail social enterprise-in-a-box
VideosAn initiative designed to foster entrepreneurial learning, financial literacy, and sustainability among students by providing a comprehensive toolkit for creating retail social enterprises.
Retail social enterprise-in-a-boxMental health design challenge showcase
VideosBetween July and December 2024, Young Change Agents challenged young people aged 10–21 across Australia to ideate solutions addressing youth mental health, culminating in this showcase of innovative ideas.
Mental health design challenge showcase
Head office:
- New South Wales
Service location(s):
- Australian Capital Territory
- New South Wales
- Northern Territory
- Queensland
- South Australia
- Tasmania
- Victoria
- Western Australia
- Outside Australia
Type(s) of actor:
- Social Enterprises
Area(s) of activity:
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