Young Change Agents

One room. 20 schools. A shared commitment to reimagining education. Yesterday, we brought together our Entrepreneurial Schools Project cohort from every state and territory for our first in-person professional learning day at EY in Sydney! Led by our Project Director, Dr Renae Jones, alongside Tom Griffith and Sa Danh from Seaton High School in South Australia, the day focused on what it really takes to build entrepreneurial schools that prepare young people for a changing world. The cohort explored the project’s four-pillar model, identified the priorities they’ll take back into their school improvement plans, and began shaping a shared national Why statement: “We will reimagine education through learning that is active, connected and grounded in the real world, where students learn through curiosity, collaboration, creativity and play. In classrooms that embrace challenge and the messiness of learning, students and educators will be empowered to think and act courageously, take positive risks, build resilience and adapt in an ever-changing world. Through entrepreneurial ways of thinking and authentic partnerships with community and industry, learning will be meaningful, foster a strong sense of belonging and possibility, and empower young people to make a positive impact in their communities and beyond.” This two-year, fully funded project is made possible thanks to support from the Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation (VFFF), delivered in partnership with the Australian Secondary Principals’ Association (ASPA) and Young Change Agents. Today, the same cohort joins more than 100 educators and industry leaders at the E3xIndustry Unconference. We’ll be sharing more on that soon! #E3xIndustry #E3Unconference #E3xIndustry2026

Ever wondered what Speed Mentoring actually looks like? 🤔 Our Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Session is designed to be interactive, engaging, and full of real conversations. Young people will rotate through breakout rooms to connect directly with mentors from different industries, with every breakout room supported by the Young Change Agents team. Participants will have the chance to ask questions, gain advice, and explore pathways in entrepreneurship, innovation, leadership, tech, and more. With 12 mentors joining us this May 27, this is an opportunity young people won’t want to miss. Know someone who would love this experience? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word 👇 Learn more and register via link in our bio!

Say hello to Sibilla Foxton one of the next mentors joining our Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Event coming up soon! 🌱 As the General Manager at Sustain: The Australian Food Network, Sibilla brings experience across entrepreneurship, sustainability, innovation, marketing, and community engagement. Passionate about future-focused industries and social impact, she supports purpose-led initiatives that create meaningful change. Know a young person who could benefit from joining this event? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word! Register and find out more via link in our bio!

Next up in our lineup of mentors is Nandeeta Maharaj (Rambisheswar). She'll be joining our upcoming Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Event. As the Founder of Goods 4 Good, Nandeeta is passionate about ethical business, social enterprise, and impact-driven entrepreneurship. She brings experience across marketing, innovation, and purpose-led business, helping create positive social change through commerce and community. If you know a young person who could benefit from speaking with Nandeeta and our other mentors for this event make sure to tag them below or check out the full event coming up soon on the 27th of May from 4pm - 5:30pm. Find out more and register via link in our bio!

Meet Ale Wiecek Rojo, one of the next mentors joining our upcoming Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Masterclass. As the Founder of biftsbo, Ale brings experience across innovation, entrepreneurship, leadership, and wellbeing. Passionate about social impact and purpose-led leadership, she supports individuals and organisations to create meaningful change through innovation, psychology, and human-centred thinking. This event gives young people the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, ask questions, and gain real-world insights from people building careers and businesses across a range of sectors. Know a young person who should be part of this opportunity? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word! Register via link in our bio!

Hear from educators Manju and Mehadi at Darwin High school as they share what excites them most about this two year project📣 #youngchangeagents #entrepreneurialeducation #entrepreneurialschoolsproject

Next up in our mentor lineup for our Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Masterclass is Erlene Graanoogst! As an Executive General Manager in Operational Excellence at the Australian Financial Complaints Authority, Erlene brings experience across leadership, strategy, transformation, and innovation. Passionate about purpose-driven leadership and creating meaningful impact, she supports teams and organisations to grow through collaboration and operational excellence. This event gives young people the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, ask questions, and gain real-world insights from people building careers and businesses across a range of sectors. Know a young person who should be part of this opportunity? Tag them below or share this post to help spread the word! Register here: https://lnkd.in/gkmQXJrS

We’re excited to welcome Hayden Smith, Co-founder & CTO of Pearler, as one of the mentors joining our upcoming Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Masterclass. Hayden brings experience across fintech, entrepreneurship, product strategy, and technology innovation, with a strong passion for making investing and financial wellbeing more accessible for everyday Australians. As part of our mentor lineup, Hayden will connect with young people interested in: • business and startups • technology and innovation • entrepreneurship • financial literacy and impact The Speed Mentoring Masterclass gives young people the opportunity to hear directly from industry leaders, ask questions, and gain real-world insights from people building careers and businesses across a range of sectors. If you’re a young person who would benefit from this opportunity, tag them below or share this post to help spread the word! Register via the link in our bio! #YouthEntrepreneurship #Fintech #Startups #Innovation #YoungChangeAgents

Meet the fantastic mentors who'll be sharing their expertise at our upcoming Teens in Business Speed Mentoring Masterclass! We’re excited to announce the first 5 of our 10 mentors: Hayden Smith Ale Wiecek Rojo Erlene Graanoogst Sibilla Foxton Nandeeta Maharaj (Rambisheswar) Together, they're bringing real-world experience across entrepreneurship, strategy, marketing, product, operations, leadership, innovation, research, business growth and more! From launching businesses and designing products to scaling ideas and building purpose-led ventures, our mentors are here to help young entrepreneurs turn ideas into action. Young people will have the opportunity to connect directly with mentors, ask questions, and gain feedback on their businesses (or ideas if they're just getting started). If you are a young person or know a young person in your network who could benefit from this event, please tag them below or share this post to help spread the word and join us on Wednesday 27th of May! Find out more and register here via link in our bio!

This time next week, we’ll be kicking off the 2026 E3xIndustry Unconference in Sydney! We’ve officially sold out all tickets and can’t wait to bring together educators, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs from across Australia and overseas for three days of conversations, collaboration, and bold ideas for the future of entrepreneurial education. We’ll be sharing highlights and insights from the event here on LinkedIn 👀 If you couldn’t make E3 this year, our E3 Connect virtual event series is a great way to stay engaged with the community. Our next event is coming up in June, where we’ll be exploring the topic: AI in Schools. With AI evolving so rapidly, this is one of the biggest conversations shaping education right now, and we’re looking forward to unpacking the opportunities, challenges, and implications together. Find out more and join the next virtual event via link in our bio!

Hear from the six Youth Council members from Darwin High School! 📣 #youngchangeagents #entrepreneurialeducation #youthentrepreneurship #entrepreneurialschoolsproject

What would Australia look like if every young person had the skills to build peace in their community? From tackling misinformation and bullying to strengthening cultural understanding and inclusion, young people have the potential to become powerful change agents. But they need opportunities, tools and support to turn that potential into action. That’s why we’re excited to open up entries into our Peacebuilding National Youth Design Challenge in partnership with the Rotary Club of Balwyn. This national challenge empowers young people to design real solutions that strengthen peace, empathy and understanding in their schools and communities. Students will explore real-world issues and create ideas that foster connection and understanding. They'll then enter their ideas into the national competition, and we'll showcase the finalists and winners in November 2026! We provide all the resources to take part online or in the classroom, with the option of educator-led or Young Change Agents-led workshops. So if you’re an educator, parent or guardian, or know a young person who would love to get involved, check out the challenge via link in our bio!