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Make a difference, join our network and help shape a better future for our rangatahi and New Zealand businesses.

 

 

 

Join our movement for change - our network is FREE to join, but we do welcome a koha to support our mahi

YEA is proud to represent the following stakeholders

 

RANGATAHI (13–30 year-olds)
Young people want their voice heard in the decisions that impact them and their future. If this sounds like you and you care about the future world of work and how you and your peers can be supported into sustainable employment, we want to hear your voice. 

YOUTH EMPLOYABILITY PROVIDERS
If you work at the coalface with youth, including NEETS, then join our network to stay connected with colleagues across the motu, keep up-to-date with the latest news, and actively 

YOUTH ORGANISATIONS
YEA partners with a number of organisations that are committed to enhancing the lives of rangatahi. Join us to help change the systems to enable our young people to thrive. 

EDUCATION PROVIDERS
Join as an individual or as an organisation if you work in the education space as a principal, teacher, careers advisor, or gateway manager. 

EMPLOYERS AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS
Our network includes recruiters, CEOs, SME owners and employees, as well as Business Associations and their members, who want to see our young people ready to become the next generation of trusted employees. 

MEMBERSHIP/ASSOCIATIONS/PEAK BODY & SYSTEMS CHANGE ORGANISATIONS
We're proud to work alongside other organisations dedicated to supporting youth, employment, and systems change. We are always looking for opportunities to partner with other like-minded organisations to help ensure our mahi is relevant, connected, and efficient!

LOCAL GOVERNMENT
With Local Government connected at the heart of our communities, our elected members and officers are often best placed to connect youth with employers and to ensure rangatahi are equipped with the training needed to supply a competent workforce for their local industries. 

CAREER PROFESSIONALS
There are many career professional contractors and practitioners in schools, universities, and ITOs, as well as recruitment consultants who want to see our rangatahi equipped with the skills and guidance to

IWI/TE AO MĀORI
Our network includes Iwi-led as well as Te Ao Māori-informed organisations leading positive change in their communities.

Why we have categories for our network

As a systems change organisation, it's important to understand the landscape and demonstrate to Central Government and our funders the breadth of our network.