One million
young Australians
into work by 2032.
A generation is being shut out of work while the jobs that need them go unfilled. The Early Careers Pledge is a public commitment from CEOs, employers, educators and government to open the door, and to bring others with them.
Our younger generation
is at risk.
Youth unemployment keeps rising. The entry-level jobs young people used to start in are being automated away, and a degree no longer guarantees a way in. At the same time, many employers, especially in construction, mining, engineering, energy and care, cannot fill the roles they have open. The work exists and the people exist. What is broken is the connection between the work and the people, and that is a problem we can solve together.
Youth unemployment · ages 15–24
Solid line is recorded ABS data to 2026. Dashed paths are illustrative directions to 2032, not forecasts.
Global trends paint a more dire picture
40% of employers expect to cut roles where AI can do the work
World Economic Forum, 202513% fewer early-career jobs in the most AI-exposed US roles since 2022
Stanford Digital Economy Lab, 20255.7% US recent-graduate unemployment, a three-year high
Federal Reserve Bank of New York, 202511% of advertised vacancies are now entry-level roles, a decade low in Australia
Anglicare Australia, Jobs Availability Snapshot, 2025A clear, public commitment.
- 01
We will back the future generation.
We'll keep creating real first jobs for young Australians, apprenticeships, traineeships, graduate and entry-level roles, and back them on their potential. - 02
We will connect them to opportunities.
We'll open the door for young people, widening access for those often overlooked and help build a more inclusive workforce. - 03
We will help them build the skills they need to succeed.
A proper start with real induction, mentoring and on-the-job training, so a first role becomes the foundation for a lasting career.
Go one step further.
- We commit to publishing our numbers each year and report progress.
- We commit to holding or growing our intake of young people through 2032.
After you sign, we'll personally review your submission and be in touch with your badge, so you can back the pledge publicly and take your place on this page alongside a growing coalition of signatories committed to change.