Strategic Partnerships
Unlock Potential
AFL SportsReady is transforming the way young people learn, transition and succeed in the workforce.
Through strategic partnerships, AFL SportsReady connects industry, education and community to create pathways that develop talent, strengthen workforce participation and drive meaningful social impact.
Together, we can unlock potential and create lasting impact.
The Evolving Workforce
Australia's workforce is undergoing significant change. Skills shortages, an ageing workforce and evolving industry demands are reshaping how organisations build capability and prepare for the future. The transition of young people from school to employment has never been more important!
Developing the future workforce requires more than qualifications alone. It requires young people with the confidence, experience and capabilities to adapt, collaborate, solve problems in a changing world.
AFL SportsReady is helping shape this future. We design and deliver solutions that strengthen the future workforce and equip young people with the skills and capabilities to succeed. Our strategic partnerships with government, industry and community organisations amplify this impact, creating lasting social and economic outcomes.
29%
of occupations experiencing skills shortages
9 in 10
future jobs expected to require post-secondary qualifications
12.4%
of young people in 2021 were neither working nor studying
Our Impact
78%
Trainee Completion Rate (GTO)
20,000
Careers Unlocked
88%
Secure Employment
93%
Education Completion Rate
Create Change with Us
AFL SportsReady partners with organisations to help solve real-world challenges. Our national reach and trusted relationships across diverse sectors including health, sport, finance, banking, corporate and education make us a valuable strategic partner.
Whether you're addressing skills shortages, building a future workforce or responding to social performance goals, we connect your organisation with the people, programs and pathways to help make it happen.
How We Help
Build Your Future Workforce
Develop talent pipelines and connect with motivated young people through traineeships, cadetships, education and employment pathways.
Address Skills Shortages
Access tailored workforce solutions that help attract, develop and retain talent in areas where skilled people are in demand.
Strengthen Tender Opportunities
Strengthen your position in competitive tenders and contracts by meeting social procurement and workforce requirements through partnership with us.
Deliver on RAP Commitments
Create meaningful employment, education and development opportunities that contribute to your Reconciliation Action Plan goals.
Meet Social Performance Goals
Design programs that help your organisation meet workforce diversity, participation and social value commitments.
We bring together the people, expertise and connections to help turn workforce and business priorities into practical results — helping your organisation achieve its objectives and deliver on its commitments.
Let's build a partnership that works for your business.
Case Studies
Full case studies are in development — topics confirmed below.
Cadetships — NIAA, QH
Case Study 1 — Queensland Health
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Government, Dept Edu, VACSAL
Case Study 2 — ATK
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Vocational education shortage
Case Study 3 — TAE Plus, Holistic Educator
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