Welcome to CVGT Employment’s job seeker success stories blog, where we share the inspiring journeys of real people who have overcome challenges to find meaningful work with the help of our team.
We hope these stories inspire and encourage you on your own job search journey.
When Kaidan joined CVGT Employment’s Inclusive Employment Australia program in 2025, he had a clear goal: to work in hospitality. With the support of CVGT Employment Work Support Mentor Daniel in Echuca, Kaidan, who has autism, worked towards achieving that…
Our extended partnership with the City of Greater Bendigo since 2018 has been creating new pathways into employment for a generation of young people, and a sustainable pipeline of skilled and knowledgeable staff for the City of Greater Bendigo. The…
When Faith first connected with Parent Pathways at CVGT Employment, she had a dream of building a career in early childhood education. Like many parents, however, balancing family responsibilities and the cost of studying made that dream feel difficult to…
For CVGT Employment participant Justin, life has not been an easy road. He was born in Adelaide and moved around a lot as a kid, struggled with school, and failed to complete high school, leaving at 15 years of age.…
For Jesse, taking on a new challenge meant stepping outside his comfort zone and backing himself to try again. In December 2025, Jesse, a participant in the Inclusive Employment Australia program, enrolled in a forklift training course to build his…
In partnership with Coles, CVGT Employment have worked collaboratively to successfully place four First Nations participants into the brand-new Coles store in Maiden Gully, just outside of Bendigo on the 1st of July 2026. CVGT Employment were initially approached by…
For years, Elise’s focus was on her children. Like many parents, she put her own goals on hold while raising her family, dedicating herself to their needs and wellbeing. While she wouldn’t change those years for anything, she found herself…
Many Australians are working, showing up, and doing their best, yet still struggling with low or inconsistent hours. For those relying on irregular shifts, low and unpredictable hours can make it difficult to plan ahead, maintain financial stability, or feel…
At just 20 years old, CVGT Employment Workforce Australia participant Saul, is proving that age is no barrier to achieving meaningful employment. After facing a range of personal challenges, he has reached a milestone that once felt out of reach…
After a workplace injury left John unable to return to the job he knew, support through Inclusive Employment Australia with CVGT Employment helped him rebuild his confidence and find a new career. At 31, John had built his life around…
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