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Samantha rediscovers her strength and a new career path after stepping back from work to raise her family
Samantha rediscovers her strength and a new career path after stepping back from work to raise her family
Success stories
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.
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Kurt builds a career with Challenger Valves
Kurt joined CVGT Employment’s Transition to Work program in March 2025 looking for support to secure full-time warehouse work and build a long-term career. Workforce Australia – Transition to Work is an Australian Government funded program that supports young people…
Starting your career with confidence
Leaving school can be exciting, but it can also feel overwhelming. Knowing where to start, how to approach employers and how to turn a passion into a job is not always clear. The good news is you do not have…
Supporting Gary to get back into the workforce after running his own business
Gary first connected with CVGT Employment in Launceston, when he found himself unemployed after having to close his self‑run business due to external fraud that severely impacted his financial stability and confidence. By the time I reached out for support,…
Building Resilience Through Support, Training and Determination
When Jennifer first connected with CVGT Employment in Horsham, she was facing a series of overwhelming challenges. Anxiety and depression made day‑to‑day life difficult. Jennifer had limited accommodation after escaping family violence, very little work or education history, and were…
Tarnya’s Journey to Confidence, Qualification and Employment
When Tarnya first connected with CVGT Employment Ararat in October 2021, she was facing a combination of challenges that made the idea of returning to work feel out of reach. At 47, she had been unemployed for 17 years, was…
Finding a career that fits parenthood
Becoming a parent has a way of changing how you see everything, including your career. For Lauren, the arrival of her child prompted a period of reflection about what she wanted her working life to look like moving forward. When…
Building awareness, growing inclusion: How Each strengthened their support for staff with Vision Impairment
Creating inclusive workplaces starts with giving employers the right tools and practical guidance. CVGT Employment partners with organisations to build their confidence in supporting people with disability, including helping them access funded training and workplace adjustments. Each is a not…
Inclusive employment that works: What employers can learn from ACCIONA
For many employers, inclusive employment sounds like the right thing to do, but questions quickly follow. Will it work in our environment? Will it add pressure to managers? Will we have the right support? At global infrastructure company ACCIONA, those…
Finding work was easy until Mark started looking again at 60
Despite decades of experience, Mark Cribbs, now in his early 60s, encountered a barrier to employment he had never faced before. After relocating from Sydney to Albury in November 2025, Mark hoped for a quieter pace of life, stronger community…