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.
Ricky, a single dad with four children first met employment consultant Michelle at CVGT Employment Ararat after he had been unemployed for some time. Initially he was hoping to start a landscaping business, I talked to my consultant about what…
For more than six years, Kepler has been building a successful career in hospitality with the support of CVGT Employment. Today, Kepler is thriving in his role at Universal Restaurant in Carlton, where he works in food preparation and supports…
Michael in Mildura has overcome many struggles with addiction and was supported by CVGT Employment through his rehabilitation. He was provided with training and mentoring and was able to secure employment as a forklift driver in a warehouse with the…
When Sharysse first came in to Parent Pathways in Melton, her goal was to obtain her licence, which she was quite nervous about. Sharysse is a single mum of 4 children who relies on public transport to get around and…
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…
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