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 Aaron Heffernan walked out of prison in late 2025, wearing an ankle monitor and bound by a strict 10pm–6am parole curfew, the world felt both familiar and foreign. At 36, he’d spent more than a decade cycling in and out of custody serving eight sentences in eleven years. Most had…
For many years, Joshua Gale felt judged for his past every time he tried to find work. But despite the challenges, one powerful purpose drove him forward; to be the father his daughter believes in. Today, in his new Traffic…
For as long as he can remember, Jess Gislingham has dreamed of working for the Western Bulldogs. He attends every training session, knows the AFL players by name, and proudly calls the club his home. In February 2026, that dream…
When Aleasha Walker reached out to CVGT Employment to reconnect with the Transition to Work program, she knew she was ready for a change. After working in hospitality, she wanted to shift careers but wasn’t sure where to start. Finding…
After graduating from high school, Kiandra was unsure what to do next. She didn’t want to sit at a desk all day, and was not interested in going to university, but didn’t want to end up stuck in a job…
Through a CVGT Employment sponsorship in 2025, we were proud to support Trilogy Support in Wodonga as they delivered a weekly community meal program for individuals and families experiencing hardship. Our funding helped cover the cost of fresh ingredients, meal…
When Mikaela Riley-Edmonds joined CVGT Employment’s Parent Pathways program in December 2024, she was aiming for financial stability but still figuring out which career path suited her. She explored Early Education and Care, Aged Care and Traffic Control, but the…
When Rebecca Hodge, a single mother from Albury, found herself getting only ten hours of work a week as a room attendant, she knew something had to change. She joined CVGT Employment’s Workforce Australia program for support to boost her…
Finding work after losing a job can be daunting, especially when navigating a new country and unfamiliar systems. For Innocent Ntumba Tshilombo, what began as a challenging period of unemployment became the start of a new career chapter- one that…
The winners of the 2025 Apprentice Training Awards were announced last night at a spectacular ceremony at Melbourne Town Hall, celebrating the achievements of Victoria’s apprentices, trainees, and Group Training Organisations (GTOs). Hosted by the Apprenticeship Employment Network (AEN) and…
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