After a negative workplace experience left Benjamin with a bad taste, he’s found himself welcomed at Albury-Wodonga’s African Groceries. CVGT Australia brokered the retail position with the local store, which imports items to cater to the region’s diverse migrant communities. Business owner Clement had previously taken on someone by accessing our Disability Employment Service (DES). …
When Jason approached CVGT Australia he was feeling depressed, and although he wanted to work, his personal challenges made it difficult for him to more forward. The CVGT Ballarat team helped Jason to overcome these barriers and organised for him to meet Brendan and Les, the owners of local freighting business Duel Express. Duel Express …
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The local Woolworths deli is where Sonia found her fresh start. It was an exciting opportunity that came her way after she completed the Career Transition Assistance program at CVGT Australia Preston. The program gave Sonia the confidence to present at interviews, which she landed after gaining the skills to use a laptop and develop …
Tasmania Oil believes wholeheartedly in the benefits of flexible employment and family oriented workplaces. The waste oil recovery business recently hired six people through a connection with Jannah from the CVGT Devonport office. “Through the jobactive program, I’ve made some fantastic, long term business relationships with employers,” says Jannah. “Hugh from Tasmania Oil manages a …
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When Milan approached CVGT Australia, he was feeling disappointed and frustrated that employment seemed to fade when an employer reached the end of the wage subsidy period. Milan, who has autism spectrum disorder and Erb’s palsy, felt like he was being passed from pillar to post. The team from CVGT Ballarat wanted to change that …
Bernadette commenced with our jobactive program with support from career coach Nigel who is based in our Albury branch, and gained a role at a dairy farm in the region.
While at Loreto College studying in her final year of schooling, Teele was introduced to the CVGT Australia team in Ballarat through our eligible school leaver program. The program supports students stepping into employment for the first time. Meeting with Teele (pictured centre) on a regular basis, Kylie, a member of the Disability Employment Services …
Thanks to community support hundreds of donated toys will bring some welcome cheer to children and their families this Christmas. The overwhelming positive response for the ParentsNext-hosted toy drive exceeded expectations, with dozens of people and local businesses dropping off gifts at our offices across Victoria. Toys included books, teddy bears, games, swing sets and …
There is a job for everybody and apprentice bricklayer Liam Cordang is proof of just that. Liam, 18, is diagnosed with autism yet that is no barrier in stopping him in accessing work. A few months ago, with assistance from CVGT, Liam was offered an apprenticeship with third-generation bricklayer and business owner Eugene Ockers. “I …
Earlier this year, Lizzie was on a mission to find work in administration. With a quick Google search, Lizzie discovered CVGT Australia and registered with our Box Hill office as a voluntary participant. Lizzie applied for several positions for which she was qualified however was unsuccessful due to the phone work involved – these tasks …
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