In many ways, Mark* is now like lots of young workers in regional Australia – completing an apprenticeship, building his skills and planning his future. But to get to this position, with a clear career path ahead of him, Mark…
*Kayden’s story will be familiar to many young people who have struggled to find work since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Sitting at home, unemployed, unmotivated and unvaccinated, Kayden was in his early 20s and wanted independence. But he…
Like many young people, Harry was finding the transition to life in the workforce difficult. But with the help of CVGT Australia and a supportive employer, he’s got his career on track thanks to employment with KFC. “He’s wonderful,” his…
The Hotel Esplanade in St Kilda is one of Melbourne’s best-known pubs, playing host to some of the biggest names in Australian music and entertainment. Right now, it’s also where Ed is making the most of a great new opportunity…
Amy is a bubbly people-person, and in her retail and customer service role in Burnie she’s developing her skills all the time. Having previously worked as a volunteer in the City Mission shop in Burnie, Amy wanted to branch out…
Darnell has found his calling protecting the community as the newest addition of the G-TEC Security team in Wagga Wagga. CVGT Australia first met Darnell, a proud Wiradjuri man, when he joined the Disability Employment Services program. Darnell had a…
Rod is smiling again after finding meaningful employment, with his mate Jacko by his side. Rod experiences anxiety and suffers from a wrist injury. Finding suitable work was proving a challenge. When employment consultant Steph from CVGT Australia’s Wodonga branch…
Bronwen is a busy single mother of nine children who is now in the fast lane to becoming a successful motor mechanic. With limited work experience and having finished school in year nine, Bronwen lacked confidence to enter the workforce.…
Singing, dancing and making sweet treats – it sounds like a dream job. For Kyle, employment with Walker’s Doughnuts in Bendigo is fun and, at the same time, arming him with valuable new skills. “It’s a good place,” he says.…
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