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.
Perri loves nothing more than serving you a coffee with a smile at the Aquarena Aquatic and Leisure Centre. Perri, who has Down Syndrome, joined the CVGT Employment’s Specialist Disability Employment Team (SDET) program in 2022. It was during the…
For job seekers looking for work, getting your foot in the door can be a challenge. Brody, like many young people new to the workforce, lacked the confidence to connect with local employers. That all changed when CVGT Employment referred Brody into…
Chrissy loves helping people, and with the support of CVGT Employment she is back in the workforce and making a difference. A medical condition had led to Chrissy giving up a previous role in a job she loved – as…
With a little bit of support, Reena and Saif are enjoying their employment and making a new life. The pair arrived in Australia from India in 2022 under protection visas. Determined to find their feet, they soon contacted our Craigieburn…
Lockdowns during 2020 and 2021 were particularly tough for people struggling to build a new career. But Elsa – a participant in our ParentsNext program – has been able, despite the challenges posed by COVID-19, to build her skills in…
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…
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