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.
Jennifer is someone who has worked hard her whole life. But she feared she might be “on the scrap heap” as she looked for new employment that could cater to her age and medical needs. With a background in office administration,…
While James endured significant barriers to employment there were two things that helped get him through – the Wangaratta CVGT Employment team and the motivation to finally make a change. “James had been long-term unemployed and battling some significant barriers…
John*, a former owner-operator of a local business, joined CVGT Employment’s Disability Employment Service in March 2022 to find employment in management, finance, or administration. He attended CVGT Employment’s Launceston Speed Interviewing event, where he spoke to nearly 40 employers…
Becoming a parent came late in life for single mum Mel. After a long career in the automotive industry, she took time away from work to raise her daughter. But with the girl approaching school age, Mel started thinking about…
At a recent charity event in southern New South Wales, the guest speaker was a successful, confident woman named Alisa. Helping to raise money for children with cancer and their families, Alisa had the room under her spell as she…
For Cameron, having a job that is thoroughly enjoyable makes the 35-minute drive to work go quickly. In the past 18 months, he has been making the roundtrip from his home to Bangholme in south-east Melbourne to work with PSW.…
Zavier suffered from poor mental health that led her down a dark path to addiction and violence. After being released on bail, Zavier knew she needed help to turn her life around. In December 2021, the Youth Justice Department referred…
Laura was lost during the COVID-19 lockdowns. But during 2021, she chose to join CVGT Employment’s YConnect program to help find her way. After working with her employment mentor Vanessa, she landed her first job at Woolworths. I am very…
International Day of People with a Disability (IDPwD) is on Saturday 3 December. What is IDPwD? The annual international celebration is a United Nations observed day and aims to increase public awareness and acceptance of people with a disability and…
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…
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