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.
John joined the CVGT Employment Disability Employment Services program in Wagga looking for help to find work, independence and flexibility. “Having worked in supported employment for some time John’s NDIS support provider, The Guthrie Foundation, felt he was ready to…
May is passionate about healthcare, and with the support of CVGT Employment she is a step closer to realising her dream career. With our ParentsNext team by her side, May is well on the way to becoming a paramedic. My…
Sometimes people who come to our employment services have needs or priorities that go beyond employment. Zung connected with our ParentsNext program having arrived in Australia six years ago as a refugee from Myanmar with no knowledge of the English…
Katie’s goals and ambitions were clear when she connected with CVGT Employment ParentsNext program. With a qualification behind her but no experience in the workplace to show for it, she just wanted to get an opportunity to show what she…
Carmel came to CVGT Employment Wagga with a clear goal in mind: a return to the workplace. But for someone who has an intellectual disability and has not worked since before the COVID pandemic, there have been barriers to overcome.…
For Steph, a key step towards finding meaningful employment was getting access to “useful support”. “Anxiety is such a big part of my life,” she says. “Looking for work was all new to me and I had no idea what…
Long-term unemployment is a grind, and for many people it can feel inescapable. But the journey of CVGT Employment participant Murray shows how being persistent, while getting the right support, can lead to a brighter future. Murray had been part…
Proud Wiradjuri woman Cheryl recently celebrated her six- month work milestone as a retail assistant for discount variety store Treasure Hunter in Albury, New South Wales. Having struggled with poor mental health and age discrimination in the past, Cheryl joined…
Rebecca’s employment story is remarkable for the courage and persistence she has shown. From trauma to triumph, she has rebuilt her skills and found a new career. Here she talks about her journey, and how CVGT Employment’s ParentsNext team provided…
Are you struggling to find a way into the career of your dreams? Our team can help you chart a path and take the first steps on your journey to meaningful employment. One of the programs helping people get their…
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