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.
Neighbourhood houses are crucial organisations doing important work in houses in local communities across Australia. They provide education, support and friendship to a diverse range of people in big cities and small towns. At Ararat in western Victoria, the local…
Like many of the people we support here at CVGT Employment, Emma struggles with a mental health condition and a lack of confidence. When she connected with our Albury team, Emma also wanted support to develop her skills to better…
From facing criminal charges and mental health issues, the road to success has not been easy for Second Chance participant *Cam. But with the right support and mentoring from CVGT Employment mentor Kelly, he’s now the proud owner of a…
As they were for many people, the COVID-19 years were tough for Mark. Feeling isolated, battling poor mental health and struggling with addictions, Mark worried he might never find employment again. But with bucket loads of determination, resilience, and support…
Conroy, CVGT Employment Workforce Australia participant, has been living on the streets in Wodonga. Thanks to the Albury Wodonga Community Chest Incorporated, who made a generous donation to CVGT Employment, he now has a sleeping bag backpack swag to keep…
The CVGT Employment Mildura office recently ran the ‘Ready, Set, Go! program’, a unique motivational and educational program designed to inspire Workforce Australia job seekers who are having difficulty finding or sustaining long-term employment. The program, developed and delivered by…
Grace is a quadruple amputee, having contracted meningococcal when she was just a baby. Now 26 and fully independent, Grace spends her free time volunteering at the local animal shelter. “Growing up with animals, I have always loved spending time…
Mark who is Autistic, has battled mental health struggles his whole life. In a dark place and needing support, Mark connected with CVGT Employment Disability Employment Services in 2022. Four months ago, he found meaningful work at Battery Service Australia…
For Jordan, being an unemployed single mum of two boys came with many financial challenges –paying bills, rent and putting food on the table. However, she was determined to return to work to improve her family income, she just needed…
A terrible work experience stripped Karen’s confidence away. Suffering poor mental health, she became reliant on social welfare for 12 years. She recently found the perfect job at Thomson Linen Company and couldn’t be happier. After connecting with the Workforce…
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