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.
Alanna finally found the right balance, juggling motherhood, starting a personal training business and teaching fitness skills to kids. CVGT Employment first met Alanna when she joined the ParentsNext program at the Ringwood office. Returning to work after becoming…
After a debilitating neck injury in 2018, Greg was left bedridden. “I was lifting one day and the next day I woke up and couldn’t move,” Greg, Disability Employment Services participant says. “My C6-7 disc in my neck popped out…
Tracey is a vibrant mum who has lived a remarkable journey to become a CVGT Employment ParentsNext Transition Support Coach, inspiring other parents to conquer hurdles and pursue meaningful employment opportunities. “[Being a single mum] was a tough time on…
Chloe is Autistic, and like so many Disability Employment participants she faced difficulties finding the right job. However, in a heart-warming tale of serendipity Chloe was offered a customised permanent part- time administration assistant position with the Snowdome Foundation in…
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.…
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