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.
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…
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…
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