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.
Darnell has found his calling protecting the community as the newest addition of the G-TEC Security team in Wagga Wagga. CVGT Australia first met Darnell, a proud Wiradjuri man, when he joined the Disability Employment Services program. Darnell had a…
Rod is smiling again after finding meaningful employment, with his mate Jacko by his side. Rod experiences anxiety and suffers from a wrist injury. Finding suitable work was proving a challenge. When employment consultant Steph from CVGT Australia’s Wodonga branch…
Bronwen is a busy single mother of nine children who is now in the fast lane to becoming a successful motor mechanic. With limited work experience and having finished school in year nine, Bronwen lacked confidence to enter the workforce.…
Singing, dancing and making sweet treats – it sounds like a dream job. For Kyle, employment with Walker’s Doughnuts in Bendigo is fun and, at the same time, arming him with valuable new skills. “It’s a good place,” he says.…
CVGT Australia first met Maureen when she finished school and needed support to map out a work and study plan. She heard her friends were part of CVGT Australia’s YConnect program, and were all enjoying their jobs, newfound independence and…
When Sharon approached CVGT Australia for help to find work, she faced several barriers to employment – including a lack of transport. But with the help of our Devonport team she’s now driving her career forward. Sharon came into the…
After years of toil, Alicia is reaping the rewards of meaningful work. “I received amazing support over many years of searching and after a few misses,” she says, “I finally cracked it for my dream position.” Alicia linked up with…
A Bendigo manufacturing business employing and developing local staff is taking its products to the world, and CVGT Australia is playing a key role in this success story. Owner Matt is employing three staff provided by CVGT Australia’s Disability Employment…
Once a trainee through CVGT Australia’s Group Training program, Lilly is going from strength to strength in her new full-time role at Bendigo Day Surgery. As a trainee, Lilly completed her Certificate IV in Sterilisation. Through her strong work ethic…
CVGT Australia and Northcott have created a unique partnership, growing employment support and opportunities for people living with disability in Sydney. Northcott is one of Australia’s largest not-for-profit disability service providers and working with CVGT Australia’s Disability Employment Services team…
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