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.
It has taken some time, but Penny has found her passion in plants. Despite her enthusiasm and willingness to try new things, Penny struggled over a couple of years to find meaningful work that met her needs. But that all…
CVGT Australia trainee Jayne started her traineeship with the City of Greater Bendigo in March 2021 as part of the Champions for Change project within the Community Partnerships Unit. After finishing high school, Jayne knew she wanted to do something…
When Ramie turned 25, his employer Gary pulled an all-nighter to bake him cake. Cakes aren’t Gary’s forte. His expertise is importing and exporting, which he showcases in his Bayswater business, Get Posh. But he’s developing a strong rapport with…
My ParentsNext journey began in 2018 when I was referred to the program as a participant. At the time my two children were aged five and six. I had been out of the workforce for six years as I had…
From refugee to reception, Eida is making a huge impression in the Wagga Wagga community. CVGT Australia welcomed Eida into the position of Administration Trainee as the first trilingual voice behind the front desk of our Wagga Wagga office. Eida…
Steph is a senior member of Bendigo Health’s dentistry team, having started out as a trainee through CVGT Australia back in 2014. Dental Assistant Traineeships are a brilliant and accessible way to get into the dental field. Please check our…
Once a job seeker under the jobactive program, Caitlin is now the first point of contact in reception at the CVGT Australia Seymour branch. Caitlin has progressed in a short time to be a trainee administration assistant, and consistently receives…
Everyone benefits when local businesses such as Tan’s Tuckerbox in Swan Hill hire people with disabilities for meaningful work. After a two-year search, Katie, who lives with Down syndrome, has finally secured employment at the local cafe. Like many parents,…
CVGT Australia recently did a follow-up on Bec, a hard-working, young indigenous woman who enlisted the help of CVGT to assist her in finding meaningful, long-term work through the Disability Employment Services (DES) program. CVGT Australia have successfully helped keep…
When Harry finished Year 12 he didn’t know what he wanted to do next but after contacting CVGT Australia and joining our Group Training program, he found his niche as a roofing plumber apprentice. In our video, Harry has some…
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