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…
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,…
In its fifth year the CVGT Employment Launceston Speed Interviewing event kicked off on Thursday May 11 at the Launceston Conference Centre. With more than 150 people in attendance, 60 job seekers participated in three-minute interviews with employers on the…
With the cost of living on the rise ParentsNext Transition Support Coaches, Stephanie and Ashley realised their participants were struggling and foregoing essential items. Share the Dignity works to make an on-the-ground difference in the lives of women experiencing homelessness…
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…
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