Ganbina participant stories
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Geoff
Geoff started with Ganbina in 2001 on the Jobs4U2 Program and later became a Youth Achievement Award recipient. Inspired by his own experiences, he went on to become a mentor for other Ganbina participants. He nows works in a senior role at a major timber production facility in regional Victoria. "Ganbina taught me that if the door was shut, a window can always open. There's no way I'd be where I am today without Ganbina. They showed me how to see a career opportunity and look forward to the future and that's something I never thought of as a kid." |
Chanoa
Chanoa is completing her Year 11 studies and is accessing the Jobs Education Program. She is also a member of the Youth Leadership Group. She has enrolled in the Driver Education Program and is planning to go to university when she finishes school. "Being involved with Ganbina has made a big difference to the way I think about work. "They teach you how to take that first step into the future, how you can start from the bottom and work your way up and that's really inspired me. They also help you develop a plan so that it actually happens." |
David
David took part in Ganbina's Youth Leadership Group and the Jobs4U2 Program, combining Year 12 studies with part time jobs at Safeway and SPC. On leaving school, he completed an 18 month Business Traineeship with Ganbina before taking up a plumbing apprenticeship. "Ganbina has really had an impact on my life, above all, they gave me confidence in myself to do anything I want. "In practical terms, they helped me develop my communications and leadership skills and opened my eyes to what's really possible and how I can get there." |