Tag: St Albans

St Albans job seeker overcomes challenges to find long-term role

Group of people smiling and posing for photo at MatchWorks office

Keshlin Vyas is a shining example of a positive, resilient woman determined to work. Diagnosed with Lupus as a child, Keshlin lives with ongoing joint pain and fatigue. Managing the symptoms on a daily basis is not easy. Yet the former St Albans job seeker was determined not to let the physical and emotional challenges…

Sara’s persistence leads to dream career

Sara (right) with her employment consultant Hang.

St Albans job seeker Sara came to MatchWorks in April 2017 as she was unhappy with her previous employment provider. Sara had just begun studying part-time with the Academy of Hair & Beauty and hoped to one day become a body piercing artist with assistance from MatchWorks. When Sara met with employment consultant Hang Nguyen,…

St Albans job seeker feels proud in new employment

St Albans job seeker Zora.

St Albans job seeker Zora commenced as a MatchWorks DES client in 2016 to address her barriers and find meaningful employment. Zora had lost her confidence, self-esteem and developed anxiety following a medical incident. She also had a fear of public transport and relied on her parents. During this time, Zora lost her motivation to…

St Albans job seeker takes on Department of Premier and Cabinet finance position

MatchWorks job seekers who participated in the Department of Premier and Cabinet Work Experience program.

St Albans job seeker Richard first came to MatchWorks seeking an opportunity to improve his skills and find employment. Richard, 31, had little work history, anxiety and was diagnosed with an intellectual disability from a young age. Employment consultant Eddy Camilleri referred Richard to complete a course in accounting and finance. He was also earmarked for…

MatchWorks job seeker placed in employment after two decades

MatchWorks job seeker Debra at the MacthWorks St Albans office.

St Albans job seeker Debra came to MatchWorks wanting to enter the workforce after being unemployed for 22 years. Debra, 58, had an outdated work history and no qualifications/training when she came to MatchWorks St Albans in February 2016 due to being a long-term carer for family members. She also disclosed she had a heart…