Stories
VPG Participant James’ Transition to Work Success
"Doing this line of work and knowing I can do it for the rest of my life, with a good pay check, is a future for me." ~ James, VPG participant engaged in the Transition to Work (TtW) Program. Playing rugby league at a professional level, James endured extensive...
VPG & WUCHOPPEREN Partner in Youth Traineeship Program
VPG and Wuchopperen Health Service have launched a 12-Month Traineeship program providing employment pathways for Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander people. The working partnership was established to progress employment opportunities for First Nations youth in...
Work Experience And Why It Matters
VPG has been coordinating work experience placements within Far North Queensland for 23 years, partnering with over 5,000 local employers. Employer Champion Jane Hanan, Director at Clarke & Prince, Architects, is a devoted and passionate advocate for the program,...
VPG Participant Catherine’s Transition to Work Success
"VPG got me somewhere I didn’t think I could possibly get to” ~ Catherine, VPG participant engaging in the Transition to Work (TtW) Program. Relocating from Cooktown to Cairns, Catherine was referred to the TtW program at VPG to build her work readiness skills and...
The Voice, June 2021 edition out now
The June edition of the VPG Voice is out now and is jam packed with opportunities available to local employers and young people in Far North Queensland. Please find attached. Click here to read. In this edition we: Review tailored recruitment solutions in action...
Celebarting VPG Participants Murhula, Sanja and Kyarra-Lee Success
VPG delivers the perfect employment fit, transforming the lives of three Transition to Work (TtW) participants. TtW participants, Murhula, Sanja and Kyarra-Lee, successfully secured a construction traineeship at Centacare FNQ, where they will participate in a 24-week...
VPG Participant Tia’s Transition to Work Success
Tia moved from Darwin to Cairns in 2020 right before the pandemic hit Australia. Engaging in VPG's Transition to Work program, Tia participated in intensive pre-employment training to build her job readiness skills in preparation for the world of work. Through the...
The Voice, March 2021 edition out now
The latest edition of The Voice is now available. Click here to read. In this edition we: Launch our new Youth Transitions promotional video; Celebrate VPG Participant Tia's success and achievements; Shine a spot light on Employer Champion Norweld for supporting our...
VPG Participant Steve’s Apprenticeship Success
Living in Mareeba, a regional town in Far North Queensland, Steve had a deeplyingrained passion for four-wheel driving, sparking an interest in pursuing a career within the automotive industry from an early age. Looking to broaden his employment prospects, Steve...
VPG Annual Open Day: Cairns
VPG is hosting its Annual Open Day in Cairns Thursday 11 February. This is an opportunity for young people to gain information on the programs and services available to them. Free workshops will be running throughout the day exploring real world opportunities, resume...