New mental health and wellbeing centre
June 8, 2021
February 19, 2021 genU Training students will build their skills while giving back to the local community at a new mental health and wellbeing centre in country Victoria. The Bettermentall Together Health and Wellbeing Hub opened its doors in Trafalgar earlier this month, and will host placements for genU Training Mental Health and Alcohol and […]
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Student Profile: Keely
June 8, 2021
February 3, 2021 A mother of two on the ASD spectrum, Keely, decided to study with genU Training to learn more about ways to support her children and others in her life. Undertaking and successfully completing a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support, Keely is now continuing her studies with a CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability […]
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For the love of caring
December 17, 2019
Sonia’s decision to study CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support and a CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability comes from the heart. She was her father’s full-time carer for nine years before he passed away, and had discovered a passion for helping others. Becoming qualified in individual support and disability services has provided Sonia with the […]
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A rewarding career change through genU Training
November 17, 2019
Neil had worked in the insurance industry for 35 years, but was struggling to find employment. He approached his local MatchWorks office who advised him that a job at the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) would be a good fit, and was directed to genU Training to gain a formal qualification. Studying a CHC43115 Certificate […]
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Embracing the opportunity to learn
October 17, 2019
The desire for a career change and an interest in working in a hospital environment is what drew Mary Joy to studying a CHC33015 Certificate III in Individual Support. Having friends already enjoying being enrolled with genU Training made Mary Joy’s decision about where to complete the course simple. Currently working as a cleaner and […]
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Debra determined to make a difference
August 17, 2019
A trip to a local ice cream shop was all it took for Debra to know that genU Training was the right pathway for her. She had seen pamphlets at her local MatchWorks office about available courses, and after a discussion with a MatchWorks team member over dessert, Debra was excited to develop new skills. […]
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PASSION AND TEAMWORK LEAD TO AWARD NOMINATION
August 13, 2019
The combined efforts of genU Training students, trainers and staff have been recognised with an award nomination for the upcoming Victorian Training Awards. GenU Training is a finalist in the Small Training Provider of the Year category, which recognises a training provider that offers a specific range of training products and services while also demonstrating […]
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A positive life change for Cindy
July 17, 2019
Cindy was searching for direction in her life when she found genU Training. As a recovering addict, she knew she could use her past experience to positively impact the lives of other people struggling with addiction by studying a CHC43215 Certificate IV in Alcohol and Other Drugs. During the course Cindy completed a placement at […]
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From enrolled to employed with genU Training
July 11, 2019
Before Parminder began studying CHC43115 Certificate IV in Disability at genU Training, she was struggling to find work. Getting ongoing employment to support her four-year-old daughter was important, but Parminder found that her hearing impairment was making her job search difficult. Enrolling in the course allowed Parminder to gain work experience, as well as a […]
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Giving back with genU Training volunteering
May 23, 2019
“I really want to give back and help others achieve what I have achieved.” Scott started his journey with genU over 12 years ago as a student, and is now giving back through volunteering within genU Training. Through the years Scott has graduated from 22302VIC Certificate I in Work Education, 22301VIC Transition Education and 22293VIC […]
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