Success Stories
|
| CIT's practical, hands on approach was the clincher for Andrew and he hopes to move into the industry in Canberra or Sydney with plenty of great experience on his resume. |
| Amy has always wanted to work in the entertainment industry and comes from a musical family. Growing up in that environment, she was never going to pursue anything else. |
| Brenton Colley is an avid photographer and has already been recognised for his work. His self portrait was one of ten finalists for the National Youth Self Portrait Prize, run by the National Portrait Gallery in 2008. |
| Fiona Judge is already a graphic designer. However, her life changed when her son was born and as a single mum, she had to cope with his Aspergers with no support. |
| Kirsten completed the Certificate IV in Small Business Management in six months full time, but was still able to work part time. |
| Ranee is full of praise for both the course and the teachers who run it. "The teachers put a lot of themselves into the course," |
| When Sharon Button was a first time manager in the ACT Public Service, she knew she needed a little help to make her the best manager she could be. |
| Chris looked to CIT to continue his study with the Advanced Diploma of Accounting. "I didn't want to go to university straight away because I wanted to earn money as well as study." |
| To enhance her employment prospects and to create a better life for herself and her daughter, Maria Martiniello began the Diploma in Business Administration |
| Korea is a long way from Australia, but Euna Ji’s family wanted her to have the experience of travel and with cousins in Canberra, it was the perfect location. |
| Emma’s love of gardening and the creative side of floristry saw her change career paths from horticulture after getting work experience at a studio and then being offered a job in a Florist. |
| My father was a tiler and I now work for him as an apprentice and attend CIT. I really enjoy seeing the finished product and proud when I look back over how I have improved. |
| I developed an interest in cabinet making while still at school but learning from the CIT teachers has really helped my confidence. |
| The course is very hands on but I was also surprised with the theory that helped my understanding too. The teachers are amazing and have helped me so much. |
| I like working with timber and building things so I knew that carpentry was for me. Teachers are really good and what I am learning is directly applied at work. |
| CIT had what I needed to achieve my goals in life and being in Canberra I felt like I was still in the country which made it feel like home. |
| Studying at CIT certainly broadens your horizons. Ali Brown, CIT graduate can attest to that, now living and working in a remote indigenous community. |
| Working with children gives me the opportunity to work with a variety of cultures and personalities. |
| After turning 56, I was not ready to sit back in an armchair and watch the world go by. After working as a nurse for over 13 years and caring for my three children, I knew it was my time. |
| Lauren enjoyed gaining experience from her CIT course and applying this knowledge in her every day work environment. |
| I started working in the disability sector before beginning my training at CIT, however I found especially at job interviews, an interest in what I had been learning. |
| When I called about the fitness course I was thinking I was just too old but I decided to enrol anyway. The first day of class I was surprised I was not the only mature age student. |
| CIT offers some of the best IT facilities to me as a student without the extreme cost of attending university full time. |
| I started off at the flexible learning centre in Tuggeranong as this suited my lifestyle. I have a young family and the demands of regular classes and a certain pace was not for me. |
| After working in one job and industry for over sixteen years, Max Archer decided it was time for a change. |
| Sveltana Lane is a graduate from CIT with a Diploma of Library and Information Services. Her goal is to gain a library qualification from the University of South Australia. |
| The pace and the style of learning are perfect for me and I eventually see myself working for the police force. I know what I want now and as a mature age student CIT offers me the support I need. |
| There is such a demand for people to work in this field and coupled with my experience in a number of different lab conditions, I will be welcomed in the workforce. |
| CIT has designated areas designed specifically for training plumbers in real work environments meaning the training in the “classroom” could be transferred directly to the field which was great. |
| When Murray Donkin came to Canberra he decided to make a career change from Supermarket Manager to professional Chef as he always had a passion for cooking. |
| I wanted to make people feel good but was surprised how good the course made me feel too. My confidence grew by learning how to present myself and meeting new friends who were also keen to learn. |
| The programs at CIT have prepared and given me the skills to work in this industry. My training has been essential in me being the best worker I can be |
| Sarwat Maqbool came to CIT from Pakistan to study Public Relations. She is an Australian Government’s 2009 Endeavour Award holder. |
| Venkat Ramana Cherlapalli is from India and came to CIT to study the Diploma of Information Technology (Networking). |
| Waskitho Prawirojati is from Indonesia and found out about CIT through his educational agent. He is now studying a Diploma of Information Technology (Networking) at CIT. |
| Elizabeth Nuruka came to CIT from Kenya to study the Diploma of Laboratory Technology (Pathology Testing). |
| Parichart came to Canberra to study 25 weeks of English. She hopes that when she has finished her English course she will be able to continue with her studies. |
| Tharin comes from a town called Phare, in the north of Thailand. He found out about CIT through a friend and has not looked back since signing up to study English and Media. |
| Komdaw came to CIT from Bangkok to study Hairdressing. She admits that when she first arrived it was very difficult because of the vast difference in not only culture but the pace of city life. |
| Jintana Onmee came to CIT to study English. She has now completed her English Certificate III course and is currently in her first year of a Diploma of Hairdressing – Salon Management. |
| Kanyapha came to Canberra as a visitor from Bangkok and heard about CIT from her cousin. She is now in her second year of a Business Administration course. |
| Pattanajak, who comes to Australia from Bangkok, is studying a Diploma in Tourism and Hospitality - Commercial Cookery at CIT. |
| Having lived in London for the past 8 years Kate knew that Canberra would suit her better than the larger cities of Australia. |