Success stories
We’d like you to meet some VU graduates who are now enjoying successful careers.
Sports and Recreation
Playing to win
Former Channel 9 Managing Director; currently CEO of Collingwood Football Club; credits much of his success to his VU Associate Diploma in Recreation
Gender swordplay
I’ve represented Australia in three world kendo championships: in 2003 in Scotland, in 2006 in Taiwan and in 2009 in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Health
Winning Formula
VU’s connections with industry gave me the opportunity to carry out my honours research in the workplace.
Healthy career change
After nursing her mother in a losing battle with breast cancer, Kristina Nelson left a career in the business sector to follow her passion in health and nutrition.
Management and Marketing Services
Young Leader
The ‘Victorian Business Icon’ award winner credits VU for paving the way to her career in politics
Living his adventure
I go by the motto: live an adventure and have fun. It’s not about the destination, it’s about the journey.
Transport and Logistics
Top shelf talent
Stephen has his foot in the door, working with VU industry partner Linfox while he earns his degree
Exploring creative challenges
Working as a logistics and supply chain professional is fast-paced and stimulating. Every day brings new challenges.
Human Services
Taking it higher
From TAFE to a Master of Counselling, Serpil is now a secondary teacher with further study in her sights
Hooked on the brain and behaviour
I’m fascinated by how the brain affects behaviour. I wanted to learn how diseases of the brain affect families. Now I’m helping with diagnoses
Law and Legal Services
Civil war to civil law
A Sudanese refugee, Kot followed his dream of becoming a solicitor and community mentor
Following the call
As part of one of the subjects I undertook at VU, I did work experience with a barrister in Queensland. After that I decided to move there.
Education and Transition
Shaping young minds
Inspired to take a great career leap, Nicole is making a difference as an enthusiastic primary teacher
Empowering the young
My greatest passion is in suicide prevention and mental health issues for young people, and I plan to study counselling and do a PhD.
Cultural and Creative Industries
Comedy and community
Mia is connecting with her community through her budding comedy career
Refugee takes parliament
Gatwech is determined to help his homeland become independent
Engineering and Infrastructure
Casting the net
Winning the Cisco Live 2011 competition was fantastic as it gave me the opportunity to gain valuable industry experience
Financial and Economic Services
Experiencing the journey
I am now head of Corporate Events at Tennis Australia and look after corporate and live experience events, including our VIP functions and the Australian Open.
Minding his own business
During my studies I began to see the potential in establishing my own business, and tailored my subjects to that end
Tourism and Hospitality
VU was fantastic!
I graduated with two postgraduate degrees at the age of 26. I'm now the Assistant Restaurant Manager at No. 35 restaurant in Hotel Sofitel
From high flyer to teacher
Dudley has been a hospitality high flyer for over 30 years and is now teaching his skills to the next generation thanks to VU's Recognition of Prior Learning process.
Page last updated: Wednesday 11 August 2010