Awesome Student Success Stories Archives - More than Motivation: Study, Career and Life Inspiration

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From ill health to helping others: Eileen’s journey to success

How a little confidence can change your life

Nigel uses his education skills to inspire the next generation

Bonnie turns her passion for helping others into a rewarding career

New student Adam wins Houzz Building and Construction scholarship

From the ambulance service to business: Rita’s career change

Retraining in her 50s brings Sue-Ellen’s interior design career to life

A dream work placement: Lucy gives back to the people of Fiji

Tao’s career in nursing – from daydream to reality

Monique found her awesome and got a huge surprise

Melinda found her awesome by gaining the skills to get a promotion

Becoming a Nurse: Career changer Linden finally finds his calling

Aimee got qualified while continuing to be an awesome mum

Laura found her awesome by starting the career of her dreams

Michelle found her awesome by securing a job before she’d even started work placement!

Changing roles and finding the perfect career: Agy’s story

From nursing to children’s yoga: Fran changes careers

Caring for the community: how Kelly’s idea became a plan

OC honestly: Katia from Mamamia.com.au, Fundamentals of Design student

OC honestly: Samantha, Learning Support Officer and Events Management student

Using accounting to further my career

Gen designs her own future

Changing careers at 62: Pauline’s story

A caring career change: from aromatherapist to counsellor

A love of animals helps Emily find career direction

Davina gets the skills to build a better life

Education is a never ending process: Alberto’s story

Using life experience to help others: Mick shows the way

Renee: a sports physiotherapist in the making

Kids, travel and returning to the workforce: Megan’s story

Finding new direction after life throws you off the path: Liz’s story

Maternity leave adds up to increased career opportunities

Omar Osman: a life dedicated to helping others

A mother’s quest to help her child

Accounting opens up a world of opportunity for Amy

Farming, studying and building a bright future: Robyn’s story

Caring for animals: a lifelong dream becomes a reality

Melinda sets her sights on excellence

A career that suits my character

A beautiful future in interior design

Grandmother finds purpose with healing hands

Getting the practical skills that complement my degree

Learning around my life

An account of Annie’s study life: on wheels!

How I studied childcare online and got the job of my dreams

Brushing up her business skills to re-enter the workforce

Getting qualified as a Vet Nurse by building on my existing skills

Learning the skills I need to help other parents

Celebrating my achievements in education support

Changing careers: from a call centre to a career in vet nursing

Loved accounting so much, she decided to become a trainer and assessor!

How to make an opportunity (when you can’t find one!)

From course to career: how Davina is taking care of business

Imagine your future and create your reality

These students are breaking the mould: can you achieve the same?

Dental dynamo has course to thank for exciting national career prospects

Women in information tech? Erin says, “yes you can!”

Dream images: Chris Crossley gains international recognition for his stunning photography

A 5 year plan to grow great things: Jane studies horticulture online

Finding a new approach to study: David’s course in digital design

Life on the land: Emily’s photography course

Real job outcomes in aged care: Adele’s work placement success story

From corporate to creative: Brigita’s interior design career pathway

Could studying a course online lead to an exciting new career?

Dinosaurs, UFOs, aliens and space: a day with cartooning student Nick Tebb-Cleaver

Open Colleges tourism student wins a prestigious award

Turning professional: from suburban mum to photography star

Nailing her new career: Kylie’s journey with studying beauty online

Niklas Adamson: from earth testing to personal training [case study]

Jason Renshaw: training the trainer [student case study]

Making travel plans: Sameera studies for a career in tourism

Why lifelong learning is great for business: Jackie’s Open Colleges Accounting course

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