Success Stories
Approaching Business with Verve
Job security is a very low priority in the performing arts, with most actors experiencing long periods of unemployment between engagements. But Darren Natale has found a way to make his passion for acting and singing into a secure business proposition. With training through NEIS, the New Enterprise Incentive Scheme, Darren now owns and runs a very successful performing arts school, 'Verve Studios'. Continue reading...
Fitness works for Kangan Batman graduate
A former Kangan Batman student has negotiated a complete career change which now sees her as the CEO of her highly successful and rapidly expanding business.
Simone Minett's physical education company 'Fitnessworx' now employs 26 staff in Melbourne and Geelong and is expanding to Sydney and Brisbane. It is also one of the major providers of the Australian Sports Commission's Active After-school Communities program. Continue reading...
Single mum starts successful new cafe
Kangan Batman TAFE's New Enterprise Incentive Scheme (NEIS) program has spawned yet another successful new business.
Debra Newlan started her café 'Phoenix on Rob Roy' in a Chadstone park just over 18 months ago. Continue reading...
Rice and Spice equals success for Kangan Batman graduate
When Ifzal Syed completed his Master Degree from Melbourne University in Development Studies - specialising in GIS Environmental and Social Impact Assessments, he did not expect it difficult to find employment in his chosen field. Continue reading...
