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NEIS Success Stories - Young People

  • Brian White Media (PDF 215KB)
    Aspiring freelance photographer Brian White turned his photography hobby into a full-time business with assistance from the NEIS programme. Brian’s client list includes several major motor industry magazines and international clients such the Daily Star Newspaper (London).
    (NEIS Provider: Business Services NEC, 2004)
  • JoAce Interactive Designs (PDF 231KB) 
    University qualified but unemployed, Jodie Craig credits NEIS for helping her become her own boss in the web design business.
    (NEIS Provider: EMCS, 2004)
  • Freeformed (PDF 703KB)
    Phil Stokes was unemployed after completing university, but with NEIS assistance in 2001 he established a glass blowing business, and he now employs four other people.
    (NEIS Provider: GRAMMETS, 2001)
  • Rachael Lucas (PDF 86KB) 
    Unemployed at age 24, Rachael Lucas started a NEIS business producing music videos and a documentary. Three years later she released a feature film Bondi Tsunami.
    (NEIS Provider: Chisholm TAFE, 2000).
  • Stawell Little Treasures (PDF 305KB)
    Amy Bywaters saw a gap in the market when her local children’s clothing and nursery store closed. When her employment circumstances changed, the opportunity to fill the gap was realised with help from NEIS who provided the training she needed to commence her business.
    (NEIS Provider: Brace Education & Employment, 2000)
  • Whole New World - Stay Safe and in Control (PDF 232KB)
    Experience behind the bar and as a bouncer gave Sonya Cameron the idea to give seminars to high school students about the problems and dangers that often befall young adults at parties and clubs. With her presentation skills and training from NEIS, Sonya has turned her business idea into reality.
    (NEIS Provider: Kangan Batman TAFE, 2000)