During the last week in August, Valentina (Val) Strazzera, travelled all the way to Rockhampton in Queensland to join the Northern Queensland Futsal team competing in the Chancellor's Cup for the Central Queensland University. She was the only representative from WA. As many of you will know Valentina works part-time for Progressive Training in the position of VET Training Resources Assistant.
In addition to her sporting commitments and her work at Progressive, Val still finds time for some shifts as a barista at a local café in Geraldton as well as her studies towards a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree through Central Queensland University based at the Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC).
In addition to her sporting commitments and her work at Progressive, Val still finds time for some shifts as a barista at a local café in Geraldton as well as her studies towards a Bachelor of Education (Primary) degree through Central Queensland University based at the Geraldton Universities Centre (GUC).
Originally from Cagliari, capital of the large Italian Island of Sardegna (Sardinia) in the Mediterranean Sea, Val built her life around sport, including playing semi-professional soccer and basketball and working as a swimming teacher and lifeguard. She graduated from a law degree in Italy but quickly realised the economy in Italy at that time would work against her goal of employment.
She packed her bags for Australia and now, at age 28, has plenty of job experience and career opportunities working in her favour. Having gained Australian citizenship, Valentina is now settled in Geraldton and we are very fortunate to have such a ‘good sport’ as part of our team here at Progressive.
She packed her bags for Australia and now, at age 28, has plenty of job experience and career opportunities working in her favour. Having gained Australian citizenship, Valentina is now settled in Geraldton and we are very fortunate to have such a ‘good sport’ as part of our team here at Progressive.
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