IN regional Victoria, not every young person walks out of school knowing exactly what comes next. Some feel unsure. Some feel overlooked. Some simply need someone to believe in them.
That’s where Letizia’s Training & Development steps in. Founded by Mario “Marz” Letizia, a former chef who trained in London under world-renowned chef Anton Mosimann before returning home to run Letizia’s Café Bar Restaurant in Shepparton for 15 years, Letizia’s Training & Development has grown from a single coffee machine into a regional training movement built on one philosophy: Believe. Achieve. Succeed.
For the past eight years, Letizia’s Training & Development has proudly collaborated with CVGT and works closely with other employment providers and community houses across the region. These partnerships have helped hundreds of young people move into hospitality, retail, construction, cleaning and customer service roles.
Letizia’s Training & Development delivers hands-on, practical training across regional Victoria, proudly servicing Shepparton, Kyabram, Echuca, Benalla, Cobram, Seymour, Bendigo, Wangaratta and Wodonga, along with any other town upon request. Popular job-starter courses include: Responsble Service of Alcohol, Food Handlers, Barista, First Aid/CPR, White Card, as well as Cleaning, Hospitality & Customer Service Essential Workshops.
But what sets Letizia’s Training & Development apart isn’t just the courses — it’s the care.
“People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care,” said Marz.
“When a young person walks through our door, they’re welcomed, supported and encouraged; no judgement, just belief.
This care continues long after the course ends.
Through the Letizia’s Training & Development website, students gain access to a growing library of resources:
Résumé tips and templates
Interview preparation guides
Workplace hints
Confidence-building tools
Online courses, including two no-cost starter modules for those wanting to build courage before stepping into training
Students also love the Letizia’s merchandise, from caps and aprons to the much-loved, “100 per cent CPR Club” keyrings, creating a sense of pride and belonging that goes beyond the classroom.
With more than 200 five-star Google reviews, Letizia’s Training & Development has become known as the place where shy becomes confident and unsure becomes capable.
“We meet people where they are,” said Marz. “Give them simple, hands-on training, a safe place to learn and someone in their corner and amazing things happen.”
