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When Sebastian arrived in Melbourne from Chile in May 2023, he had no idea that his journey would take him from working in a bar to becoming a certified height safety specialist with a promising career in construction. At 33 years old, his story is one of adaptability, smart decision-making, and making the most of every opportunity.
Gagan Juneja's story is one of courage, adaptability, and following your passion. Originally from Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), a small City in the heart of India, Gagan moved to Australia in 2017 seeking better opportunities. Like many international students, he began his journey pursuing what was expected of him—a Master's of Accounting from Victoria University—rather than what truly called to him.
Meet Nilson Cuello Hernandez, a Chilean-born painter who transformed his career and life in Australia through completing his Certificate III in Painting and Decorating at Orange College. His decision to study at Orange College proved to be a turning point in his career.
Meet Dhruv Patel Dhruv Patel came to Australia in 2016, and has flourished as a genuine allrounder making waves in the construction industry. Originally from India, before studying the Diploma of Business and Construction at Orange International College, Dhruv was working as a manager at a service station. Dhruv loved all things computers and technology […]
Ivo hails from Brazil and has now been flourishing in Australia for six years, who completed a Certificate III in Painting and Decorating at Orange in 2022 and is working as a supervisor in a local business, Dan Home Painting.
Keith Denijon Lacson is originally from the Philippines. While he is currently completing a Diploma of Building and Construction at Orange College, he is already working in an engineering role doing site visits and helping put together quotes for major warehouses and cold rooms. These refrigeration upgrades help keep some of Australia’s biggest logistical operations going, with some of the clients including Woolworths, Coles and some of Australia’s biggest distribution warehouse outfits.
Meet Rajveer Singh! Rajveer knew that there is a huge demand for tradespeople. Rajveer needed the technical knowledge and experience that comes with the Certificate III in Carpentry and Diploma of Building and Construction at Orange. As a regular labourer, it’s a hard job and you need to adjust quickly to a lot of different […]
Ranjit completed both the Certificate III Carpentry as well as the Diploma of Building and Construction (Building) at Orange College and currently he works as a carpenter at a Steel Frame factory and needs to liaise with a wide range of other tradesmen including electricians, plumbers and other carpenters.
When Sebastian arrived in Melbourne from Chile in May 2023, he had no idea that his journey would take him from working in a bar to becoming a certified height safety specialist with a promising career in construction. At 33 years old, his story is one of adaptability, smart decision-making, and making the most of every opportunity.
Learn moreGagan Juneja's story is one of courage, adaptability, and following your passion. Originally from Gwalior (Madhya Pradesh), a small City in the heart of India, Gagan moved to Australia in 2017 seeking better opportunities. Like many international students, he began his journey pursuing what was expected of him—a Master's of Accounting from Victoria University—rather than what truly called to him.
Learn moreMeet Nilson Cuello Hernandez, a Chilean-born painter who transformed his career and life in Australia through completing his Certificate III in Painting and Decorating at Orange College. His decision to study at Orange College proved to be a turning point in his career.
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