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Posted on January 12, 2021January 13, 2021

OTC Alumni: Patrick’s Story (HVAC)

OTC Alumni: Patrick’s Story (HVAC)

The story of Patrick…

Now 18, his arms and hands are a tapestry of scars that are a roadmap of learning, intelligence, stubbornness, determination, and one heck of a work ethic.

Patrick Franks is a recent graduate of West Orange High School and the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Program at … Read More

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Posted on July 16, 2020July 23, 2020

OTC Alumni: Thomas’ Story (Massage Therapy)

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I am a spring 2020 graduate from the Massage Therapy course offered by the Orange Technical College – Avalon Campus. This 750 hour, highly technical course was taught by the extremely qualified instructor, Jonah Salomon, LMT. His presence in the classroom and clinical lab has made Orange Technical College… Read More

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Posted on October 8, 2019October 11, 2019

OTC Alumni: Rosa’s Story (Digital Photography)

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Photography is what made my American life easy, appealing, enjoyable, compassionate, and also helped make me aware of a new reality.

I am originally from Peru, and in between learning a new language and getting a new skill, I chose to take photography classes at the Orange Technical College – … Read More

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Posted on August 9, 2019August 9, 2019

OTC Alumni: Kari’s Story (Rosen Plaza Hotel)

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I truly feel I’m blessed to be where I am today.

I was a lost teenager with no real plan for the future. When I first heard of Orange Technical College, I was attending University High School in Orlando, FL. A recruitment coordinator came to our school and talked to … Read More

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Posted on April 25, 2019April 24, 2019

OTC Alumni: Meagan’s Story (Licensed Practical Nursing)

My name is Meagan Jones and I am currently a 24-year-old, labor and delivery and NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) nurse, and quite frankly, I am living my dream. Telling this story, I honestly don’t know where to begin, but I do know this one thing – to OCPS Career … Read More

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Posted on February 25, 2019February 22, 2019

OTC Alumni: Jesse’s Story (Florida Electrical Apprenticeship Training)

My electrical career started in August of 2012. I had been looking online to find a career path that would be both beneficial and interesting to me. I have always been around the construction industry and was searching online to find a school to further my education when I found … Read More

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Posted on February 6, 2019February 21, 2019

OTC Alumni: Nick’s Story (Salesforce)

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Orange Technical College is inviting alumni to share their stories of career success in their own words. Contact us for a submission.

I came to the States from the Republic of Belarus in 2009, a small post-soviet country in Eastern Europe. The country offers no freedom of speech, no … Read More

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Posted on October 25, 2018February 5, 2019

Meet Joshua…He’s GR-R-REAT!

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Meet Joshua. This energetic young father first came to the Adult Literacy League of Orlando to participate in the Family Literacy program with his two small children. That’s when his son began encouraging Joshua to continue his own education. Years earlier, he made the difficult decision to leave high school … Read More

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Posted on September 11, 2018September 19, 2018

OTC Alumni: Noble Thomas (Bright Future Electric)

OTC Alumni: Noble Thomas (Bright Future Electric)

“I’m honored to be helping others find their way and to be playing a role in the development of a skilled workforce… I’m proud to say Orange Technical College is changing lives through education.” – Noble Thomas, Commercial Department Manager, Bright Future Electric #OTCAlumni

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Posted on August 22, 2018August 29, 2018

OTC Alumni: Liefke Meyers (Orlando Economic Partnership)

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“I am honored to say that I am a product of the outstanding educational ecosystem in the Central Florida region, and while my journey has taken many turns since earning my GED, it is clear to me that Orange County Public Schools and Orange Technical College are changing lives through … Read More

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