Orange Hub, an initiative of the Orange Juice tech community’s professional training program, has consolidated its presence in Brazil with impressive numbers. Since its creation in 2022, over 400 tech professionals have participated in activities at the offices of FCamara — a Brazilian multinational in technology and innovation — and SGA, a cloud and cybersecurity-focused company of the FCamara Group. Participants had the opportunity to experience the environment of technological solution development and receive mentorship from the company’s experts. To date, 11 of these participants have been hired by FCamara.
The project was created with the goal of bringing together, in a single space, both employees from partner companies and professionals interested in closely following the entire project development process — from initial mapping to the implementation of solutions for large organizations. Additionally, Orange Juice community members can participate in other initiatives, such as Discord interactions, mentorship, and live streams, expanding their learning and networking opportunities. Registrations can be made at any time during the year via the link https://tech.orangejuice.com.br/orangehub.
“FCamara’s mission is to actively contribute to the development of the tech community. We believe that by sharing our experiences and learnings with external professionals, we open doors for a true exchange of knowledge,” says Joel Backschat, Technical Fellow at FCamara. “This exchange is essential to strengthen the technology ecosystem as a whole, in addition to bringing new perspectives to our own projects. We always have our doors open for those who want to learn with us and, at the same time, present their ideas and experiences.”
Success story
Leonardo Souza, a full-stack developer at FCamara since November 2024, joined the company due to the opportunities that arose during his participation in the hub. “I met FCamara at an Orange Juice event in 2023 while I was a nutritionist and studying Internet Systems at FATEC. I took the opportunity to attend the coworking space on Thursdays to study and network, using the space for 1.5 years. During this period, I developed projects, including volunteer ones, which caught the company’s attention. After months of dedication, I was hired,” shares the employee.
The coworking space is available at FCamara’s offices in São Paulo and Santos (SP) and at SGA’s office in Belo Horizonte (MG).
International expansion
Now, the initiative is expanding internationally. The hub will be implemented at FCamara’s office in Portugal with the support of Paulo Felix, the company’s Client Services Director in the European country.
“The idea is to provide talents in Portugal and other European countries the chance to experience our way of working, as well as attract talents who complement our teams, bringing increasingly differentiated ideas and solutions to the market,” explains Felix.
Whether in Brazil or Portugal, Orange Hub maintains its purpose of exchanging knowledge and experiences. While the project offers the tech community the opportunity to get closer to the practical vision of all project development phases, FCamara opens itself to understanding what market talents can contribute and pave the way for new employees to join the company or the market.
Orange Juice: the initiative’s umbrella
Established in 2017, Orange Juice trains tech professionals and now has over 9,000 members. The community offers a platform with free study tracks, as well as a dedicated area for creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs), which has over 18,000 registrations. After training over 600 professionals through the Training Program in partnership with FCamara, the initiative has solidified itself as a catalyst in developing talents for the tech market.
About 20 graduates were hired by FCamara through Orange Juice in the latest edition of the 2024 Training Program, and dozens of other participants who went through the program were able to take part in the company’s international projects.
The program stands out for promoting not only technical learning but also the development of behavioral skills, preparing professionals to meet market demands. In a survey conducted within the community, 40% of members stated they were in the process of career transition, highlighting the impact of Orange Juice on the professional transformation of its participants.
