Orange Hub, an initiative of the Orange Juice technology community's professional development program, is consolidating its presence in Brazil with impressive numbers. Since its creation in 2022, more than 400 tech professionals have participated in activities at the offices of FCamara—a Brazilian multinational technology and innovation company—and SGA, a cloud and cybersecurity company within the FCamara Group. Participants had the opportunity to experience the environment of technological solution development and benefit from mentorship from company 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 collaborators from partner companies and professionals interested in closely following the entire development of projects — from initial mapping to the implementation of solutions for large organizations. In addition, members of the Orange Juice community can participate in other initiatives, such as Discord interactions, mentoring, and live streams, expanding their learning and networking opportunities. Registration is open at any time throughout 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, as well as bringing new perspectives to our own projects. We are always open to anyone who wants to learn from 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 thanks to opportunities that arose during his participation in the hub. “I learned about FCamara at an Orange Juice event in 2023, while I was a nutritionist and a student of Internet Systems at FATEC. I took advantage of the opportunity to use the coworking space on Thursdays to study and network, attending for about 1.5 years. During this period, I developed projects, including volunteer ones, that caught the company's attention. After months of dedication, I was hired,” says the employee.
Coworking spaces are 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 will expand internationally. The hub will be implemented at FCamara's office in Portugal with the support of Paulo Felix, the company's Director of Client Services in the European country.
“The idea is to provide talent from Portugal and other European countries with the chance to learn about our way of working, as well as attract talent that complements our teams, adding increasingly differentiated ideas and solutions to the market,” explains Felix.
Whether in Brazil or Portugal, the Orange Hub follows the purpose of exchanging knowledge and experiences. While the project offers opportunities for members of the technology community to gain practical experience in all phases of project development, FCamara opens itself up to understanding what market talents have to contribute and paving the way for new employees to join the company or enter the market.
Orange Juice: umbrella initiative
Founded in 2017, Orange Juice empowers technology professionals and already has over 9,000 members. The community offers a platform with free learning paths, as well as an area dedicated to creating Individual Development Plans (IDPs), which already has over 18,000 registered users. After training more than 600 professionals through its Training Program in partnership with FCamara, the initiative has established itself as a catalyst in the development of talent for the technology market.
Around 20 graduates were hired by FCamara through Orange Juice in the last edition of the Training Program in 2024, and dozens of other participants who went through the program were able to participate 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 change, highlighting the impact of Orange Juice on the professional transformation of its participants.
