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The Panuve Brothers’ Journey
Simione and Owen Panuve, brothers from Haveluloto, Tongatapu, have found their passion in the trades at Oceania Career Academy (OCA). Inspired by their builder
Graduate Story: David Taumoe’anga
Before joining OCA, David Taumoe’anga considered himself to be a normal kid looking for a future - but he was unsure of what to
Student Profile: Penisimani Sili
He may not have found the support he needed at high school, but after enrolling at OCA, Penisimani Sili (Peni) has become unstoppable. Happier
Graduate Story: Ezra Cossill
At age 18, Ezra Cossill can’t imagine doing anything else other than what he does now as an apprentice carpenter/builder. Of Samoan and European
Student Profile: Steve Mafi
Tongan student Steve Mafi always knew he wanted to be a builder. Practical-minded and good with his hands, Steve has dreamed of working in construction
Graduate Story: Joe Nuku
Like many teenagers, Joe Nuku wasn’t sure where his future career lay. But when his school, Papakura High, hosted an introduction to careers seminar,
Student Profile: Paea Uluaki
Not living in one place for long created challenges for Paea Muli he lotu Uluaki, particularly at the schools he attended at the time.
Student Profile: Ivan Bakulich Tuita’ali’i
When Ivan Bakulich Tuita’ali’i decided conventional school wasn’t for him anymore, an uncle suggested the Oceania Career Academy would suit him better. Of Samoan,
