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Sher Mu La Wee - Acute Nursing Student
Sher Mu La Wee - Acute Nursing Student

Australia is suffering a shortage of skilled nurses – but one program, by ACL, who provides education and resources for migrants, provides an essential service to reduce this shortage. Sher Mu La Wee, a Burmese Refugee, shares her experience.

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Scott Meredith - Resort Floor Manager
Scott Meredith - Resort Floor Manager

The hospitality industry is a 3.5 trillion dollar service sector within the global economy. Scott Meredith learns nearly every facet of the industry, as Floor Manager at the four star resort in Victoria, Club Mulwala.

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Jason Grisold - Confectionary Fillings Chef
Jason Grisold - Confectionary Fillings Chef

Jason Grisold wakes up at 5.30 in the morning, heads to work, like most people. Then, he opens up twenty packets of Caramel and prepares to make 50,000 mudcakes.

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Carly Hibberson - Beauty Therapist
Carly Hibberson - Beauty Therapist

Carly Hibberson and Tara Wendt have just opened a beauty parlour in Tumut, called JeanLouise. It has been open just shy of a fortnight, and we chat to one of the owners, Carly Hibberson, about why she decided to become a beauty therapist, and what it’s like to open a brand new business.

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Kira-Lee: Taking her career to Japan and beyond
Kira-Lee: Taking her career to Japan and beyond

Diners at Hobart's Gilt Lounge Bar & Restaurant can look forward to something extra special from the kitchen now that junior chef Kira-Lee Norman has served the "Ultimate Apprenticeship" in Tokyo.

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Francapelli Fabulous
Francapelli Fabulous

With over 30 years in the hairdressing industry, Frank Sobrio, Artistic Director of Francapelli Hair Academy acted on his vision to create an academy with a difference. In 1998 he set out to produce and mentor high quality hairdressers in a bid to address the skills shortage.

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Winner Profile: Marion Fitzpatrick
Winner Profile: Marion Fitzpatrick

Winner of the 2007 National Trade Teacher award is Marion Fitzpatrick from Northern Sydney Institute, Ryde College. Find out more about Marion's career and why she deserves this special prize.

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Tracey Hughes: Hairdresser
Tracey Hughes: Hairdresser

A cut above the rest: Tracey Hughes has travelled the world doing hair shows and owns her own Award-winning salon in Melbourne.

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Wendy Payne: Aged Care Worker
Wendy Payne: Aged Care Worker

A demanding family life has not stopped Wendy Payne from finding her passion and chasing her career dreams.

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Dikran Manjian: Gem setter and jeweller
Dikran Manjian: Gem setter and jeweller

Dikran Manjian loves solving problems and the buzz of seeing satisfied customers.

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CareerOne Profile: Pastry Chef
CareerOne Profile: Pastry Chef

Steven Anderson is a trained bread baker with a passion for pastry and has just received a scholarship to learn the practical elements of running a business.

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CareerOne Profile: Make-up Artist
CareerOne Profile: Make-up Artist

Bec Cochrane learnt make-up artistry from some of the best business, including a Special Effects technician from Lord of the Rings .

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