Two graduates of St Paul's Catholic Secondary College's Certificate II in Hospitality course have opened their own business in town.
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Zodiac Coffee Co., which opened on August 28, is a coffee cart located on Macleay Valley Way adjacent to the Kempsey Information Centre and Museum.
While the Zodiac coffee cart may be a small beginning, Laura Raison and Bailey Harris have big dreams for their future in the hospitality business.
Laura and Bailey both graduated from St Paul's with a Certificate II in Hospitality in 2015.
Laura said that her work placement at Tumblegum Bake House and Cafe, which was part of her Hospitality course, and subsequent employment in hospitality on the Gold Coast gave her the experience and passion for the industry.
"I worked as a baker for Coles on the Gold Coast and then with South Coast Coffee Co. which gave me an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of coffee," Laura said.
Laura employs her sister Trinity, who is also a graduate of St Paul's College, and is studying to be an English teacher at Charles Sturt University.
Zodiac Coffee Co. is open Monday to Friday from 6.30am to 12.30pm. On weekends you can often find the Zodiac van at local events.
