Hands-On Welding Training Comes to Orange through Swaby Academy Relaunches

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Skilled trades training is coming to Orange as Swaby Academy prepares to launch hands-on welding courses in early 2026. Founded by welding engineer Lee Swaby, the Academy will operate out of the former Harley-Davidson building on Route 20, where the facility is now being outfitted with equipment for live instruction. The relaunch marks a major step forward for local workforce …