Two years of school and then a job Students get a hands-on look at career opportunities that do not demand a four-year degree

One student snapped photos at a crime scene. Another read X-rays looking for broken bones or bullets.

The students were part of a hands-on experience as Catawba Valley Community College hosted a 10th-Grade Extravaganza. The idea was for the community college to highlight programs, particularly two-year programs, to high school students in Catawba County.

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