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Bessemer students explore career opportunities

By TOM STANKARD

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BESSEMER - Bessemer area middle-high school students explored possible job opportunities in the area during Career Day Thursday.

To fill the A.D. Johnston High School gymnasium, Brian Haanpaa, of Michigan Works, invited local businesses to participate. Haanpaa said more than 10 businesses were present for Career Day.

Students could explore careers in health care, cosmetology, machinery, counseling, forestry, communications, hospitality, restaurant management, construction-heavy equipment operations, electronics, law enforcement and art.

Students aske...