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Six Local Students Embark on Contruction Career Path Thanks to New Initiative

authorStaff Writer on Jul 21, 2025
Six recent graduates from four local high schools have been selected for an intensive training program through the Construction Career Charitable Fund (CCCF) — an East End initiative that supports... more

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