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Thursday, September 17th, 2026
Photo by Paige Sutter/The Daily Standard

Mercer County eighth graders had an opportunity to meet area businesses and organizations to learn about local job opportunities and careers at the Mercer County Fairgrounds' TF Grand Event Center on Wednesday morning. Grand Lake Regional ESC's Business Advisory Council hosted the event.

Related online story:
A day in the 'real world'
CELINA - More than 500 Mercer County eighth grade students this week left the classroom for a spell to take part in a "real world" simulation where they were tasked with securing life essentials such as housing, food, insurance, clothing and child care while staying within their budget. [More]
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