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Hurley students keep busy in school-to-work, college study programs

By TOM LAVENTURE

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HURLEY — Hurley K-12 School students have a head start on careers thanks to programs that allow for early college study and school-to-work opportunities.

High school students can spend part of the day taking classes online, or attending classes at area colleges so that they can work afternoons with a partnering company in the community, said Kevin Genisot, school administrator.

“These collaborations with area businesses present opportunities to prepare students for the workplace through learning soft skills, mentoring and actual on-the-job trainin...