In Your Neighborhood: Laura Hutchinson visits career day at Horace Porter School in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Conn. (WTNH) — News 8's Laura Hutchinson was in Columbia Wednesday for career day at Horace Porter School.
They gave a presentation on broadcast news and the students got to see a stunt performer, dog groomer, and a Marine, among many others.
In Your Neighborhood: Laura Hutchinson and photojournalist Joe D'Addese speak at Columbia career day
They said it's a nice break from the books to focus on your future.
'I want to be a fashion designer and do hair and makeup,' sixth-grader Kaitlyn O'Leary said.
Some students also got outside to try landscaping and others got to hear from an entrepreneur and law enforcement.
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