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VIDEO: Aptakisic Students Get a Glimpse into the Future

The middle school's Career Day program gave insights into a many different professions.

students had the opportunity last month to learn about a variety of fields during their school's PTO-sponsored Career Day.

Visiting experts included a veterinary technician, nurse, architect, psychologist, pharmacist, graphic designer, fire department captain and . The professionals spoke to students about their jobs and answered questions.

Visiting author and motivational speaker Mawi Asgedom encouraged students to set goals and use their talents to make a difference in the world. "You are your own person. You need to be proud of your strengths and weaknesses ... That's a huge part of Career Day. That's a huge part of having a bright future," he said.

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