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An Extension program is preparing kids for the future!

April 29, 2025 10:56 AM • 
RFD NEWS STAFF, Currey McCullough

The University of Tennessee is preparing high schoolers for the adult world.

The Extension has a program called “On My Own,” where students experience hypothetical careers and monthly careers.

Video provided by: Charles Denney

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