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Students learn trade skills through partnership with Hornets

CHARLOTTE — Students in Grier Heights are learning critical skills to enter the workforce as part of the Hornets Legacy Project.

“The big thing about this is we know when we’re done, we’re also going into a career,” said participant Alma Porter.

The program is run by the nonprofit Potions & Pixels and its partner EIG Electrical Systems.

In the video at the top of this webpage, learn about the 13-week course that is meant to help children find a path forward.

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