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Junior Main Street program gives students hands-on downtown experience
Summary
A new Junior Main Street program in Columbia enrolled about 25 students this year to pair youth with downtown businesses for content creation and event planning; a student volunteer described handing out glow sticks and producing community events.
A new Junior Main Street youth program is giving local students hands-on experience working with downtown Columbia businesses and helping run community events, organizers said during the Columbia Main Street Christmas Parade broadcast.
Kelly Johnson, Columbia Main Street director, said the program pairs students with downtown businesses to learn…
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