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This new expo at Lanier College and Career Academy caters to students who want to learn a trade

Briana Dominguez and Jeff Tholen, of Crescent, talks to Hall County high school students Wednesday, April 13, 2022, about their line of tools during Hall County Schools' first tool expo at Lanier College and Career Academy. More than 30 vendors attended to help students learn more about the construction trade and other related jobs. - photo by Scott Rogers

04142022 TOOL 5.jpg — Briana Dominguez and Jeff Tholen, of Crescent, talks to Hall County high school students Wednesday, April 13, 2022, about their line of tools during Hall County Schools' first tool expo at Lanier College and Career Academy. More than 30 vendors attended to help students learn more about the construction trade and other related jobs. - photo by Scott Rogers

“Why would you want to wait to make money?” said Alfredo Tinoco, a sophomore at West Hall High School who wants to pursue a career in construction after graduating.