WJBF’s Dee Griffin visits Copeland Elementary for Career Day

AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – A local elementary school is getting a jump-start on preparing students for their careers.

There was a lot of learning as well as dancing and exercising this morning as staff at Copeland Elementary in Augusta held the school's annual "Career Day."

Students from all grades were able to meet professionals from various careers including attorneys, Augusta Commissioners, the Augusta Fire Department, School police department, business owners, caterers, Attorney Katrell Nash, an Artist, an Author and WJBF NewsChannel 6.

Thank you to Ms. Tonya Cogle for inviting me to participate in the Career Day event!

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