Belen Vargas

LA County program director, Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

LA County program director at Harbor Freight Tools for Schools

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A paid summer program helps teenagers learn trade skills that are in high demand but usually not taught in classrooms.

LA teens gain cash and skills in high-demand trades

A paid summer program helps teenagers learn trade skills that are in high demand but usually not taught in classrooms.

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