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Celebration, donation launch new career programs for Salem-Keizer students

The salon and spa at the Salem-Keizer School District’s career center prepares students for real world scenarios, beginning with learning how to greet clients during appointments. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

One building block at a time, the Career and Technical Education Center is expanding choices for students to learn careers. On Friday, the Salem-Keizer School District’s center formally welcomed law enforcement and business sectors. Two more career paths will be added next school year.

Students enrolled in career training programs applaud the opening of two new sectors on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

The school district salon awaits both students and customers. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett addresses the ribbon cutting crowd at the career center on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Salem Mayor Chuck Bennett addresses the ribbon cutting crowd at the career center on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Salem Keizer Superintendent Christy Perry, right, and other school officials accept a donation to fund operations at the career center on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Rhonda Rhodes, principal at the career center, snips the ribbon on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Rhonda Rhodes, principal at the career center, snips the ribbon on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Rhonda Rhodes, principal at the career center. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)

Christy Perry, superintendent of the Salem-Keizer School District, at the career center ribbon cutting on Friday, Sept. 7. (Special to Salem Reporter/Moriah Ratner)