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Springfield Urban League plans Youth Evolvement Summit to help young people explore career options | Community Voices

NPR Illinois | 91.9 UIS | By Vanessa Ferguson

Published June 22, 2022 at 3:31 PM CDT

The Springfield Urban League's Youth Evolvement Summit is scheduled for July 1.

The Springfield Urban League is hosting a Youth Evolvement Summit. R’Lee Jones and Dr. Beverly Bunch spoke to Community Voices about the summit which will feature information about different job and educational opportunities for young people.

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Vanessa Ferguson

Vanessa was the Community Voices Production Coordinator at NPR Illinois from 2021-2025. She continues her passion for broadcasting as a co-host of the Beyond the Mouse podcast for the Front Row Network.

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