Big Flats, N.Y. (WETM) — Hundreds of high school students went to an expo at the Big Flats campus of Corning Community College to learn more about local manufacturers in Chemung County.

There were over 25 manufacturers at the expo to teach the students about automotive parts, steel works, and more with demonstrations.

One of the demonstrations was with Hilliard Corp. At the booth, students could put together a differential for a Polaris four-wheeler. At the Nucor booth, students used cardboard to put together a joist that typically is made of steel and supports ceilings.

The Chemung County Chamber of Commerce hosted the event for the ninth time, and say this expo is for students who don't know what they want to do after high school.

"This gives them the opportunity to listen and hear a

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