Career Exploring

Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of the Learning for Life career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) through 20 years old.
Exploring's purpose is to provide experiences that help young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Explorers are ready to investigate the meaning of interdependence in their personal relationships and communities.
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the organizations in their communities. Local community organizations initiate a specific Explorer post by matching their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.
Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.

Career Opportunities
  • Develop potential contacts that may broaden employment options
  • Boost self-confidence and experience success at school and work

    Life Skills

  • Develop physical and mental fitness
  • Experience positive social interaction

    Service Learning

  • Encourage the skill and desire to help others
  • Gain a keen respect for the basic rights of others

    Character Education

  • Help make ethical choices
  • Fulfill one's responsibilities to society as a whole

    Leadership Experience

  • Acquire leadership skills necessary to fulfill one's responsibilities in society
  • Develop a variety of leadership traits

    Young adults involved in Exploring:

  • Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career
  • Engage in a program of activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character development, and leadership experience to encourage the development of the whole person
  • Experience positive leadership from adult and youth leaders and be given opportunities to take on leadership roles
  • Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and enjoyable environment

    • Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills, including the following:

    Fire Service Business Skilled TradesEngineering Science

    Aviation Law Enforcement Health Communications

    SCOUTING PROGRAMS