[vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1455831230445{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text]Exploring is a worksite-based program. It is part of Learning for Life’s 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.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1455831347786{margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column][vc_column_text css=”.vc_custom_1455826751700{margin-bottom: 10px !important;}”]
The Exploring Program
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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
Citizenship
- 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 will
- Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career
- Engage in a program of activities centered on career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character development, and leadership experience to encourage the development of the whole person
- Have opportunities to take on leadership roles
- Have a chance to learn and grow in a supportive, caring, and enjoyable environment
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Program & Activities
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| Post # | Organization |
|---|---|
| Post 0651 | AMTRAK Police |
| Post 0660 | Phillies |
| Post 0747 | Boeing |
| Post 0482 | Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine |
| Post 0949 | PwC |
| Post 0991 | Philadelphia Police Academy |
| Post 2013 | PECO |
| Post 0210 | Rittenhouse Hotel |
| Post 2900 | Abington Police Department |
| Post 1736 | Philadelphia Fire Department |
For More information, contact Aaron Yancey – 484-654-9264 or aaron.yancey@scouting.org[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type=”row” use_row_as_full_screen_section=”no” type=”full_width” angled_section=”no” text_align=”left” background_image_as_pattern=”without_pattern” css_animation=””][vc_column][vc_column_text]
How Your Business Can Get Involved
[/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_type=”row” type=”full_width” text_align=”left” css_animation=”” css=”.vc_custom_1455832083871{margin-top: 10px !important;margin-bottom: 30px !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]Our Exploring program cannot exists and continue to inspire and develop the young professionals of tomorrow without help from area business today. We are constantly adding to our occupational resources and would love to hear from you and how you might be interested in becoming a program partner.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][/vc_row]