Exploring is a career education program for
young men and women who are at least 14 (and have completed
8th grade) and not yet 21 years old. Adults are selected by the
participating organization for involvement in the program. Color,
race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, ethnic background,
economic status and citizenship are not criteria for participation.
Exploring is all about helping young adults make a more informed
decision about future careers and determine if a particular career
is the right one for them. Typically, a young adult will either:
1) get involved, learn about a career, and decide to pursue it;
OR 2) learn enough about the career to determine it’s not the
right fit for them. It’s better to learn as a young adult that a career
is not for you, than after spending lots of money on an education
only to THEN discover you don’t like the career!
Exploring leaders volunteer their time to provide real-world
career experiences for young adults. Exploring is not about
lectures and slide shows – it’s about gaining practical experience
in a career field. The result is a program of activities that helps
youth pursue their special interests, grow, and develop.

Exploring’s 5 Areas of Emphasis

Career Opportunities Real-world career skills

Leadership- Experience Leadership skills employers crave
 

Life Skills
 

Citizenship - Learn democratic process and respect for others
 

Character - Education Ethical decision making