HOW TO START AN EXPLORING PROGRAM
HOW TO START AN EXPLORING PROGRAM
Exploring is based on a unique and dynamic relationship between youth and the businesses and organizations in their communities. Businesses and community organizations initiate a career specific Exploring program by matching their employees and company resources to the interests of youth in the community. The result is a program of interactive activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow confidence, and develop leadership skills. Exploring clubs serve 6th – 8th graders and Exploring posts serve 14 – 20 year-old youth. We work with thousands of local, regional, and national businesses and organizations in hundreds of career fields across the country to deliver the Exploring program.
CONCEPT
A program is a group of young adults who have been brought together because of a common interest. A program (or unit – post or club) is made up of people working and playing together, enjoying and learning from one another. A program and its participants share common goals and basic ideals. They move together with the same purpose and commitment. A program is most successful when it meets the needs and interests of its participants. An effective program is the result of close cooperation between youth and adult leaders. If leaders are sensitive to program participants and respond with positive support, program, and activities that Explorers enjoy, success is assured. The program is the vehicle whereby young people will learn character, ethics, career skills and knowledge that will help them become good citizens and productive adults.
CONCEPT
A program is a group of young adults who have been brought together because of a common interest. A program (or unit – post or club) is made up of people working and playing together, enjoying and learning from one another. A program and its participants share common goals and basic ideals. They move together with the same purpose and commitment. A program is most successful when it meets the needs and interests of its participants. An effective program is the result of close cooperation between youth and adult leaders. If leaders are sensitive to program participants and respond with positive support, program, and activities that Explorers enjoy, success is assured. The program is the vehicle whereby young people will learn character, ethics, career skills and knowledge that will help them become good citizens and productive adults.
