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Exploring
is a worksite-based program that gives youth an opportunity to visit
community organizations and explore the dynamics of various careers.
Exploring is part of the Learning for Life career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 years old.
Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, service learning, character education, and leadership experience.
Young adults involved in Exploring will:
- Gain practical knowledge of and experience in a career
- 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
- Meet other students from all over the city and have FUN!!!
Check out the LEARNING FOR LIFE WEBSITE or call Brian Asbury at 436-7200 to explain more!
Interested?
- Call the Explorer Post that fits your career.
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Find out where and what night they meet
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Ask your teacher or call Learning for Life at 614-436-7200 for an application
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Fill out and mail the application.
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Cost is only $10 to learn directly from a mentor in your career area!
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You can transfer to another explorer post at no extra charge to find your right career or interest match
A Program for Career Education
2003-2004 Explorer Post List
| Architecture | American Institute of Architects | Bob Bevilacqua | 614-461-1236 |
| Art | Columbus College of Art & Design | Ron Tardino | 614-777-0134 |
| Aviation | Experiemental Aircraft Association | Bruce Butts | 614-791-8615 |
| Broadcasting | WBNS 10-TV | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 |
| Ohio News Network | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 | |
| Business | Edward Jones Financial | Roger Cooper | 614-855-8552 |
| Computers | Lucent Technologies | Dennis McNellis | 614-860-2526 |
| Construction | Corporate Construction | Jim Milliron | 614-419-2118 |
| Diesel Mechanics | Central Ohio Transit Authority | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 |
| Environmental Science | OSU School of Natural Resources | Trish Raridan Preston | 614-688-5665 |
| Engineering | OSU College of Engineering | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 |
| Burgess and Niple | Brian Moore | 614-459-2050 | |
| Fire Fighting/EMT | Columbus Division of Fire | Pat Rose | 614-847-0565 |
| Worthington Fire Department | Joe Pichert | 614-885-7640 | |
| Violet Township Fire Department | Harold Auten | 614-837-4123 | |
| Law Enforcement | Grove City Police Department | Doug Stonerock | 614-277-1710 |
| Hilliard Police Department | Michael Deaton | 614-876-7361 | |
| Sunbury Police Department | Lt. Tom Daniels | 740-965-8108 | |
| Worthington Police Department | Mark Marshall | 614-436-8139 | |
| Columbus Police Department | Mark Fontera | 614-645-4561 | |
| Dublin Police Department | Chris Burkardt | 614-410-4800 | |
| Marketing | The Columbus Crew | David Zorn | 614-447-4161 |
| The Columbus Bluejackets | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 | |
| Medical | Grant Riverside Hospital | Betty Siemon | 614-566-5034 |
| Mount Carmel East | Josette Alexander | 614-234-7354 | |
| University Medical Center | Margaret Meeker | 614-293-3608 | |
| Modeling | John Casablancas | Chad Lehman | 614-472-2200 |
| Performing Arts | Arts 101 Drum Corp | Kriss Davis | 614-873-2154 |
| Kismet Drum Corp | Kriss Davis | 614-873-2154 | |
| Theatre | Columbus NERO | Shelly Ralston | 614-292-3724 |
| Ohio Gaming and Roleplaying Enthusiasts | Lisa Weekly | 614-267-8751 | |
| Veterinary Medicine | OSU College of Veterinary Medicine | Brian Asbury | 614-436-7200 |