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Exploring is Learning for Life's career education program for young men and women who are 14 (and have completed the eighth grade) or 15 through 20 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's purpose is to provide experiences to 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 an 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.

Explorer posts can specialize in a variety of career skills. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship, character education, and leadership experience.

Learning for Life offers seven programs designed to support schools and community-based organizations in their efforts to prepare youth to successfully handle the complexities of contemporary society and to enhance their self-confidence, motivation, and self-esteem. The seven programs focus on character development and career education. Learning for Life programs help youth develop social and life skills, assist in character and career development, and help youth formulate positive personal values. It prepares youth to make ethical decisions that will help them achieve their full potential.

District Committee

Exploring - Learning for Life Information
District Position	District Committee Member	Phone	E-mail address
Hancock County District Chair	Michael Wilder
Allen County District Chair	Bob Casto
Exploring Executive	Carol Myeroltz
Hancock Committee
Service Chair	Vacant
Activites Chair	Kimberly Bash
Training Chair	Vacant
Finance Chair	Vacant
Marketing Chair	Tom Marshall
Membership Chair	Vacant
Allen Committee
Service Chair	Mary Reed
Activites Chair	Vacant
Training Chair	David Gratz
Finance Chair	Cliff Barber
Marketing Chair	Cat Kouns Born
Membership Chair	Micki Vollmer

We hope that you have are interested in joining a Exploring Post. You have learned about what is available in the Black Swamp Area Council's Exploring program from our links and now would like more information about the history of Exploring, the awards as well as other resources from National. Click here to learn more.

To learn more about the Learning for Life program Click here.

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