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Career ClustersThe Nebraska Department of Education believes that Career Clusters are the basis for high school reform and provide the infrastructure for a seamless educational transition between all learner levels. The state uses Career Clusters as a tool for career guidance, a platform for course sequence organization, and a way to improve the quality of Career Technical Education.

Our Explorer Posts offer programs in each of the clusters below. Look for the colored bar on the side of each page as it corresponds to the career cluster that the program falls under.

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What is Exploring?

Exploring is a career education program for high school students. Adult volunteers are selected by the participating organization for involvement in the program. 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 staff and program resources to the interests of young people. Take a look inside to see what careers are available in the Omaha area to learn more about, and don’t forget to check www.omahaexploring.org to find more information and events.

Learn More. Experience More. Participate in Exploring.View the career webpage for more information. www.omahaexploring.org

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Q: What will we do at the posts?A: Each post is a little different. Most Posts include hand-on activities, speakers and tours. The ultimate goal is for all local 14-20 year olds to decide whether a particular career is the right choice.

Q: There is only one date listed, is this is one time event?A: No. The date and time listed indicates the kickoff meeting. On average, most programs meet once a week for 6 to 8 weeks. Some posts meet year round. You will be given a complete schedule on the first night and are always welcome to call the contact listed to learn specifics. Keep in mind that we do have some one-day events and they are all labeled as such.

Q: How do I register?A: Visit us online at www.omahaexploring.org and click on the tab that reads “JOIN” and then “Register Now.”

Q: My friend got a letter inviting them to a post I found in this program guide. Am I allowed to come even though I didn’t get a letter?A: Yes! If there is space available and there is no age requirement that you need to meet, you are welcome to come.

Q: Are there internship, job, or volunteer opportunities available after the post is over if I really like the company?A: In most cases, yes, but not all. Anything done beyond the post is mostly in your control to make happen. Keep in mind however, just like any employment opportunity, only the right candidates are considered if at all. Just ask your Post Advisor if they have something available.

Q: Who is running the Explorer’s Post?A: Each Post is led by a team of experts in the field they are representing. Each Explorer Post is composed of at least four committee members, including the head of the organization, who are responsible for creating and implementing a quality program. All adult members of the Post receive background checks and youth protection training.

Q: Can I invite my friends?A: Yes, as long as space is available and there is no age requirement that they need to meet, friends are welcome.

Q: Are parents invited?A: Parents are always welcome to stay but it is not mandatory.

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Q: What if I can’t go to the first night or any other night that the Post is meeting?A: That is up to the Post Advisor so make sure they know any conflicts you may have.

Q: Can I put this on my resume and/or college application?A: Absolutely. Participation in Exploring is the cornerstone of representing responsible young adults.

Q: Do you think my teacher would offer extra credit if I went to a Post?A: Many teachers do; it never hurts to ask.

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BUSINESS, MARKETING, AND MANAGEMENT

Interested in finding out what takes to be a successful Business Manager? Take a look at these Management Explorer Posts. See what it’s like to run a baseball team, or an entire Athletics program! You’ll talk to people who work in Public Relations, Social Media, Advertising, Journalism, and more. Sign up now!

UNO SPORTS MANAGEMENT POST #2225The UNO Sports Management Post will consist of two 60 minute sessions and approximately three to four opportunities to job shadow at a UNO basketball and hockey event in January through March 2014. Each participant will be given the opportunity to job shadow the marketing and promotions aspect of each event. Contact Pam Schwarting at 402-554-3689.

Register online at www.OmahaExploring.org.

OMAHA STORM CHASERS POST #1202Consider yourself a baseball fan? Come see what goes on beyond the scenes at the Omaha Storm Chasers and learn first-hand how to run a professional sports team. You’ll hear informal lectures from people involved in every facet from sales to training and more. You will also get to help orchestrate an actual Storm Chasers Game!For questions, please contact Kyle Schiibiver at 402-738-5131.


T.S. Bank – Post #670Join the T.S. Bank Explorer Post to learn more about career opportunities and pathways in financial institutions! Learn about community banking, financial literacy, client services, along with insurance, trust, and investment products individuals, families, or businesses. Please contact Bob Mantell at 712-487-3181 or [email protected] for more information regarding this Post.


January 14, 20145:30 p.m.

Price: $30.00

UNO - Meet in Field House6001 Dodge St., Omaha, NE 68106

Spring 2014 Price: $30.00

Werner Park 12356 Ballpark Way, Papillion, NE 68046

Fall 2013 Price: $30.00

T.S. Bank15 East Main Street, Treynor, IA 51575


METRO COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTITUTE FOR THE CULINARY ARTS - POST #580Do you enjoy cooking, baking or just eating food? Then the Metro Community College Instiute for the Culinary Arts would like to invite you to our Explorer post! You will get to learn about baking and cooking some of your favorite dishes from professional instructors and other experts in the Culinary Arts. For questions, please contact Chef Steve Bell at 402-457-2578.

AGRICULTURE, FOOD, AND NATURAL RESOURCES

Do you enjoy working with animals, cooking, or protecting the environment? Agriculture, Food, and Natural Resources workers produce agricultural goods. This includes food, plants, animals, fabrics, wood, and crops. You might work on a farm, ranch, orchard, greenhouse, or plant nursery. You could also work in a clinic or laboratory as a Scientist or Engineer. Check out what posts we offer in Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources below:

September 24, 20136:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Metro Community College 30th and Fort Street, Omaha, NE 68111

APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM #38Apprentice Post #38: Are you a behind-the-scenes type? Does lighting, set design and stage management strike your interest? Then Explorer Post #38 is your program. To register for this post, you must contact Apprenticeship Director, Steve Bross to enroll at 402-553-4890 ext. 1444.


ARTS & HUMANITIES EXPLORER POSTS

Arts & Humanities covers a broad group of fields, such as Photography, Theatre and Music. See what goes into recording an album or designing a website.

Fall 2013

Price: $30.00

Omaha Community Playhouse 6915 Cass Street, Omaha, NE



March 27, 2014 6:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI)1110 S. 67th St., Omaha, NE 68182

DURHAM SCHOOL OF ARCHITECHTURAL ENGINEERING AND DESIGN POST #240Join us and explore the fields of architectural engineering, construction engineering and construction management at the Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI). Receive a tour of the college, meet with professors and students and have fun with mock projects, structural lighting, electrical and mechanical acoustics. For questions, please contact Rosemary Edzie at [email protected].


SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES

UNO AVIATION POST #518The goal of the University of Nebraska Omaha Aviation Institute is to give students the best information on careers in aviation through tours, flight simulation, guest speakers and interactive learning. The group will meet each month throughout the year. The initial meeting will take place at the Thompson Alumni Center, located on the far west side of campus on Dodge Street. Parents and friends are welcome to come to the first meeting.For questions, please contact Scott Vlasek at 402-554-3424.

Register online at www.OmahaExploring.org. August 22, 20136:30 p.m.

Price: $30.00

UNO Campus, Thompson Alumni Center, 6001 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE


Price: $30.00

Omaha Truck Centers Technical Advancement Center (TAC)10560 I Street, Omaha, NE 68137

TRANSPORTATION, DISTRIBUTION, AND LOGISTICS POST #652The Nebraska Logistics Council (NLC) would like to invite you to participate in an amazing opportunity to learn about the transportation, distribution, and logistics career field. You will get to experience a number of exciting activities including programming self propelled material moving equipment, driving a fork truck, driving a semi-truck simulator, experiencing voice picking technology, and using technology to remotely control a semi-truck among other activities. By joining the NLC Explorers Post, you will be visiting a number of companies, including but not limited to: Riekes Equipment, Cargo Zone, Omaha Truck Center, Metropolitan Community College, and Oriental Trading Company. Exact companies, dates, and times for these sessions will be made available at the kick-off meeting. Questions, Contact: Ben Brachle at [email protected] or Mike Rogers at [email protected]



SKILLED AND TECHNICAL SCIENCES

These posts cover a wide variety of fields from Biology and Engineering to Construction and Manufacturing. You can learn hands-on how steel is refined, what it takes to run one of the countries busiest zoos and find out how to build a skyscraper.

HDR POST #735

Discover the incredible opportunities in the fields of architecture and engineering through project tours, discussions, and hands-on projects led by HDR professionals. For questions, please contact Mike Forsberg at 402-926-7146.


KIEWIT BUILDING GROUP POST #726You’ve seen the cranes, you’ve been in their buildings, now it’s your chance to experience first-hand the process involved in planning, executing and constructing commercial buildings. Multiple areas of engineering will be covered and students will have the opportunity to meet experts in the field, as well as visit the projects Kiewit is currently building. For questions, please contact Leah Woods at 402-977-5141.

Register online at www.OmahaExploring.org.Deadline to register is September 10th.

DLR GROUP POST #734DLR Group is a full service integrated design firm. The architects, mechanical, electrical, civil, and structural engineers and interior designers work side by side to elevate the human experience through design. Join the experts to explore each discipline and tour local projects that reveal DLR Group’s innovative design solutions.For questions, please contact Terry Rushlau or Peggy Nattermann at 402-393-4100.



Price: $30.00

HDR 8404 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114


Price: $30.00

Blackstone Building302 S. 36th St, Ste. 500, Omaha, NE 68105


Price: $30.00

DLR6457 Frances Suite 200, Omaha, NE 68106


DREAM IT! DO IT! POST #628The Nebraska Advanced Manufacturing Coalition “Dream It Do It” organization and their corporate partners would like to invite you to participate in our Exploring Post program where you will learn about career options specific to skilled trades during a series of informal lectures and hands-on exercises presented by several companies, including but not limited to: Tri-V Tool and Manufacturing, Nebraska Machinery - Caterpillar, Lozier, Ellison Technologies and Valmont Industries. For questions, please contact John Vhylidal at 402-895-9000.

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Price: $30.00

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LEO A. DALY POST #6Leo A. Daly is an internationally recognized architecture, planning, engineering, and interior design firm. During the five-week program, you will work side-by-side with architectural and engineering professionals on real projects. For questions, please contact Ben Ries at 402-391-8111.

Register online at www.OmahaExploring.org. September 19, 20136:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Leo A. Daly 8600 Indian Hills Drive, Omaha, NE 68114

ENGINEERING DAY! FEBRUARY 22, 2013 CELEBRATE E-WEEK!The University of Nebraska at Lincoln’s Peter Kiewit Institute (PKI) of Engineering will hold its Annual Engineering Day for area youth between 14 and 20 years of age who are interested in Engineering! Participants will take part in hands-on activities that delve into the areas of expertise that an engineer has to possess. They will also get a behind-the-scenes look at Nebraska’s newest Engineering student facility. The event will go from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the PKI building at 1110 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE. Lunch will be provided. Contact Maggie Jobes at 402-554-3146 for more information.

Register online at www.OmahaExploring.org. February 22, 20149:00a.m.

Price: $15.00

UNL PKI Building1110 South 67th Street, Omaha, NE


COMMUNICATION AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS

UNO COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY POST # 270Embark on a path breaking model for information technology education at the University of Nebraska at Omaha’s College of Information Science and Technology for an introduction to various career fields in Computer Technology! We will provide you with comprehensive, up-to-date education at the highest quality in the many areas of information technology to individuals at various levels. See why the IT fields continue to be at the top Occupational Outlook Predictions for job growth opportunities. For more information regarding this post, contact Judith Kelsey at 402-554-3818.


OMAHA WORLD-HERALD POST #688This post will focus on the fun and varied work of a newspaper person and will include tips on reporting and writing, photography and other elements of the business. Students will write stories that will be attached to the World-Herald’s online site, Omaha.com. You’ll have to write articles and interview people, but there will be no tests or grades. This six-session post will be fast-paced, fun and blow by very quickly. For questions, please contact Rick Ruggles at 402-444-1123. You will meet in the lobby for the first meeting.


CREATIVE CENTER POST, COLLEGE OF ART AND DESIGN POST #573Are you interested in an art career? Do you enjoy creating concepts, design, layout, illustrations, web, interactive or video? Creative Center is the place to learn more. Join our program as we spend four sessions going over graphic design and illustration. For questions, please contact Kim Guyer at 402-898-1000.



Price: $30.00

University of Nebraska at Omaha - PKI Building1110 S. 67th, Omaha, NE 68182

November 5, 20136:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Creative Center10850 Emmet Street Omaha, NE 68164

February 18, 20146:00 p.m. Price: $30.00

Omaha World-Herald1314 Douglas St., Omaha, NE 68102


If you feel like health care is the path for you then check out the following Explorer Posts! Trauma Tuesday kicks off with Alegent Health allowing you to experience first-hand what it’s like inside a hectic emergency room. There’s also Clarkson College of Nursing, Creighton Physical Therapy and more!

CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER - POST #578Do you have an interest in the health care industry as a potential professional path? Join us at Children’s Hospital & Medical Center where you will learn about health care careers in a series of informal lectures and tours presented by experts in the field. The six-week session will be held on Tuesdays from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. starting on January 21, 2014, and ending on February 26, 2013. The program is limited to 50 students, so sign up soon! For questions, please contact Rob Harding at 402-955-5325.


CREIGHTON PHARMACY - POST #561We will introduce high school students to pharmacy as a career option through guest speakers, discussions with professors, clinicians, and professional students, and various hands-on learning experiences. Through this program you will uderstand the importance of teamwork in the healthcare setting, improve your leadership skills, and develop relationships with other like-minded high school students. Parking is available on the top level of the parking garage on 24th and California. A reprensitive will meet all students on the top level of the grage. For questions, please contact Kelly Nystrom at 402-398-5747.


January 21, 20146:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Children’s Hospital & Medical Center 8200 Dodge St., Omaha, NE

October 3, 20137:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Creighton University2500 California Plaza, Skills Lab, Omaha, NE 68178

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HEALTH SCIENCES

The Alegent Creighton Health Exploring Program will kick off with the “Trauma Thursday” event on October 10, 2013 at Immanuel Medical Center, 6901 N. 72nd Street in the Conference Center from 6:00 to 9:00 pm.

This evening is an opportunity to learn more about the health care professionals involved in a trauma situation. The students will learn more about driving safety, rescue squad teams, and other healthcare providers that play a role during trauma.

After Trauma Thursday, Exploring posts will be offered at our Alegent Creighton campuses. You will only pay $50.00 once to register for ALL hospital posts AND Trauma Thursday - this cost includes a Trauma Thursday t-shirt!

These posts are an excellent way to learn more about the intricacies of several health care career fields and will provide students with a better understanding of each specialty. The purpose of this program is to give students the best information about careers in health care through tours, guest speakers, discussions, and various hands-on learning experiences.

All Alegent Creighton Exploring posts take place from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

TRAUMA THURSDAY AND ALEGENT CREIGHTON HOSPITAL POSTS

Bergan Mercy Healing Arts: Magician- Working “Magic” to Bring Smiles: 10/15/13 Healing Arts: Pet Therapy- Our Four Footed Healers: 10/17/13NICHE-Nurses Improving Care for Healthcare Elders: 10/22/13Healing Arts: What is a Clinical Musician: 10/24/13 7500 Mercy Road, Meeting Room 6CDEF

Lakeside Hospital Oncology (the study of cancer): 10/23/13Wellness/Sports Medicine: 10/30/13Diagnostics: 11/6/13For questions, please contact Christie Abdul at 402-717-8057.16901 Lakeside Hills Ct., Conference Rooms A & B

Mercy Hospital Diabetes & You: 11/5/13Diagnostics: 11/12/13Nursing: 11/19/13 For questions, please contact: Christine Gochenour at 712-328-5141.800 Mercy Dr., Council Bluffs.

Immanuel Medical Center Nursing, Respiratory Therapy: 11/1/13Physical and Occupational Therapy, and Surgery: 11/8/13Behavioral Services & Medical Assisting: 11/15/13For questions, please contact Angela Loyd at 402-572-2132 .6901 N. 72nd St. – Conference Center


CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY DENTAL POST #662Interested in dentistry, dental hygiene or dental assisting? We invite you to become a member of this year’s Exploring Program in Dentistry. We will meet every week for approximately 10 weeks. Our first meeting will be at Creighton’s Boyne building, Room 137. Parents are welcome to attend. Only 20 students will be accepted so please register early to reserve your space. For questions, please contact Gary Westerman at 402-280-5001.


CLARKSON COLLEGE POST #43Join us as we explore various health care career options including: nursing, radiologic technology, medical imaging, and physical therapy. For each activity, we will have interactive experiences presented by current health care profession students and faculty. Come learn about some of the fasting growing professions in the health care industry. Post dates are four Tuesdays in October – October 1, 8, 15, and 22, from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at Clarkson College (42nd and Dodge). For questions, contact Brooke Wiseman Dowse at 402-552-2948. Enter through the South side of the main building located at 42nd and Dodge Street. Meetings will begin in the Skills Lab located on the 3rd floor. Park in visitor parking to the south of the main building in lot 10.


THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER, METHODIST HOSPITAL AND NEBRASKA ORTHOPEDIC HOSPITAL POST #853The Nebraska Medical Center , Methodist Hospital and Nebraska Orthopedic Hospital, together will provide the opportunity for you to explore healthcare careers in multiple facilities. Topics that will most likely be covered include: Respiratory Therapy & Volunteer Opportunities, Transplant Night: Careers in Nursing & Donate Life Services, Imaging, Lab, Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine/Orthopedic Surgery. Each night we will cover a different discipline in healthcare and provide thought-provoking information and interactive activities related to the career opportunities available.



Price: $30.00

Creighton University School of Dentistry2802 Webster Street, Omaha, NE 68178

Date: October 10, 20135:30 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Clarkson College101 S. 42nd St., Omaha, 68131

Date: October 2, 20136:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Nebraska Medical Center42nd & Dewey, Omaha, NE


HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION

Interested in serving the community and helping your city? In these Explorer Posts you can learn hands-on from Firefighters, Sheriff ’s Deputies, Police Officers and Attorneys. Take an exciting look inside the world of civil service and law enforcement!

OMAHA FIRE DEPARTMENT POST #535If your interest is in the fire safety and/or emergency medical technician career fields, then join us! The Omaha Fire Department invites you to enroll as an Explorer and build a future career through this highly competitive, high expectation program. The goal is to introduce you to the exciting field of fire fighting and EMT through hands-on experiences while taking part in community activities and events.For questions, please contact Captain David Mann at 402-677-5190.


RALSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT POST #1000The Ralston Fire Department invites you to help build your future career in emergency response services, participate in community outreach and meet the challenges of a highly competitive program. The goal of this program is to introduce to you the exciting field of fire fighting and EMT through hands-on experiences. This Post meets every other Monday at 7:00 p.m., and there are new events starting all the time. For questions or to register, please contact Ben Burbridge or Josh Selvig at 402-331-5369.


EQ SCHOOL OF HAIR DESIGN POST #536Interested in a career in hair styling or beauty? Come to the EQ Hair Design post and see hands-on what it takes to make it as a professional cosmetologist. You will work with real stylists in a professional environment and help real customers get the look they want. Find out if the beauty industry is right for you. Please check our website: www.omahaexploring.org for the kickoff dates/times. For questions, please contact Julie Mead at 712-328-2613.



Price: $40.00

Omaha Fire Department Raintree Training Center11616 Rainwood Rd., Omaha, NE(Public Safety Training Center park in South lot towards East main entrance)

Fall TBA7:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

Ralston Fire Department7629 Park Drive., Ralston, NE 68127

Spring 20146:00 p.m.

Price: $30.00

EQ School of Hair Design536 West Broadway, Council Bluffs, IA 51503

HUMAN SERVICES AND EDUCATION


OMAHA POLICE DEPARTMENT POST #591Learn skills necessary for a career in law enforcement through classroom instruction and hands-on training from Omaha Police Officers. Train in areas such as arrest and search, handcuffing, traffic stops, and building searches. Develop your communication and leadership skills in our academy style post. We meet every Thurs throughout the school year from 5:30-7:00 P.M. For questions, please contact Joel Strominger at 402-444-5099.


DOUGLAS COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE POST #592Join us on the second and forth Wednesdays of each month from 7:00-9:00 p.m. for a traditional law enforcement program combining lecture and hands-on training in criminal and traffic law, search and seizure, report writing, criminal and vehicle collision investigation, defensive tactics/handcuffing, first aid, and leadership. Park on Northwest side in “Visitor” parking lot. For questions, please contact Jay Wingler at 402-444-6173.


Price: $50.00

Douglas County Sheriff ’s Office - Law Enforcement Center, 3601 N 156th Street

Please attend either Sept. 4 or 5, 20136:00 p.m.

Price: $40.00

Omaha Police DeparmentNorthwest Precint 10245 Wiesman Drive, Omaha, NE

ERICKSON & SEDERSTROM LAW POST #1033Expose students to a wide variety of legal careers through courthouse tours, Q$A with attorneys and judges as guest speakers, and participation in the Sarpy County Teen Court. Contact Karen Keeler at 402-390-7106. This session will meet on Thursdays for six weeks.


Price: $30.00

Erikson & Sederstrom Law Offices10330 Regency Parkway Suite 100, Omaha, NE 68114


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