Exploring invites all local high school students to become a member of the John Deere Dubuque Works Engineering & Technology Exploring Program. Explorers will be introduced to a wide array of engineering disciplines and some of the engineers that work in those disciplines. Activities will include introduction to CAD (Computer Aided Design), 3D modeling of components and assemblies, and CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Manufacturing). You will also be introduced to the Virtual Reality Lab and how this will change the way that engineers design machines in the future.
The post will meet once a month at John Deere Dubuque Works on Thursdays from 5-7:00 p.m. October-April. There could also be an extra meeting due to weather or as learning opportunities arise.
***There is much interest in this program and spots are limited to 15 students, so please write a one-page essay expressing why you are interested in engineering, why you want to participate in this program, and what you hope to learn. Please mail back your registration form (signed by a parent) and your essay to the Exploring Office at PO Box 732, Dubuque, IA 52004. Your essay MUST be postmarked by September 15th, 2014 to be considered. Once the candidates have been selected, they will be notified prior to October 1st, 2014. At this time they will be given a full schedule of all program meetings. The full invite letter of information and application are linked just to your right.
If you have any questions, please call Laura Cornelis with the Exploring program (563) 556-4343 or email her at laura.cornelis@scouting.org. Cost for the year’s program is $25.00. Once you have been accepted, this can be paid on the night of the first meeting.
Exploring is a non-profit career exploration program for any student between the ages of 14 – 20 who has completed the eighth grade. Exploring is an extension program offered through the Northeast Iowa Council, BSA. All programs are open to both male & female high school students and you do not have to be a Scout or join Scouting to participate.
Registration URL: www.scoutingevent.com?ExploringJohnDeere
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