CAREER EXPLORATION FOR AGES 14–20
Don’t just wonder
what’s next. Try it.
Meet local professionals. Build real skills. See what a career feels like before you choose your next step.
Free Open Houses • No commitment to join • Summit County
Supported by Summit Rotary and community partners throughout Colorado’s mountain communities.
Real careers.
Meet the people doing the work.
Real experience.
Try hands-on activities.
Real direction.
Find out what fits you.
YOUR NEXT STEP IS SIMPLE
How to Test-Drive Your Future
Attend an Open House
RSVP for a confirmed Open House or vote for a new career experience you want to see
1
Meet local professionals, tour the location, and take part in hands-on activities
2
Try it in person
Decide whether to join
If it fits, complete the youth application and Expectations Document after the Open House
3
REGISTRATION OPENING SOON
CHOOSE AN OPEN HOUSE
Come see the work, meet the team, and decide whether an Explorer Post is right for you. Open Houses are free
CONFIRMED POST
OPEN HOUSE • DATE COMING SOON
Healthcare
Meet local professionals and try hands-on activities that show what the work is really like within the healthcare industry.
Clinical Skills • Patient Care • Healthcare Careers
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Vail Health
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Meetings 1–2 times per month
CONFIRMED POST
OPEN HOUSE • DATE COMING SOON
Fire/EMS
Meet local professionals and try hands-on activities that show what the work is really like within the Fire/EMS industry.
Emergency Response • Rescue Skills • Teamwork
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Red, White & Blue Fire Department
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Meetings 1–2 times per month
CONFIRMED POST
OPEN HOUSE • DATE COMING SOON
Law Enforcement
Meet local professionals and try hands-on activities that show what the work is really like within the Law Enforcement industry.
Investigation • Public Safety • Scenario Training
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Summit County Law Enforcement Agencies
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Meetings 1–2 times per month
CONFIRMED POST
OPEN HOUSE • DATE COMING SOON
Ski Area Ops
Meet local professionals and try hands-on activities that show what the work is really like within Ski Area Operations.
Mountain Ops • Guest Safety • Resort Careers
SPONSORING ORGANIZATION:
Copper Mountain
Limited to 25 Explorers — register early.
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Meetings 1–2 times per month
8 Interested youth unlock an Open House.
When a career reaches eight interested responses, we’ll work with the sponsoring organization to set a date.
YOU CAN HELP MAKE IT HAPPEN
HELP LAUNCH THE NEXT CAREER POST
Vote for the fields you want to see next. Once 8 local youth show interest, we unlock the Open House
SPONSOR READY
HELP LAUNCH THIS EXPERIENCE
AUTOMOTIVE TECH
Diagnostics • Shop Safety • Vehicle Systems
Interested? Vote now. Strong youth interest helps us recruit a sponsor and organize an Open House.
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Open House planned after 8 interest youth
PROPOSED CAREER POST
HELP LAUNCH THIS EXPERIENCE
ELECTRICAL
Wiring • Power Systems • Skilled Trades
Interested? Vote now. Strong youth interest helps us recruit a sponsor and organize an Open House.
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Open House planned after 8 interest youth
SPONSOR READY
HELP LAUNCH THIS EXPERIENCE
plumbing
Tools & Fittings • Building Systems • Heating
Interested? Vote now. Strong youth interest helps us recruit a sponsor and organize an Open House.
⌖ Summit County • Details coming soon
Open House planned after 8 interest youth
HELP SPREAD THE WORD
KNOW SOMEONE WHO SHOULD SEE THIS?
Help a friend discover a career they might love
Know a student or young adult who wants to explore a real career? Summit Explores connects youth ages 14–20 with professionals in Healthcare, Fire/EMS, Law Enforcement, Ski Area Operations, and Aviation. Youth from Summit County, Grand County, and neighboring communities are welcome to explore any opportunity. They can also help launch new experiences in Automotive, Plumbing, Entrepreneurship, and other careers.
Learn more at summitexplores.org.
$50
Annual registration fee
1 - 2x
Meetings per month
Official Post Gear
Explorer Shirt Included with Registration
Scholarships
Available Confidentially