Fort Rotarians learn more
about Explorer Program
FORT FAIRFIELD — The Learning for Life Law Enforcement Explorer Program, Post 194, led by staff at the Fort Fairfield Border Patrol Station, stopped by the Fort Fairfield Rotary Club to conduct a presentation about the new Explorer Program.
Photo courtesy of the Fort Fairfield Rotary Club
SHARE INFORMATION — The Learning for Life Law Enforcement Explorer Program, Post 194, led by the Fort Fairfield Border Patrol Station, stopped by the Fort Fairfield Rotary Club recently to conduct a presentation about the new Explorer Program. The program is for young men and women ages 14-20, and participants receive career information, as well as insight into future vocations. Attending the Rotary meeting were, from left: Border Patrol Agent Thomas Waskovich, lead adviser; Derrick Hebert, post explorer in charge; and Supervisory Border Patrol Agent John Krause, post coordinator.
The Explorer Program is a Boy Scouts of America Learning for Life Program. Post 194 was established in August 2012, and members come from many communities in The County ranging from as far north as Madawaska, west to Woodland, and south to Blaine.
The Learning for Life Law Enforcement Explorer Program is for young men and women ages 14-20. In general, the main career clusters are in the fields of aviation, law enforcement, skilled trades, business, health, law, communication, science, engineering, social services, fire and emergency services, as well as arts and humanities. Exploring instills a sense of self-confidence, leadership, citizenship and service.
As explorers, the youths learn important skills such as team building, public speaking and interviewing techniques. They also learn organizational skills to help them organize their time to accomplish tasks for school and extra-curricular activities.
By participating in the Explorer Program with the Fort Fairfield Border Patrol Station, young men and women learn about the border patrol and the job skills necessary to pursue a career as a border patrol agent or in other law enforcement fields. They also are able to better inform the community, schools and peers about the border patrol and the border patrol mission.
In the near future, the border patrol hopes to integrate the Explorer Program with their local law enforcement counterparts to widen the spectrum of skills the explorers learn.
