is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Boy Scouts of America. The mission of Learning for Life is to serve others by helping to instill values of
good character, participating citizenship, and personal fitness on young people, and in other ways to prepare them to make ethical choices throughout their lives so that they can achieve their full potential. Learning for Life can help schools prepare students to handle today's complex society. It's designed to build confidence, motivation, and self reliance.
Learning for Life entered was developed by professional educators and child-development experts. The program has been implemented in more than 20,000 schools and community organizations nationwide since its inception in 1991.
The Learning for Life school-to-careers program has three basic components: school-based learning, connecting activities, and work-based learning. Combined, these three components provide a structure through which youth learn the value of respect and responsibility while discovering a world of career opportunities.
LEARNING FOR LIFE LEADER WANTED (Paid position)
This is a paid position. Anyone interested must be 21 or over and love to work with boys. The position is for a Cub Scout Leader for Roosevelt Elementary School. You will be one of the leaders for 30-40 boys ages 7-9. The hours are every Wednesday from 1:30-3:00 in the afternoon. You will be paid $8.00 an hour. You must have transportation to and from the school. Roosevelt School is located at 701 N. Huntington Blvd. in Pomona.
Anyone interested please call Pat Towner at 909-983-4534 ext. 117.
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School-based Learning
The school-based program begins with lesson plans that emphasize character and citizenship. Later, youth are taught the skills they need to get and keep a job and are introduced to a range of career options through classroom exercises, seminars, and workshops.
Work-based Learning
The Work-based portion of Learning for Life builds on character lessons and brings the world of work alive by offering youth participants an opportunity to learn firsthand about career fields through the Exploring program.
Connecting Activities
Connecting the community with educational institutions is one important hallmark of Learning for Life. By involving local organizations, businesses, and industry, the program helps build relationships between schools and communities. This collaboration provides additional resources and opportunities for youth, educators, and schools.
More details about what the program offers is available on the national Learning for Life web site. |
