Join the Engineering & Technology Exploring Program!

If you have an interest in the field of engineering, we have the perfect program for you! 

This program will provide students with information about careers in many types of engineering, answer questions you may have regarding the profession, and allow you to participate in hands-on activities demonstrating engineering principles. Explorers will be introduced to engineers at John Deere and learn about engineering concepts including Product Design and Testing, Manufacturing, Virtual Reality, 3D modeling CAD (Computer Aided Design), and Engineering Mathematics. You will also learn about the education and experience required for a career in engineering.

The program will include 5 sessions, meeting on Thursdays from 5-7pm September-December. There is much interest in this program and spots are limited to 24 students. Interested students need to apply by September 3rd including a written 2-3 sentence "essay" describing their interest in the program and what they hope to get out of it.

First Meeting:

Date: Thursday, September 19
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Location: John Deere Dubuque Works |  18600 S. John Deere Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
Cost: $10 (plus $2 online convenience fee)

If you have any questions, please call the Exploring office at (563) 556-4343 or email Melissa.Neuhaus@scouting.org.   Cost for the year’s program is $10.00, this can be paid online.