Explore! Careers program gives students the opportunity to visit local businesses and organizations to learn about career options that exist in the St. Louis area. The program also brings local leaders to the schools to conduct hands-on workshops on different career topics. Students realize that the work they are completing today has ramifications for their future, and will lead to job opportunities in their own backyard. In the process, they ingratiate themselves to local employers and become more endeared to their community.