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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424
Contact: Jennifer Bennerotte
Communications & Technology Services Director
Phone 952-833-9520 • Fax 952-826-0389 • www.EdinaMN.gov
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
‘First Nighter’ for Communications Explorers set for Oct. 3
Edina, Minn., Sept. 17, 2012 – Young people ages 15 to 20 from around the metro area who are interested
in pursuing a career in the communications field are invited to join Communications Explorers Post 3411.
Exploring is a national program of Learning for Life. Exploring’s purpose is to provide experiences to help
young people mature and to prepare them to become responsible and caring adults. Organizations that
sponsor Explorers posts match their people and program resources to the interests of young people in the
community. The result is a program of activities that helps youth pursue their special interests, grow and
develop. Exploring programs are based on five areas of emphasis: career opportunities, life skills, citizenship,
character education and leadership experience.
Communications Explorers Post 3411 is sponsored by the City of Edina’s Communications & Technology
Services Department. The post typically meets 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. the last Wednesday of the month through
the school year. At each meeting, youth will interact with communications professionals and learn about
career options. Each evening will focus on a different area within the field, such as journalism, graphic design,
video production, photography and more. Participants will also have the chance to sign up for real, hands-on
experience within the City’s communications staff. Opportunities will include writing articles, taking
photographs, designing flyers, assisting on the set of a news show and helping with video production at
televised meetings.
“Our department is excited to again offer students insight into possible professions in the communications
field and an opportunity to have real, meaningful hands-on experiences in a workplace setting,” said
Communications & Technology Services Director Jennifer Bennerotte, one of the post’s four advisors.
“Today’s youth are incredibly talented and I have no doubt they will be an asset to our department as they
assist with projects.”
An organizational meeting will be held 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, at Edina City Hall. Parents are
welcome to attend. Registration is on a first come, first served basis and space is limited. If more than 25
students sign up, a waiting list will be created. To reserve a spot, call 952-826-0359 and leave your name,
address, telephone number and school. There is a one-time fee of $20 due at the first meeting, payable to
Northern Star Council.
For more information or to register, call 952-826-0359.
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City of Edina • 4801 W. 50th St. • Edina, MN 55424