Becoming an Eagle Scout carries many responsibilities to yourself, your unit, to all Eagle Scouts everywhere, to your community/nation/world; but there are also some opportunities that come with earning the Eagle Rank.
Eagle Scout Military rank: Every branch of the U.S. military allows Eagle Scouts to enter at a higher rank and pay grade than people who aren't Eagle Scouts. Career: Many employment recruiters look for "Eagle Scout" on a resume. Employers are looking for the traits that Eagle Scouts possess.
Apprenticeships Subsidized training Under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA), funding is available to offset the training costs of a new employee. On-the-Job Training (OJT) is for individuals who are hired into a full-time position with a business who is participating in the program. Employee’s wages can be subsidized through the Denver Workforce Center at 50% during the training period up to six months and $3,000 - as funds are available During on-the-job training, the business helps the individual develop the skills and work ethics needed for the position and place of business.
Public Safety Cadet Program If you are interested in a career as a Denver police officer, firefighter or deputy sheriff, the Denver Public Safety Cadet Program is a great opportunity to consider.
Those who are accepted into the Cadet Program work part-time in Denver’s public safety agencies while attending college full-time. Cadets are compensated $13 per hour (up to 35 hours per week) and receive paid in-state tuition and books at the Metropolitan State University of Denver (MSU) or the University of Colorado Denver (UCD).
ROTC Joining AFROTC gives you the opportunity to enter the Air Force as an officer and leader, which means you will have the responsibility of a management position straight out of college