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The Civic Leadership Academy prepares cadet officers for impactful civic leadership by (1) equipping them with essential skills to influence public policy and drive positive community involvement, (2) instilling in them a deep sense of civic responsibility, and (3) fostering a comprehensive understanding of the structure and mechanisms within of local and federal government organizations. Shape the future of public service and politics with exceptional access. CAP's Civic Leadership Academy, a dynamic and exclusive 1-week program in Washington, DC, offers aspiring leaders an unparalleled immersive experience. This is an immersive program designed to equip cadets to influence public policy, drive community involvement, and understand government, not just a sightseeing tour. CLA combines exclusive access with challenging seminars, readings, and capstone projects. Cadets meet with senior US government civilian and military leaders, receive organizational briefings, and engage in strategic-level discussions at the Capitol, Supreme Court, State Department, Pentagon, CIA, a wreath laying at Arlington National Cemetery, and more. The week includes Civil Air Patrol's Legislative Day, when cadets will partake with their wing's respective legislative day delegations and meet with their elected leaders on Capitol Hill. Lodging and meals are provided as part of the activity fee. Cadets receive dinner on the arrival day, all meals during the program, and breakfast on the departure day. Cadets may wish to bring extra spending money for snacks and souvenirs. Many federal agencies have gift shops with unique items not found elsewhere. Contact for Activity: cla@capnhq.gov |
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Use Registration Zone to apply for this activity. Applicants will need to complete the application and upload the documents listed below in PDF format to the event application. All staff also must apply in Registration Zone, or they will not receive credit for the activity in their records. For staff applicants, you will be contacted to let you know whether or not you have been selected, by 15 December. Applications close on 6 October at 12pm Central. All required items for cadet participant applicants are due by 12pm Noon on 6 October through Registration Zone only. |
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Participants: Please upload the following documents to your Civic Leadership eServices application in Registration Zone.
Essay topics: Select one of the notable supreme court cases from recent years listed below. In your essay please summarize the facts of the case, explain how the court ruled, give your reaction, and explain why you feel as you do.
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Staff: A resume that ideally highlights your experience with one (or more) of the three branches of government, working with cadets, and interacting with senior leaders. |
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Important Information: Please search for Civic Leadership Academy in Registration Zone to fill out your application. |
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The 20 most outstanding cadet applicants, as judged by CLA faculty, will be selected to attend and announced via email by 15 December. Selectees use this link for pre-course work. (Link not available until selectees announced.) |
