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Developmental Relationships Framework for Resilience

Posted on August 29, 2023 at 11:42 AM by Elizabeth Hornbach

Dr. Ben Houltberg, National Conference keynote speaker and highlight of the 2023 Youth Development Conference, will be back in September...

Categories: Leadership, New Ideas, Professional Development

Posted on August 17, 2023 at 2:43 PM by Elizabeth Hornbach

Adult leadership is the biggest factor affecting success in the cadet mission. Adult training programs such as Training Leaders of...

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Posted on February 2, 2022 at 3:17 PM by Joanna Lee

Cadets are a major part of CAP’s mission to serve America's communities, save lives, and shape futures. A new version...

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Posted on September 2, 2021 at 4:05 PM by Curt LaFond

Fall 2021 - Cadet Publication Refresh Several cadet publications, including three cadet regulations, are updating effective 5 October 2021. Most...

Categories: Changes, Curriculum, New Ideas

Posted on July 29, 2019 at 9:26 AM by Curt LaFond

Volunteerism is an expression of political freedom that exists only in a democratic society. That fact came home to me...

Categories: Character, Leadership, New Ideas, Professional Development

Posted on August 9, 2012 at 12:00 AM by Curt LaFond

What's new and what's in the works in Cadet Programs? Read our briefing handout and/or visit the "Cadet News &...

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Posted on January 11, 2011 at 12:00 AM by Joe Curry

Announcing the (draft) “Cadets Take-Off” booklet. This 18-page handbook is designed to meet two needs that local leaders in the...

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Posted on November 12, 2009 at 12:00 AM by Steven Trupp

Are CAP regulations easy to read? Can you quickly scan them and find what you're looking for? I can't. Dozens...

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