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March 2024

Program News

Training & Tools

  • National Conference Call for Proposals - Due 21 March

  • TLC Advanced (For DCPs & Wing/Region level leadership) - 3, 8 &16 April must attend all 3 dates. e-mail hweaver@cap.gov to request a space

  • Registration Zone payment integration delayed - expected end of March

Other Important Information

Dates to Remember

Summer CEAP launch 

1 March

NCSA/NFA Slotting Announcement

15 March

Academic & Flight Scholarships & Summer Lift/TOP Announcements

18 March

National Conference Call for Proposals due

21 March

LITF/TOP Travel input from Cadets due via online form

1 April

Scholarship finalists paperwork due

1 April

TLC-Advanced (3 part series - must attend all three dates)

3, 8 &16 April

Staff Coordinator Volunteer Position application period closes

11 April

Cadet Protection Webinar with Praesidium - Save the Date

17 April

 

 

February 2024

Program News

Training & Tools

  • None at this time

Other Important Information

  • None at This time

Dates to Remember

Application closes for Program Manager for Youth Protection

18 February

 

January 2024

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

Dates to Remember

Youth Development Conference

12-14 Jan

NCSA's "On-time" Applications Deadline

18 January

CadetInvest Closes (Scholarships, Lift/Top, etc)

22 January @12:00 Noon CT

Cadet Competition: 2024 & Beyond Webinar

25 January

Cadet Protection Enhancements Webinars

25 & 28 January

 

December 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • Jacob McIntosh, Joins the National Cadet Team Cadet as the Aviation Career Exploration Program Assistant

  • National Cadet Team Employment Positions Available

    • Deputy Director of Cadet Programs

    • Program Manager, Cadet Protection

    • Program Manager, Encampments

  • Registration Zone payment integration delay - Feb 2024

  • Squadrons, update your mailing address in eServices > Personnel > Membership System > Org Maintenance

Dates to Remember

Summer NCSA Application open

1 Dec

Aircrew Careers Week Activity Leaders Application closes

10 Dec

Activities Office Hours Drop In

15 & 16 Dec

Youth Development Conference

12-14 Jan

CadetInvest Closes (Scholarships, Lift/Top, etc)

15 January

Cadet Protection Enhancements Webinars

25 & 28 January

 

 

November 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

  • Registration Zone in eServices now live (for  activities without payment).

  • Fall mailing (to units & DCPs) shipping on November 20 - Pamphlets/Visual Aids/Brochures

Other Important Information

Dates to Remember

Winter CEAP Application

Opens 1 Nov, Closes 26 Nov

Viewing of the Framework for Resilience Recording ends

8 Nov

Underrepresented Cadet Aero Networking (UCAN) Deadline

12 Nov

National Cadet Team Volunteer Positions - Applications close

12 Nov

CadetInvest Office Hours Drop In

15 & 16 Nov

Winter NCSA Applications close

20 November

Summer NCSA Application open

1 December

CadetInvest Closes (Scholarships, Lift/Top, etc)

15 January

 

 

October 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

Dates to Remember

Winter NCSA Applications

Closes 14 Oct

CadetInvest Application Opens

1 Oct - 15 Jan

Wreaths Across America Training Day Webinar

18 October

September 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • Six new National Cadet Programs Volunteer Positions Available - Apply until 5 October

    • TLC Coordinators (2 Positions)- to organize regularly scheduled virtual TLC Courses (Basic & Advanced)

    • TLC eLearn Content Developers - 2 Instructional Designer & 2 Media Producers (video/audio)

  • New National Cadet Team Employee - AJ Flateau, Rated Diversity Improvement Program Manager

 

 

Dates to Remember

Cadet Wings Application Closes

30 Sept

Winter NCSA Applications Open

15 September

QCUA Final List

Week of 18 Sept

YDC Extension - Framework for Resilience

13 Sept

TLC - Advanced

30 Sept/Oct 1

 

August 2023

Program News

  • None at this time 

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • None at this time

 

 

          

Dates to Remember

QCUA Data Date

31 August

 

July 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

        

Dates to Remember

Cadet Wings Application Period

1 July-30 September

       

 

June 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • Unit Website Fundraising Module Demonstration - 28 June - Recording & Slides available

  • Board of Governors Vacancy - Application closes 30 June

  • eServices Updates:

    • Move to Approvals module (New! Serves as a bulk "submit" for the cadet data entry page

    • Bulk Entry Test module in Accomplishments (New! Allows bulk entry of hardcopy tests)

    • HFZ dates corrected in Cadet Promotion Track Report

  • Vanguard has a shortage of Air Force blue fabric. Flight caps, particularly, are being delayed. Accommodations at ENC may need to be made. 

  • National Cadet Advisory Council Seeking New Leaders - Deadline  30 June 

        

Dates to Remember

Encampment Leadership Office Hours

1 June

CEAP Round 2 Application Period

15 June - 1 July

Webinar: Cadet Wings Application Preparation - Recording Available 

24 June

Unit Fundraising Module Webinar - Recording & Slides available

28 June

NCAC Application Deadline

30 June

AFA Grant Deadline

30 June

Board of Governors Vacancy Application Closes

30 June

       

 

May 2023

Program News

  • None at this time

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • None at this time

        

Dates to Remember

Summer CEAP Applications Close

1 May

CEAP Fund Distributed

4 May

Summer 2023 Encampment Safety & Leadership Office Hours (Video posted)

4 May

YDC Extension: How to Create Youth Own Youth Development Conference Session or Stand-Alone Session (Video posted)

10 May

Encampment Webinar: Cadet Executive Cadre - Setting the Tone

11 May

Encampment Webinar: Cadet Cadre: Tips for Success

18 May

Encampment Webinar: Training Officers - Supporting Cadet Success

25 May

       


April 2023

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

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  • eServices Updates

    • Cadet welcome emails now include information about the amount of their Curry Voucher. Includes an email address if the amount is incorrect. The amount can OLNY be changed before the cadets receives their first promotion. 

    • New Report - Comprehensive HFZ report shows a cadet's HFZ history. Found in Reports>Cadet Promotions>Comprehensive HFZ Report 

        

Dates to Remember

Scholarship Recipient-Donor Appreciation Webinar

18 April

Scholarship Recipient-Donor Appreciation Webinar

20 April

Scholarships - Deadline to submit all forms for funds to be processed

22 April

LIFT/TOP - Deadline to submit travel requests

22 April

YDC Extension: Applying Youth Development Concepts to Encampment Culture

27 April 

       


 

March 2023

Program News

  • CAC Calendar will remain on the fiscal year schedule (no change).

  • NCSA summer procedures back to normal (non-refundable deposits due).

  • NCSA Slotting, LIFT/TOP & Scholarships announcements were delayed, but have been announced.

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • eServices Updates: 

    • HFZ module update for report/credit uses test date instead of data entry date

    • AEX recently upgraded and now fixed in QCUA report

Dates to Remember

Summer CEAP Applications Launch

Opens 1 March, Closes 1 May

Scholarship & Lift/TOP Announcements​

Week of 6 March

NCSA/CSA/NFA primary slot announcements begin 

Week of 6 March

Encampment Commander Webinar

9 March

Annual Cadet Survey Webinar

15 March

SOM, SOD & Cadet Programs Mission Award Deadline

15 March

Scholarships & Lift/TOP Virtual Office Hours

21 & 22 March 

Commandant of Cadets Webinar

30 March

NCSA Acceptance Due

31 March

 


 

February 2023

Program News

  • NCSA Slotting, LIFT/TOP, & scholarship Announcements delayed

  • 2024 CadetInvest Timeline changing - More info coming soon. 

  • Squadron of Merit/Squadron of Distinction streamers are delayed

  • Looking for NCC staff (Director of Operations, Director of Support, etc.): Contact Tom Miller at ncc@capnhq.gov

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • YDC Conference photos are now posted

  • Interim Change letter (28 Dec) for the CAPR-39-2; Provides guidance on updating member records (name, gender, etc.)

  • eServices Updates: 

    • DCPs now can view Spaatz proctors (under Online Learning>LMS>Manage Proctors)

    • DCPs now have member search access for your wing (under Administration)

    • When unit leadership approves a new cadet application, they will be able to see what the family has selected for the Curry Uniform Voucher

  • Values for Living 2.0- All lessons posted 

 


January 2022

Training & Tools

 

 

 

December 2022

Program News

  • Nothing for December at the moment 

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • CadetInvest Drop-In Office Hours - Saturday, December 17, 4:00-6:00 pm CT

  • eService Update: HFZ dates corrected in data entry and the cadet promotions track report 

 


 

NOVEMBER 2022

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

  • eServices Update: Personnel/Attendance Log entries for "Other" now show the description in the Member Search > Local Activities tab

  • eServices Update: WSA privileges for DCP & DCS-CPs increased to include Data Entry/Accomplishments & HFZ.  

 


OCTOBER 2022

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information


 

SEPTEMBER 2022

Program News

Training & Tools

Other Important Information

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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