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The goal of Civic Leadership Academy is to foster cadet officers’ civic growth by increasing their: (1) leadership skills; (2) sense of civic responsibility; and (3) overall comprehension of the democratic process. If you’re interested in careers in public service or politics, CAP’s Civic Leadership Academy, an exciting 1-week program in Washington, DC, is for you. Cadets meet with senior US government civilian and military leaders, will 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. This is not your average 'field trip' to Washington. CLA is an academically-focused activity that includes seminars, readings, and capstone projects. 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. NOTE: National Association of Secondary School Principals has discontinued its list of approved activities, and so therefore, we no longer have an endorsement from NASSP. A memorandum may be requested by the activity director to assist with supporting an excused absence from school. Lodging and meals are provided as part of the activity fee. CLA-provided meals start with dinner on the arrival day, and conclude with breakfast on the departure day. Cadets may wish to bring extra spending money for snacks and souvenirs (most federal agencies have unique gift shop opportunities). Contact for Activity: cla@capnhq.gov |
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Use the "Apply Online" link here or on the ncsas.com homepage to connect you to eServices' Registration and Payment System. Applicants will need to complete the application and upload the following documents in PDF format to the supplemental tab of their eServices application. All staff also must apply via eServices, 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 will be accepted from 15 October to 20 November. To be considered for priority placement status, the completed application including supplemental documents must be submitted by 20 November. Applications submitted after 20 November are accepted but considered "late" and will be placed AFTER all applications submitted before the deadline. Priority timelines do not apply to staff applications. |
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Participants: Please use the tab titled "Supplemental" to upload the following documents to your Civic Leadership eServices application. If you apply to more than one activity requiring supplemental documents, be sure to include the activity name somewhere on the document. You will need to combine all supplements of a one category into one file before uploading. The system only retains the latest upload in each document area. For example, all resumes must be combined into a single file. All letters of recommendation should be combined into one file. All supplemental documents should be combined into one file.
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: Use the following course numbers to verify you are selecting the correct activity in the eServices "Preferences" tab of your application. Activities appear alphabetically, but will have the course number next to them in the tab. You can download a sortable spreadsheet on the ncsas.com homepage for a complete listing of activity course numbers. If you can't see the course number on your device, try changing the zoom on the page. |
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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.) |
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Go to the eServices CadetInvest Module and apply for Cadet Lift and Take-Off Program Cadet (TOP), to be considered for needs-based financial assistance or NCSA scholarships. Also apply for flight scholarships. These programs are designed to offset costs associated with attending some NCSAs, as well as flight academies. They include payment of your activity fees and transportation to and from the activity. Go to the CadetInvest pages for more details. Deadline to apply for scholarships and financial assistance is 15 January. Being offered financial assistance is not a guarantee of acceptance into an activity. You must compete for and receive a slot at an activity. You will be notified if you are a recipient of financial aid/scholarship before you are required to accept or decline a slot at an activity. |
