Causes: Children & Youth, Military & Veterans Organizations, Veterans, Youth Development - Citizenship

Mission: We're building leaders of character.

Results: We provide compelling, life-changing programs for America’s youth that teach them the values of teamwork, discipline, service, and ethical leadership through our passionate all-volunteer force and our partnerships with the Navy and Coast Guard.

Direct beneficiaries per year: In 2020 alone, we have served 9,600 cadets. Despite the global pandemic, our cadets have stayed motivated and determined to become stronger leaders, rooted in the values of honor, respect, commitment, and service.

Geographic areas served: We have more than 400 units in 46 states, as well as in Guam and Puerto Rico

Programs: To develop an interest and skill in seamanship and provide instruction in leadership, courage and commitment, the usnscc training program acquaints cadets with cpr and first aid, swimming, lifesaving and water safety, health and hygiene in a drug-free, gang-free environment through lectures and hands-on practice. The standardized training program provides approximately 8300 training opportunities at navy or coast guard bases, ships and aircraft squadrons. Cadets have a diverse selection of advanced training including aviation, ship propulsion systems, submarine systems, medical/hospital/surgical, legal/jag corps, homeland security, navy seal, basic marine mammal sciences, sailing, scuba diving, amphibious operations, math, engineering and much more. The program emphasizes leadership skills, while cadets are exposed to a variety of civilian and military career opportunities and encouraged toparticipate in civic activities.