NSCC INFORMATION LETTER 2-03
1. Purpose. To announce the year 2003 program in which NSCC high school juniors can compete for a special one-week Economics for Leaders program at leading colleges and universities. 2. Background. The Foundation for Teaching Economics (FTE), a non-profit organization, is making available this training to NSCC students who are presently in their junior year of high school. The program, Economics for Leaders, has been designed to equip potential leaders with an in-depth understanding of the economic aspects of national and international issues. The course includes leadership simulations and exercises that demonstrate the fundamentals of taking charge in diverse situations. See enclosure(1) for a list of the colleges and universities offering courses. 3. Discussion. The Naval Sea Cadet Corps seeks opportunities for cadet leadership development, growth and training. The course offered by FTE provides a unique opportunity for mature cadets in their junior year of high school to take advantage of an inexpensive program that counts toward TWT requirements. There are 10 billets available for interested NSCC students. Only one cadet per unit may apply for selection. If there is more than one unit in the local area, students from the same school are not permitted to attend. Expenses, including lodging, meals, and course materials will be paid by FTE for students selected to attend. Expenses not covered are transportation to and from the program site and incidental spending money. NSCC cadets interested in the program must be recommended by their Commanding Officer. Due to the short application deadline (14 March 2003), interested cadets may apply online at www.fte.org. There is a $100 deposit required to secure a billet. The deposit will be returned to the student (cadet) upon completion of the course. FTE will send program materials to those selected by mid-April. Additional instructions will accompany the program material and must be adhered to at that time. Commanding officers of NSCC units shall give this Information Letter widest dissemination to current juniors and are responsible for informing NHQ of a cadet's selection. 4. Cancellation. This letter is cancelled when contents have been noted and disseminated, but no earlier than 1 September 2003.
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