JROTC, a great high school opportunity for personal growth is provided to young men and women in order to obtain preparation any future jobs and positions. Since the beginning, the purpose of the program has been to teach students leadership, geography, civics, health, life skills and U.S. history, and this tradition still carries on to this day. The program is extremely structured providing students with the chance to leave with great knowledge and discipline. Not only is this a great opportunity for self growth it is also a pathway for different college opportunities.
College Opportunities
The College Options Foundation can help Cadets locate colleges offering credits for completing JROTC as well as offering scholarships for any cadets qualifying for the scholarship program.
You can find more information on qualifying at https://www.goarmy.com/careers-and-jobs/find-your-path/army-officers/rotc.html. or https://collegeoptionsfoundation.net/.
Is JROTC a Military Program
Although JROTC is not considered as a recruiting program for the military services it does have some Co-Curricular Activities involved in the program that can prepare young men and women for a military position. The US Army Junior ROTC Website states that “Cadets participate in a myriad of co-curricular activities to demonstrate their attainment of lesson outcomes. Some of these activities include precision and exhibition military drill competitions, air rifle competitions (optional), Raider Challenge competitions, JROTC Leadership and Academic Bowl (JLAB), Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Camp, and a physical fitness competition known as JROTC Cadet Leadership Challenge (JCLC).”
Sources- https://www.usarmyjrotc.com/army-junior-rotc-program-overview/
