EDUCATION RESOURCES
The nation’s educators, business leaders, community leaders and the U.S. Army have a shared responsibility and mutual interest in working together to ensure the success of today’s students – realizing positive benefits when achievement gaps are bridged.
Well-prepared students who move forward to achieve post-secondary success are integral to the future of our communities, the prosperity of our economy, the readiness of our workforce and the strength of our national security. The U.S. Army’s underlying mission, and the mission of this section is to motivate, educate, train and develop America’s youth to become the leaders, decision makers and civic contributors of tomorrow. Working together, we can build stronger futures and improve outcomes for all youth across the country.
These resources are designed to provide you with the tools to communicate effectively about the structure and benefits of the Army and Army service.
Fast Facts and Apps
U.S. Army Demographics 2016
Did you know that as of September 2016, there were 4,469 cadets enrolled in the U.S. Military Academy (20% females and 33% racial/ethnic minorities)? Check out the U.S. Army's 2016 profile here!
Army Marketing Research Group Apps
The Army recognizes how important STEM careers are to the future! As part of the U. S. Army outreach efforts, the Army developed applications to highlight the Army’s high tech capabilities. The innovative applications are provided free-to-use to support educators and students.
U.S. Army Education Fast Facts
The U.S. Army is one of the most significant investors in education in the nation. Everything you want to know and more about the Army and education is here.
Educator Tool Kit
This toolkit is designed to provide information about the U.S. Army’s education initiatives, share education resources currently available to students, parents and teachers, and demonstrate the Army’s commitment to the future of our nation.
From internships to test-prep tools, the Army has created a diverse portfolio of no-cost educational programs and resources for teachers, coaches, school administrators and community organizations for use inside and outside the classroom.
U.S. Army ROTC Scholarships Overview – a summary of U.S. Army Cadet Command and Army ROTC scholarships
Guiding the Path to Success – an infographic overview of the ASVAB Career Exploration Program, brought to you by ACTE and the U.S. Army
STEM, CTE and the U.S. Army – Army and ACTE align STEM and CTE in a new infographic
Army Education 101 – a comprehensive overview of the Army's education initiatives
The U.S. Army and Education - Partnerships that make a difference – a brief overview of key partnerships between the Army and education, community and multicultural organizations
Army Education Whitepaper – a 2009 whitepaper that looks at Army's commitment to education and its essential position in the educational and secondary success of the nation's youth.
Tuition Assistance Info Sheet – a brief overview of tuition assistance programs available through Army service
March2Success Info Sheet – a brief overview of the March2Success program and where you can learn more
ACTE Issue Brief – ACTE and the Army examine the role of career and technical education (CTE) in leadership development
Professional Development & Leadership Seminars
As part of its long-standing partnership, the U.S. Army is working with the Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE) to present an online seminar series on professional development and best practices in leadership training. New presentations will be continually added to this section.
Leadership for the 21st Century CTE Professional by the U.S. Army: Lieutenant Colonel Brian Williams, U.S. Army Cadet Command, discusses the Army’s leadership model and the process of creating Army leaders through the Army ROTC program.
Army 21st Century Career Pathways: Tony Castillo, Chief, Education Division, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, describes the career decision process recruiters and enlistees discuss before choosing a career path within the Army as well as the similarities between Army Military Occupational Specialties (MOSs) and civilian technical careers and the various career tools available to explore Army careers.
Leadership Basics: Lieutenant Colonel Richard Gussenhoven, Professor of Military Science at Fordham University, shares the fundamentals of leader development basics.
Conflict Management: Major Luis Martinez, Executive Officer at the Miami Recruiting Battalion, shares the best practices for managing conflict.
Team Management: Lieutenant Colonel Peter Wlaschin, Operations Officer at the 3rd Recruiting Brigade, discusses tips for team management.
Working with Limited Resources: Major Robert Wilson, Executive Officer at the Oklahoma City Recruiting Battalion, share techniques and examples when working with limited resources.
Delegation: Major Kevin White, Assistant Professor of Military Science at Iowa State University, discusses the principals of effective delegation.
Decision Making: Major Patrick Walker, Assistant Professor of Military Science University of North Carolina -- Charlotte, presents best practices in decision making.
