Upcoming TLC Classes
(updated 31Jan24)
Training Leaders of Cadets (TLC) Classes are the premier venue for Cadet Programs Officers to learn how to become better mentors of cadets and more effective managers of cadet squadrons. The Basic and Intermediate classes are a component of the Cadet Programs Officer Specialty Track. To foster collegial discussions among adult volunteers, cadets are prohibited from attending.
Topics include:
- Putting excitement into squadron meetings
- Getting cadets off to a Great Start
- Developing partnerships with parents
- Mentoring cadets to develop their potential
- Providing each cadet with a tailor-made challenge
STUDENT PREPARATION: Before attending any TLC-Basic classes (and to be sure to get credit), please invest about 45 minutes by completing the online modules in eServices > Online Learning > Axis > Training Leaders of Cadets—Basic
PLEASE NOTE: Graduation from TLC-Basic within the last 4 years is required for the Cadet Programs Technician Rating, the Command Technician Rating, and the Character Development Technician Rating. It also helps your unit earn the QCUA. Graduation from TLC-Intermediate is required for the Cadet Programs Senior Rating. There is a rare TLC-Advanced class, but it is typically offered only to Wing Directors of Cadet Programs. If you are interested in TLC-Advanced, please email karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov
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31Jan24 Update: Better News! NHQ now offers Virtual TLC Basic & Intermediate classes on a monthly basis! (Basic on odd months, Intermediate on even months, on varying days of the week, sometime for shorter periods of time over multiple days)
More info available here: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.
To register, log into eServices then click on the link for the class you want to register for. Or go the eServices REGISTRATION ZONE, click on "Event Registration," and search for "TLC." Make note of whether it's a virtual offering, and the time zone in which the times are listed.
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Mon-Wed, 26-28 Feb 2024, Virtual TLC INTERMEDIATE Class. 4:30pm-6:30pm Alaska Time!!!
The Mid Atlantic Region (MAR) invites Senior Members from all regions and all staff areas to participate
POC: Lt. Col. Joshua Stultz (jstultz@cap.gov) National TLC Intermediate - Coordinator (He is also seeking qualified instructors who would like credit toward their CP Specialty Track Progression)
Register by logging into eServices & selecting "Registration Zone." In the search bar, enter "GA-001." Click on the "TLC Intermediate - Virtual" event, read the details, then scroll down and click "Register"
Accepted Students will receive a calendar invitation to the virtual meeting. Students will be on camera and ENGAGED to receive credit.
Saturday, 20 Jan 2024, Virtual TLC Basic Class. ~6:30am-1pm Alaska The Chaplain Corps-provided TLC class is canceled this quarter. Check back with the Chaplains for an April 2024 TLC-Basic offering
The Chaplain Corps invites Senior Members from all regions and all staff areas to participate (as students or instructors) in their TLC classes.
Register here: http://caphclib.us/?page_id=52 Click on "event registration" then "next" then "next" then enter your info. You can update your info later if you need to, so register even if you are not sure yet if you are available.
Approximate dates of additional upcoming TLC virtual classes offered by the Chaplain Corps (typically 3rd Sat of each quarter. To register, click http://caphclib.us/?page_id=52 , then click "Next" starting 1 month before the class) POC Ch. Jeff Williams, jwilliams@hc.cap.gov:
- Saturday, 20 Apr 2024 ~6:30 am-1 pm Alaska Time
- Saturday, 20 Jul 2024 ~6:30 am-1 pm Alaska Time
- Saturday, 19 Oct 2024 ~6:30 am-1 pm Alaska Time
- "On demand" for 10 or more students
- Great opportunity to also help *teach* a TLC class
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UTWG TLC Basic split over a Fri & Sat evening in Feb 2024.
It'll run 1800-2200 both days (mountain time)
Fri Feb 23rd
Sat Feb 24th
POC: heather.walston@utwg.cap.gov
UTWG TLC Intermediate will run the same way in April 2024. The Intermediate is shorter.
It will be 1800-2130 (mountain) both days.
Fri April 19th
Sat April 20th
POC: heather.walston@utwg.cap.gov
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Want to offer a class yourself?
If you have graduated from a TLC class, you may be eligible to help teach or coordinate a class at that level. In fact, helping teach any class is a requirement for Level 3 (Captain-level) and will greatly benefit the wing. You may help teach a class in person, virtually, or as a hybrid class. For more information on teaching a class, to find the curriculum, and for tips & tricks, go here: https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/programs/cadets/cpofficer/tlc
Please refer to CAPR 60-1 Para 2.3.2 regarding Cadet Program Management, including the requirements for teaching/coordinating a TLC class (https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/R_601_D19B3E261AA1D.pdf)
In Alaska Wing, please coordinate with Capt Karen Padgett (karen.padgett@akwg.cap.gov), Director of Cadet Programs & Assistant Director of Education & Training
