Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership Pathways Section

Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Leadership Pathways Section is a Congressionally mandated youth citizenship program that seeks to be an integral part of each state’s career and technical education (CTE) model. Programs are taught by retired officers and non-commissioned officers certified to teach by the U.S. Department of Defense. Instructors teach high school students in grades 9 – 12 employability skills using the JROTC framework of teamwork, leadership, personal responsibility, character education, and respect for all. Students, known as cadets, are provided equal access to education, training, and the tools needed for successful participation in a 21^st Century workforce environment. Administrators provide support and professional development to JROTC instructors in order to deliver high-quality CTE education.  JROTC instructors provide the training, services and/or resources essential for cadets to learn essential employment skills needed by today’s industry and business leaders.

The primary purpose of the JROTC Leadership Pathways section in the New and Related Services Division of ACTE is to provide awareness for administrators supporting dedicated JROTC instructors and programs teaching JROTC curriculum, and cadets pursuing 21^st Century careers.

Join fellow JROTC instructors by becoming a member of the Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps Leadership Pathways Section today and benefit from the networking and professional development opportunities afforded to members.

Highly sought after employment skills taught in JROTC include:

• Time Management – Planning and Organizing
• Vision – Team Building –Teamwork
• Communication skills (verbal and nonverbal)
• Followership/Leadership
• Discipline
• Financial management
• Mission accomplishment
• Goal setting
• Leadership Development
• Creative Problem Solving and Decision Making
• Creativity & Innovation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Integrity

JROTC Links and Resources:

• Air Force JROTC: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Holm-Center/AFJROTC/
• Army JROTC: http://www.usarmyjrotc.com/index.php
• Navy JROTC: https://www.public.navy.mil/netc/nstc/njrotc/index.aspx
• Marine Corps JROTC: https://www.mcjrotc.marines.mil/
• JROTC & CTE: A Conversation with Lieutenant Colonel Robert F. Barrow
• AFROTC & CTE: A Conversation with Mr. Michael Wetzel
• NROTC & CTE: A Conversation with Lieutenant Commander Alex C. Baker
• CTE Working Wonders: U.S. Army Trading Cards
• Issue Brief: CTE’s Role in Leadership Development
• Industry Connect Blog
• What the Recruiter Never Told You
• CTE Learn: Military Recruiting on Campus

*Looking to align your JROTC program with CTE standards? Use the resources below as a guideline for this process:

• Cadet State Officers Association Packet
• Credential Minimum Criteria
• Army JROTC Program Grid
• Certificate of Merit
• Memoranda for CTE Directors
• Memoranda for Request of JROTC as a recognized CTE
• Bylaws

For more information contact:

JROTC Leadership Pathways Section Leader:

LTC (Ret) Robert F. Barrow
Director of Army Instruction
Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (JROTC) Program
Mobile, AL
Phone: 251-221-5100
rfbarrow@mcpss.com

This section is open to interested members of ACTE, as well as individuals outside of the traditional educational community who may wish to join ACTE and the JROTC section.