Have you heard of the
Congressional Award for young Americans? It is a program in which young people age 13-1/2 to 23 register with a mentor ("advisor") then set and achieve challenging individual goals in the 4 broad areas of:
1) Voluntary Public Service,
2) Personal Development,
3) Physical Fitness,
4) Expedition/Exploration.
Over time, with dedication and persistence, participants may earn up to six levels of awards which recognize the achievement of ever more challenging goals.
1) Bronze award certificate
2) Silver award certificate
3) Gold award certificate
4) Bronze award medal
5) Silver award medal
6) Gold award medal
On their way toward setting and accomplishing goals, registered participants may gain important self-knowledge, experience in overcoming adversity, the satisfaction of having made a significant positive impact upon others, a proven track record in planning/revision/follow-through, and skill in meeting specified documentation and reporting requirements. Many of the skills and abilities developed and refined while achieving these goals may be transportable to careers and higher education.
Read more about the Congressional Award foundation and program at the congressionalaward website, exploring all the various linked pages, downloads, and social media:
http://www.congressionalaward.org.
