Shifting Focus to Train the Future: Should Army Junior Reserve Officer Corps Programs' Purpose be Modified to Increase Students' Proficiency in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics

Abstract

The Army Junior Reserve Candidate Training Corps (AJROTC) is a DoD federally funded program that prepares high school students to contribute to society following high school. In an era where Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) career fields are outpacing qualified applicants, the DoD and the federal government wholly recognizes the importance of recruiting and retaining talented STEM professionals. This thesis investigates the current state of AJROTC programs and addresses whether transitioning to a STEM-based curriculum would fulfill federal STEM initiatives.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 15, 2018
Accession Number
AD1085581

Entities

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  • Leslie E. Akins

Organizations

  • United States Army Command and General Staff College

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