Professional Development 2010 Bobbie-Jean Tourville NHQ CAP/PD

1. Professional Development 2010 Bobbie-Jean Tourville NHQ CAP/PD

2. Overview • Why PD? • The Chart • Tools and Resources • Issues and Happenings

3. Why PD? • Directive Guidance • 2001 Statement of Work • Blend specialty training, command & staff experience, and leadership & management education into a progressive program… • Provide mandatory training on USAF and CAP Core Values, cadet protection, and new member orientation

4. Purpose of PDCAPR 50-17 • Our job is to develop and manage courses that • Provide a quality orientation and welcome to new members • Ensure meaningful and competent professional development throughout members’ CAP careers • Strategy • Continuously adapt and improve our programs as CAP adapts and improves to meet changing missions and needs • Expand the use of technology to provide anytime, anywhere learning opportunities for every member

5. In other words… Our job is to help empower members to do their jobs.

6. The Chart

7. Leadership Development Concept CAP Model 1 – Foundations, Core Values, OPSEC, Cadet Protection, Equal Opportunity, Mentoring 2 – Squadron Leadership School, UCC, Officer Basic Course 3 – Corporate Learning Course, CAP Officer Basic Course, TLC 4 – Region Staff College 5 – National Staff College, Region & Wing Commanders Course Organizational 5 Strategic 4 Leadership Levels Professional Operational 3 2 Tactical 1 Personal Professional Development Levels

8. PD Programs • Great Start for Adults • Level I Modules (Foundations, CPPT, OPSEC, EO) • Officer Basic Course • Squadron Leadership School • Corporate Learning Course • Unit Commanders Course • Specialized staff training courses • Region Staff College (NLOC, IGC, CCRSC) • National Staff College • Wing Commanders Course • USAF PME and Career development courses • Specialty Tracks (27) • Organizational Excellence

9. CAP Tools & Resources • Knowledgebase • National Resources • CAP University Website (Updated almost daily) • AU A4/6 Site (Air Force Distance Learning) • Blackboard/Moodle for online course completion • PD Committee (PDC) • Region/Wing Resources • Region and Wing DPDs (your path to talk to the PDC) • Local websites

10. Recent Changes/Updates Continued integration of Organizational Excellence Program Continued expansion of instructor/staff options to satisfy Level IV Move NHQ chaplain administration from DO to ED Online SLS and CLC as a limited alternative for students who are unable to take a weekend

11. Recent Changes/Updates • Regulatory/Publication revisions • CAPR 50-4 • CAPR 50-17 • CAPP 50-2 • CAPP 204 • Consulting on several other specialty pamphlets to assist OPRs

12. Issues • Testing changes • Cost control • Our developmental and logistical costs • Member cost to participate in PD courses • Expansion of online course offerings • Specialty Tracks (revisions and new ones) • Maintaining connection with AF PME

13. On the Horizon… Continued reach-outs to senior cadets Bolstering leadership curriculum for senior members Major course revisions

14. “Our heritage and ideals, our code and standards – the things we live by and tech our children – are preserved or diminished by how freely we exchange ideas and feelings.” -- Walt Disney