National Civilian Community Corps

ROTC, which was founded in 1916, stands for Reserve Officer Training Corps (TodaysMilitary). ROTC is a, “college program offered at more than 1,000 colleges and universities across the United States that prepares young adults to become officers in the U.S. Military” (TodaysMilitary). Cadets in the ROTC program who choose to receive an Army ROTC scholarship, or enter the Army ROTC Advanced Course must agree to complete an eight-year period of service with the Army. The Army, Navy, Marines, Air…

collectively let me fulfill my moral obligations to help Citizens in need. In high school, I joined health Health Occupations Students of America. We learned leadership, team problem solving, first aid, and general well-being. We also participated in many community service opportunities, including our blood drive that our organization hosts…

provided jobs for 4 million Americans by repairing bridges, building highways, and constructing public buildings. The Civilian Conservation Corps mobilized 250,000 young men to do reforestation and conservation work. These men built thousands of bridges, roads, trails, and other structures in state and national parks. By providing opportunities for people to start working again the national infrastructure was able to be…

comfortable living.” Therefore, Roosevelt’s Administration persuaded Congress to create a host of new agencies that definitely expanded the role of government in people's lives. The National Industrial Recovery Act was the cornerstone of Roosevelt's plan for combating the Depression. The act established the National Recovery Administration (NRA), which would work with groups of business leaders to establish industry codes that set the standards for output, prices, and working conditions. Thus,…

Runninghead: CLINICAL ANALYSIS Assignment #4: Military Substance Abuse Prevention Programs Gemma K. Vizcocho University of Southern California Professor Fred P. Stone, PhD, LCSW April 24, 2017 Substance abuse in the military has been a problem throughout history. The unique culture and stress experienced by military service members put them more at risk for substance abuse. Many service members turn to drugs and alcohol as a coping…

It was the election of 1932, Americans all over the United States had hope in Franklin D. Roosevelt to bring America back on its feet. It had already been three years of the Great Depression and Americans were ready for someone to help with their economic hardships. Roosevelt’s electoral victory against Herbet Hoover showed a thorough rejection for the present circumstances and a new push for different approaches. During his time in office, Roosevelt set a new standard for government…

educating the community. I’ve spent over 2,000 hours of community service helping schools and non-profits. Through this experience, I’ve become familiar with advocating for service projects and educating my peers on amazing opportunities. Through AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps (NCCC), I was a recruiter. As a recruiter, I had the opportunity to visit several high schools and colleges around the country advocating for the program, and all the good it does for the community. I…

the aspirations to the whole of a nation and the loyalty and patriotism for one’s count. The foundation of nationalism, shaped by social, political and economic reforms that occurred years before, deeply affected how society waged war on other national states. This new ideology reformed the balance of power between nations and citizens and used the shared beliefs in a nation’s societal pride…

programs included Civilian Conservation Corps, Works Progress Administration, Tennessee Valley Authority, and the Social Security Act. These programs constructed new jobs for the unemployed people, and in addition, some programs also proved to be beneficial for the environment. Roosevelt’s fireside chats also appealed millions of people because they considered the president as their friend and savior. This sympathetic attitude of Roosevelt towards the people made him a national hero. Although…

elections and used in fighting against political opponents. According to NGO Mercy Corps (Mercy Corps, 2016), more than half of all Syrian refugees are under 18 years old. As the March 8 and March 14 coalitions use Syrian adults as cannon fodder, they benefit by not risking as many eligible voters in their conflict. Syrian refugees suffering will be exacerbated as those who could have cared for their community become casualties in the violence stemming from Lebanese…