OUR APPROACH
Learning becomes powerful
when you use it.
A principle becomes meaningful when it guides a decision. Teamwork grows through practice. Confidence develops when an idea becomes something useful.
Understand.
Develop. Contribute.
Three connected ideas.
One meaningful journey.
Illustrative photograph01 / Understand
Explore the ideas.
Understand your country.
Explore America’s history, founding documents, institutions, rights, and responsibilities.
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Illustrative photograph02 / Develop
Build your strengths.
Discover what you can do.
Build character, confidence, critical thinking, communication, leadership, and practical skills.
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Illustrative photograph03 / Contribute
Use your abilities.
Make a contribution.
Practice service, take initiative, create value, solve problems, and participate responsibly in community life.
Explore our programsQUESTIONS WORTH ASKING
Good questions.
New possibilities.
UNDERSTAND
How does civic life work—and where do I fit in?
DEVELOP
How can I share my ideas and learn from others?
CONTRIBUTE
What can I contribute to my community?
UNDERSTAND. DEVELOP. CONTRIBUTE.
Learning that moves
into everyday life.
Our programs connect learning with experiences young people can carry into everyday life.
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