Rewards

Youth often participate in the Cadet Program because of the rewards:

• sense of accomplishment
• recognition from their peers and mentors
• once-in-a-lifetime experiences
• life-long friends
• a chance to show case their talents and maturity
• self-confidence, self-discipline, self-esteem and increased self-awareness
• community involvement

They also participate in fun activities, get the chance to travel and have summer employment opportunities. There are scholarships and bursaries. Some provinces offer school credits for participation.