amongst Canadian youth. The organization evolved to become a space where students could learn flight training, effective speaking, teamwork, survival, navigation, marksmanship, music, aerospace and operations skillsets. Organization The National Office is governed by the Board of Governors, the provincial level is governed by Provincial Committees and the local level by Sponsoring Committees. The Air Cadet League of Canada operates in collaboration with the Canadian Armed Forces, among other partners, to spearhead non-profit driven initiatives all while keeping today's Canadian boys and girls (between the ages of 12–18) interested in their personal and career development in aviation. The National Office is in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. As of 2018, it is reported that more than 27,000 youths are part of the Cadet Program as Air Cadets. Cadet training The unification of the Canadian Armed Forces in 1968 saw the loss of the Royal Canadian Air Force partnership while the development of a new partnership with the Canadian Armed Forces began. The Cadet Instructors Cadre (CIC) Officers, who are members of the Canadian Armed Forces, facilitate and oversee the training program of the Air Cadets. Awards, scholarships, and programs Cadets have access to awards, scholarships and programs as offered by the Air Cadet Program. Gliding program In 1965, the world's largest gliding program launched as part of a summer camp at Penhold, Alberta. On average there are more than 50,000 glider flights each year with the opportunity of each cadet obtaining at least one familiarization flight per year. Qualifying cadets are able to obtain their Glider Pilot License from Transport Canada at the end of their participation in the training. International Air Cadet Exchange Program The first successful exchange took place in 1947 with 46 cadets and two officers between the United Kingdom and Canada. The first exchange between Canada and the United States of America followed one year later. In subsequent years, Sweden and Canada exchanged cadets (1950), followed by Norwegian, Dutch and Danish cadets exchanging with Canada (1951). The need to continue exchange flight training knowledge between countries saw the development of the International Air Cadet Exchange Program in the 1950s. The International Air Cadet Exchange Program aims to promote friendship and understanding among participating countries and encourages cadets to focus on international affairs. National Effective Speaking Program Cadets are provided an opportunity to increase their self-confidence, their ability to reason, and their ability to organize and express ideas. Cadets