Task Force Torch, California’s Youth & Community Programs Task Force

01/07/2026

Burn Bright!

12/24/2025

If it doesn’t challenge you, it won’t change you!

12/18/2025

12/18/2025

02/15/2025

02/11/2025

Dr. Brown is the absolute torchbearer in California when it comes to educational partners. Please join us congratulating him on this significant recognition!

Burn Bright!

We are excited to share that Dr. Troy Brown was named Superintendent of the Year by the Association of California School Administrators(ACSA) Region 7! 🎉🌟

Dr. Brown’s career in education began in 2003 as a high school teacher in Tracy Unified School District. From there, he went on to serve in various leadership roles across the district before coming to the San Joaquin County Office of Education as the Associate Superintendent of Student Programs and Services.

He has served as the San Joaquin County Superintendent of Schools since 2021. As the County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Brown has an unwavering commitment to service, student success, innovative leadership, and strengthening education across San Joaquin County.

Congratulations to our dynamic leader!👏

02/04/2025

🔥 𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗜𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗗𝗘𝗥𝗦𝗛𝗜𝗣 🔥
Brigadier General Cross and Command Sergeant Major Aller reflect on an incredible year of growth, impact, and transformation within the California Cadet Corps and Youth & Community Programs. As we look ahead, the mission is clear: expand opportunities, develop future leaders, and continue making a lasting impact.

📌 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝗰𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗶𝘀𝗵𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
✅ 7,027 cadets across 100+ schools statewide
✅ 1,000+ Challenge cadets graduated & took their next step in life
✅ 80% of Job Challenge graduates placed into careers
✅ New career pathways & partnerships expanding opportunities

🚀 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝘁𝗼 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 & 𝗕𝗲𝘆𝗼𝗻𝗱:
🔥 Growing to 10,000 cadets across more schools
🔥 Strengthening leadership & community service programs
🔥 Enhancing career readiness for lifelong success
🔥 A goal of launching a Space Pathway.

💡 Thank you to every cadet, parent, educator, TAC, cadre, commandant, and partner who makes this mission possible.

𝗧𝗼𝗴𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿, 𝘄𝗲 𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗳𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲!

📽️ Watch the full message & get inspired for what’s ahead!

05/09/2024

𝗧𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗛𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗣𝗣𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗜𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡
🌟 Shining a spotlight on our heroes in the classroom during National Teacher Appreciation Week!
🍎 At Task Force Torch, we witness every day the profound impact that dedicated educators have on our youth.
📚 Your hard work inspires our cadets to learn, grow, and thrive. Thank you, teachers, for shaping the future with such care and commitment. Your influence extends far beyond the classroom walls.

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