May 19 deadline for scholarships to CADCA training institute - first come, first served

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is offering scholarships to attend Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA)´s 2006 Mid-Year Training Institute , "Breaking Through – Taking Your Coalition to the Next Level." The Institute will offer in-depth training in strategic partnerships, financial stability, building capacity, overcoming community resistance, and advanced competency skills. The coalition training is applicable to Safe Communities and other traffic safety coalition initiatives.

The Institute will take place August 14-17, 2006 in Las Vegas, NV. It is the only training of its kind offered in the prevention field. It consists of small workgroup sessions to allow for hands-on training. In addition, the 2006 Mid-year offers participants the opportunity to spend 1.5 hours with a National Coalition Institute trainer to get one-on-one technical assistance.

NHTSA scholarships will cover registration, travel, and hotel.