In addition to leadership trainings, CASC serves as an advocate for youth in Sacramento, lobbying continuously through the year.

CASC works toward the principles on which it was founded in 1947: “to give students actual experiences and involvement in decision making and democratic experiences.” Their State Council Members, trainers, and alumni are consistently recognized for their professionalism, competence, and adaptability.

[3] The State Council consists of 25 California high school students, 2 who are elected and 23 who are appointed in the spring of each year to serve a one-year term.

The positions on each cabinet, include: The Board of Directors is composed of ten adults and five students elected by the State Council.

State Council members have been historically recognized for their outstanding leadership, workplace competency, and career outcomes.

All of the curriculum is taught through hands-on activities in small groups led by high school and college students.

[4][non-primary source needed][5][6] One-day workshops throughout the state focus on individual and group skill development.

Working with trained high school and college students who serve as role models, students meet in small groups with peers from other local schools to practice meeting and presentation skills and to engage in collaborative problem solving exercises.

[4][5] This two-day workshop focuses on the role of a Student Council/ASB, structure, selection and training of members, team-building techniques, evaluation of performance, coaching and feedback.

Topics covered include: units of study, principles of design, integration of lessons with event planning, and grading.