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Since 1993, the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program has given teenagers a second chance by teaching them self-discipline, leadership and responsibility as they work toward a high school diploma or equivalency.
To date, more than 185,000 young men and women have graduated from the program, which is offered free to eligible candidates ages 16-18 in 31 states, districts and territories.
About the NGYCP
The NGYCP is a voluntary 5½-month residential program followed by a year-long mentorship. Its goal is to get teenagers on track toward graduating from high school and on to a promising future. The NGYCP is a Department of Defense program administered by the National Guard Bureau.
During the residential phase of the program, cadets are immersed in a military training environment, which emphasizes discipline, consistency and structure. Cadets attend classes daily to prepare them to return to high school or complete General Education Development testing. The program focuses on the social, emotional and academic development of cadets by teaching them:
- Academic excellence
- Life-coping skills
- Service to the community
- Health and hygiene
- Job skills
- Leadership/followership
- Physical fitness
- Responsible citizenship
Cadets choose a mentor from their community who is specially trained to work with them for the 12 months following the residential portion of the NGYCP. Mentors help the youth apply their new skills to real-life situations and continue progressing toward their goals.
Who is eligible for the NGYCP?
The NGYCP is open to young men and women who will be 16-18 years old when they enter the program. Additionally, applicants must:
- Be a U.S. citizen or legal resident of the United States
- Be significantly behind or no longer working toward a high school diploma or the equivalent
- Be unemployed or underemployed
- Be willing to be free from illegal drug and substance use, alcohol and tobacco
- Not have a felony charge or conviction
- Be physically and mentally capable of fully participating in the program; reasonable accommodations will be made for physical or other disabilities
For more information or to find out if the NGYCP is available in your community, visit the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe website.
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