For selection into the program, the applicant must be:
- 16 to 18 years of age and enter the program prior to the 19th birthday
- A high school dropout/expellee
- A citizen or legal resident of the United States and resident of the state in which the program is conducted
- Unemployed
- Not currently on parole or probation for anything other than juvenile status offenses. Not serving time or awaiting sentencing, not under indictment or charged, not convicted of a felony or capital offense.
- Drug free
For contact and application information, please visit a ChalleNGe near you.