National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Youth ChalleNGe Program

Louisiana

The Louisiana National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is a program which offers at-risk adolescents an opportunity to change their future in many ways, including with the opportunity to earn a high school equivalency diploma.

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Videos

 KALB Channel 5 - Alexandria

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www.cenlamedia.com/alb/index.php/site/article/jambalaya-guest-youth-challenge-program-interviews/alb7719370/

WBRZ Channel 2 - Baton Rouge, LA     

Awards

SPECIAL RECOGNITION

 

  • Recommended by National Guard Bureau as a model program

  • 1995,1997 & 2006 recipient of  Academic Excellence Award

  • 1996, 1999 & 2002 recipient of Best All- Around Program Award 

  • 1998, 2001 &2004 recipient of  Leadership Award

  • 2004 recipient of Most Progressive Program Award

  • 2002, 2004 & 2006  recipient of Excellence in  Post Residential Performance Award

Program Staff

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Core Components

There are eight Core components of the Youth ChalleNGe Program.  The core components are designed to educate and produce youth that will become productive members of the community upon graduation.

 The eight core components are:

Curriculum

 Academic

YCP's education department is dedicated to academic success.  Our staff includes Louisiana certified teachers.  Each instructor is responsible for one class of approximately 20 students.  Cadets are in school from 8 am until 3:30 pm Monday through Friday.

About us

The Louisiana Youth ChalleNGe Program is a multifaceted program that aims to help at-risk adolescents achieve their education and become productive and responsible members of society.

  • The first phase of the Louisiana Youth ChalleNGe Program is a 5 month residential alternative military-like school that offers at-risk adolescents an opportunity to work on their education and life skills in a structured and disciplined environment. 

  • Teamwork, discipline, academic excellence and personal growth are emphasized. 

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