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Idaho and National Guard team up
for program to help teens who drop out |
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October 15, 2014 |
An opportunity for teens who have dropped out of
school to renew their education in a unique and
challenging environment is available. An
information seminar about this program is coming
up at the end of this month.
Idaho, in conjuction with the Idaho National
Guard, is operating a program for students ages
16-18 who have dropped out of school, or who are
at risk of dropping out.
Representatives from the Idaho Youth Challenge
Academy will host an information session on
Wednesday, October 29, at 5:00 p.m. at the Post
Falls National Guard Armory, located at 5 453 E.
Seltice Way, in Post Falls.
The information sessions are designed to inform
prospective students, parents, and educators
about the opportunities available at the Idaho
Youth Challenge Academy.
The Academy is part of the National Guard Youth
ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) national community.
IDYCP is a state-run Academy with a 5 1/2 month
residential and 12 month post-residential phase
for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high
school or are at risk of dropping out. There are
currently 35 Youth Challenge programs operating
around the country in 29 states and Puerto Rico.
The program is free for students residing in
Idaho. IDYCA enrolls two classes a year, in
January and July.
Students who graduate from the 22 week
residential program will have the opportunity to
earn credits toward their high school diploma.
The rigorous program focuses on academic
excellence, citizenship, leadership, job skills,
life coping skills, service to community, health
and hygiene, and physical fitness. The resident
phase transitions into a 12 month
post-residential/mentoring phase where students
will meet with a mentor each week.
Applications will be available on site. The next
class begins January 17, 2015 in Pierce, Idaho.
An opportunity will be given for those
interested to stay after the information session
and attend an Orientation meeting from 6:00 p.m.
to 9:00 p.m. Orientations are a requirement for
admission into the Academy.
Please visit the IDYCA’s web site at:
http://www.idyouthchallenge.com
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