National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

New Jersey Youth ChalleNGe Academy

The mission of the NJYCA is to provide a highly disciplined environment fostering academics, leadership development, physical training and personal growth to educate and train unemployed youth who have ceased to attend high school.

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Application

Following is the pre-application that will be reviewed for acceptance into the NJYCA.  Please note that completion of this application is for review purposes only and does not guarantee acceptance. 

Acceptance will additionally be based upon an interview, test scores, meeting the basic eligibility requirements and completion of the official application. All applicants will be notified via U.S. mail regarding whether or not they have been accepted into the academy.

Download the pre-application here.

Completing and submitting the above pre-application is the first step in the enrollment process. This application will help us determine if you meet the basic eligibility criteria. You may print it, fill it out and return it to the following address:

NJYCA - RPM Dept.
Bldg. 5910, West 16th Street
Fort Dix, NJ 08640

Note:  You will receive the official application in person when you test and/or interview. 

If you have any questions about the application or the entry requirements, please contact the Recruiting Office at one of the following telephone numbers:  (609) 562-0577, 0582, 0190 or 0191.  Or you may contact the Recruitment Placement Mentoring (RPM) Office at one of the following email addresses:

NJYCArecruitment@njdmava.state.nj.us   
NJYCAplacement@njdmava.state.nj.us                    
NJYCAmentoring@njdmava.state.nj.us 
RECRUITINGPLACEMENT&MENTORING@njdmava.state.nj.us 

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