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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    How to Apply

    How to Apply

    NJ Youth ChalleNGe is for  ***NJ residents only.***

    Apply early to reserve your place in Class #36, which will begin in the Spring of 2012!

       Student maneuvers through Leadership Reaction Course

    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.

    Eligibility

    Eligibility Criteria

    1. The applicant must be a citizen or legal resident of the United States and New Jersey.

    2. The applicant must be between 16 - 18 years of age. 

    3. The applicant must be free from legal involvements; including probation, parole or any pending court matters.

    4. The applicant must be drug and alcohol free.  Academy participants will be drug-tested while enrolled in the Academy.

    5. The applicant must enter the academy voluntarily.

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