National Guard Youth Challenge The Mississippi ChalleNGe Academy (MCA) is part of the National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program. We serve male & female at-risk youth, 16-19 years of age. The MCA has graduated 28 classes to total 5,423 cadets to date.
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<br>MCA is currently accepting applications for Class 30 which starts January 10, 2009...Are you ready to accept the CHALLENGE?
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Now accepting Cadet Applications.
Applications are accepted year-round. Please submit your application as early as possible.  Each application is carefully screened and upon verification that the applicant meets the initial requirements, an interview is scheduled.  At this interveiw, each applicant will take the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE) to determine approximate grade level, be drug tested, and have a personal interview with one of our recruiters. 

Class 28 began on 12 January 2008 and graduates on 14 June 2008.

Class 29 begins on 19 July 2008 and graduates on 20 December 2008.

If you have questions about eligibility or qualifications to enter the Mississippi ChalleNGe Academy, click the Eligibility link above or call toll-free 800-507-6253.

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