Eligibility Requirements

• 16 to 18 years old
          - Must be at least 16 years old on 1^st day of class
          - Must NOT be 19 years old on 1^st day of class, 
            but may turn 19 at any other time during the program.
  
•  High school drop-out or expellee without a completed GED
  
• United States citizen or permanent United States resident and a Wyoming Resident
  
• Unemployed or underemployed
  
• Not convicted of a felony offense nor pending any legal action or under indictment
  
• Free of illegal drugs

Requirements for Acceptance

• Volunteer to enroll and participate
  
• Willing to comply with program rules and regulations
  
• Desire to make positive changes to their lives
  
• Desire to be physically, emotionally and mentally challenged 
  
• Be capable of passing a basic medical exam  
  
• Be physically and mentally capable of completing the program
  
• Find a prospective mentor
  
• Submit a completed application with copies of required documents

A mandatory drug screening will be conducted during the Pre-ChalleNGe Phase (first two weeks) of the program, and randomly thereafter.  Applicants will NOT be allowed to remain in the program if they test positive for the presence of illegal drugs.  But, they will be encouraged to reapply in the future.

If you have any questions about eligibility and qualifications for the Wyoming Youth Challenge Program, please call (307) 836-7500.