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Freestate ChalleNGe Academy

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Leadership Development and Character Building

GED Preparation and High School Diploma Opportunities

Job Skills Training and Career Exploration

Scholarship Opportunities​

Physical Fitness and Health Education

Mentorship and Support

Structured and Disciplined Environment​

About Freestate ChalleNGe Academy

Freestate ChalleNGe Academy provides Maryland youth aged 16-18 who have dropped out of school or are at risk of dropping out, with a life-changing opportunity to earn their High School Diploma, develop valuable job skills, and build a foundation for a successful future. ​

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8-Core Components of ChalleNGe

​​​ Jedidiah Tah Jedediah Tah, Class 62, Maryland Corps Service Year Option maintenance technician intern with the Maryland Military Department​ ​​

​ Romeo Santos Romeo Santos, recruiter and rention noncomissioned officer in the Maryland Army National Guard *Click the link below to learn more about Santos' Story

​ Chazz Kibler Chazz Kibler, M.S., Class 27, public affairs officer with the Navy Reserves and public affairs manager with the Maryland Military Department

From the Streets to Soldier: Grad credits ChalleNGe Academy for success​

NEWS AND EVENTS

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CONTACT A RECRUITER FOR MORE INFORMATION

Jonathon Brown

(443) 253-2283

jonathon.brown@maryland.gov​

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Stacy Kirksey

(443) 691-6799

stacy.kirksey@maryland.gov​

freestate.challenge@maryland.gov

8775 Glory Street

PO Box 176

BLDG E4229 APG-EA

Gunpowder, MD 21010

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