KEY BENEFITS
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
TRANSFORM YOUR FUTURE WITH THE
FREESTATE CHALLENGE ACADEMY
A National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program empowering young adults to achieve academic success, develop essential life skills, and become productive citizens.
If you are interested in learning more, click on the button below to request more information.
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.
8-Core Components of ChalleNGe
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SUCCESS STORIES
 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
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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
or
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
