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FREESTATE CHALLENGE ACADEMY

A National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program empowering young adults to achieve academic success, develop essential life skills, and become productive citizens.

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.

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

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8-Core Components of ChalleNGe

Academic Excellence	Physical Fitness	Responsible Citizenship	Health and Hygiene
Job Skills	Leadership/Followership	Service to Community	Life Coping Skills

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

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

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