National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program
- Overview
- Target Outcomes
- Practices
- Evidence
National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program
Secondary Education
- Preparation or instruction for high school diploma
- Preparation or instruction for high school equivalency
- High school reengagement
- Basic education services
Postsecondary Education
- Pre-enrollment supports for transition to postsecondary
- Postsecondary education advising and coaching after enrollment
- Academic supports for postsecondary success
- Occupational skills training, sectoral training, and industry-recognized credential training
- Supports to pay for postsecondary education
Job and Career Education and Training
- Career exploration and career counseling
- Entrepreneurial skills training
- Pre-apprenticeships, apprenticeships, on-the-job training for a particular industry
Employment Placement and Supports
- Job placement
- Supports to maintain employment
- Supports for employers
Youth Development and Engagement Approaches
- Incentives
- Family engagement
- Cohort model
- Connections to a caring adult
- Use of technology to deliver services or promote engagement
Support Services
- Mental health supports
- Post-program supports
Other Implementation Practices
- Integrated education and training model
- Career and technical training
- Collective impact approaches
- Racial equity, diversity and inclusion approaches
- Wraparound model