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National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program

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