IDYCA to hold informational meeting
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October 24, 2013 |
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courtesy Idaho Youth Challenge Academy |
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Representatives from the Idaho Youth Challenge
Academy will host an information session at 7
p.m. Monday, November 4, at the Lewiston
Community Center, 1424 Main Street.
The information sessions are designed to inform
prospective students, parents, and educators
about the opportunities available at the Idaho
Youth Challenge Academy.
The mission of the Idaho Youth Challenge Academy
is to intervene in and reclaim the lives of
disengaged youth (ages 16-18) through education
and mentoring, empowering youth to improve their
academic level and employment potential and
become responsible and productive citizens of
Idaho and the United States.
The Academy is part of the National Guard Youth
ChalleNGe Program (NGYCP) national community.
IDYCA is a state-run Academy with a 5 1/2 month
residential and 12 month post-residential phase
for 16-18 year olds who have dropped out of high
school or are at risk of dropping out. There are
currently 35 Youth Challenge programs operating
in 29 states and Puerto Rico. The program is
free for students residing in Idaho. IDYCA will
hold two classes a year, starting in January and
July.
Students who graduate from the 22-week
residential program will have the opportunity to
earn credits toward their high school diploma.
The rigorous program focuses on academic
excellence, responsible citizenship, leadership
followership, job skills, life coping skills,
service to community, health & hygiene, and
physical fitness. The resident phase transitions
into a 12 month post-residential/mentoring phase
where students will meet with a mentor each
week.
Opportunities will be available to meet program
staff and to submit a pre-application for youth
interested in attending the first class. The
first class begins January 18, 2014, in Pierce,
Idaho.
Please visit the IDYCA’s web site at
http://www.idyouthchallenge.com. |
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