ChalleNGed: An Airman’s choice to succeed
PEORIA, Ill. - Senior Airman Christopher Kurtz made a decision seven years ago, a choice that changed the very direction of his...
Teacher of the Year – Brocke to be honored at youth academy gala
For almost three decades or a little over half of his life, Mike Brocke has been teaching math to high school students,...
Auville graduates from the Mountaineer ChalleNGe Academy
GILBERT — 16 year old Cadet Corbin Lee Auville, son of Leonard and Kathrn Auville of Gilbert, has completed the requirements for...
Press Release: National Guard Youth Foundation and U.S. Reps. Grace Napolitano and David McKinley Will Host National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Awareness Reception on Capitol Hill
Alexandria, VA – Today on Capitol Hill, the National Guard Youth Foundation will host a reception to raise awareness of the National...
Youth Challenge Program “doing great things”
The National Guard Youth Challenge Program in Pierce has been a resounding success through its first year of operation, helping cadets improve...
C-Falls teen discovers his leadership potential
A Columbia Falls teen who was struggling in high school successfully graduated from the Montana Youth Challenge Academy in Dillon on Dec....
Missoula teen’s life changes after going to Montana Youth Challenge Academy
A year ago, Sebastian Stoll wasn't good at making friends in school, and he used to be afraid of his stepmom.
"Anytime she...
$12M in grants to expand successful youth skills training and education program to include court-involved youth
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Labor has announced the availability of $12 million to develop the Job Challenge program to expand...
Rising to the challenge of a second chance for “dropout” youth
An estimated five million 16 to 24-year olds in the United States are not in education or employment at any one time....
Youths out of options find new hope at boot camp
KNIGHTSTOWN, Ind. (AP) — Karina Bowling showed only a hint of a smile — and she was in trouble. Again.
Karina had already...
