Results
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program is one of the most successful programs designed to serve high school dropouts. Over 113,000 cadets have graduated since 1993. Of these, over 60% have earned their GED or high school diploma while in the program, nearly double the average pass rate for the same target age group.
NATIONAL YOUTH CHALLENGE PROGRAM WINS
- 59% of 2012 ChalleNGe graduates received their high school diploma or GED.
- 45% joined the workforce.
- 41% continued their education.
- 7% joined the military.
- Program participants have donated nearly 8 million hours of community service during the program’s 16-year duration.
- Programs have awarded graduates nearly 69,500 academic credentials.
- Over 113,000 teens have graduated.
GRIZZLY YOUTH ACADEMY AWARDS
- National Mentoring Award 2001
- California State Champion for Military Drill 2002, 2003
- Atascadero Colony Days Parade, 2002, 2004, 2005 Best Marching Group
- San Luis Obispo Red Ribbon Day Parade, 2002 Best Marching Group
- The 2003 Lieutenant General Herbert R. Temple Leadership Award
- Best All-Around Program in the nation 2005
- Innovation Award 2006
- Health and Hygiene Award 2006
- Best Post Residential Performance Award 2007
- California School Boards Association 29th Annual Golden Bell Award 2008
- National Multiple Sclerosis Society Outstanding Volunteer Organization of the Year 2009
- California Cadet Corps State Drill Competition, Los Alamitos, Armed Exhibition Team, 2nd Plt -2009
- California Cadet Corp State Drill Competition, Los Alamitos, Senior Div. Unarmed Exibitition 3rd Plt 2009
- Cambria Lions Club Pinerado Parade Best Youth Entry Award 2010
- Cambria Lions Club Pinerado Parade Non-Musical Drill Team Junior Division 2010