PRODUCING PROGRAM GRADUATES WITH THE VALUES, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE TO SUCCEED AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
PRODUCING PROGRAM GRADUATES WITH THE VALUES, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND SELF-DISCIPLINE TO SUCCEED AS PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS.
Montana Youth Challenge Academy is a residential academic intervention program on the campus of the University of Montana Western for 16-18 year old students who are seeking an opportunity for change. Designed by the National Guard Bureau and run through a cooperative agreement between the federal government and the state of Montana, the Academy offers military-style structure and discipline along with academic, professional, and life-coping skills students need to become productive citizens. Challenge empowers participants, whom we call cadets, to embrace responsibility, achievement, and positive behavior. It instills self-confidence, fosters ambition, and increases opportunities through job skills training, service to the community, and leadership.
Montana Youth Challenge Academy is a residential academic intervention program on the campus of the University of Montana Western for 16-18 year old students who are seeking an opportunity for change. Designed by the National Guard Bureau and run through a cooperative agreement between the federal government and the state of Montana, the Academy offers military-style structure and discipline along with academic, professional, and life-coping skills students need to become productive citizens. Challenge empowers participants, whom we call cadets, to embrace responsibility, achievement, and positive behavior. It instills self-confidence, fosters ambition, and increases opportunities through job skills training, service to the community, and leadership.
Current Class
Current Class
49
Commencement
Commencement
December 16, 2023
Next Class
Next Class
January 16, 2024
MYCA Graduates
MYCA Graduates
3,865
Since 1999, cadets at the academy have performed more than 203,961 cumulative work-hours in support of service to community projects throughout the state. Calculated at the current minimum wage, they have contributed roughly $2,029,412 to our economy.
Since 1999, cadets at the academy have performed more than 203,961 cumulative work-hours in support of service to community projects throughout the state. Calculated at the current minimum wage, they have contributed roughly $2,029,412 to our economy.
The only Youth Challenge program located on a college campus. We are proud to call The University of Montana Western hoME!
The only Youth Challenge program located on a college campus. We are proud to call The University of Montana Western hoME!