The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy (MYCA) graduated 107 cadets from around the state at its December 18th ceremony.
Class #45 included cadets from 41 Michigan counties including St. Clair, Macomb, and Lapeer.
U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Paul D. Rogers, adjutant general and director of the Michigan Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, said, “This program is all about giving young men and women a second chance by instilling moral, physical and mental toughness. The accomplishments of these cadets over the past 22 weeks proves they have the fortitude to take their lives in a new direction.”
Cadets at MYCA received over 800 classroom hours credited towards their high school diplomas and 160 hours of vocational experience. The program is voluntary, and provides extra support to youth 16-18 years old who are at risk of not graduating from high school.
Youth interested in joining the next class at MYCA can attend a virtual orientation to see if the program is the right fit for them.
Visit michigan.gov/myca for more information.
Reporting for WGRT – Jessie Wiegand
