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Class 56 Orientation Salem Branch Library Fredericksburg 7/21/21 @10AM

July 21, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Attending an orientation is a mandatory part of the application process. We have started hosting orientations throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia.

July 21, 2021, @10:00AM
Salem Church Branch (Rappahannock Regional Library)
2607 Salem Church Rd
Fredericksburg, VA 22407

Mr. Sheffield will be available to provide an orientation as well as accept any paperwork and applications. RSVP is not required but if you would like to RSVP please contact Mr. Sheffield at 757-491-5195.

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Date:
July 21, 2021
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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About Commonwealth Challenge

The Mission of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to intervene in the lives of 16-18 year old teenagers by providing the values, skills, education, and self-discipline needed to produce responsible, productive citizens, and to do so in a highly structured learning environment.

Commonwealth ChalleNGe VISION

The Vision of the Virginia National Guard Commonwealth ChalleNGe Youth Academy is to be recognized as Virginia’s premiere program for potential, or actual, high school dropouts or transfer students from Virginia’s high schools, and to provide eligible teenagers throughout Virginia the opportunity to participate in an alternative educational program that helps them become productive contributors to America’s future.

Spread the Word

Do you know of a teenager who is ready to change his or her life, but is finding it hard to do? A young person who is falling behind in high school, who is in danger of dropping out, or who has already called it quits? Well, Commonwealth Challenge is here to offer a FREE second chance to help turn that young life around! We are state and federally funded. There is NO CHARGE for tuition to attend Commonwealth Challenge Youth Academy.

PHYSICAL ADDRESS
1208 S. Birdneck Rd.
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

MAILING ADDRESS
253 C Street
State Military Reservation
Virginia Beach, VA 23451

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE HOURS:
Monday – Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
PHONE: 757-491-5932

ADMISSIONS PHONE:
Phone: 757-491-5932 ext. 235, 231 or 254
Fax: 757-491-2146


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