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Class 57 Orientation John Marshall Library Alexandria 11/18/21 @4PM

November 18, 2021 @ 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

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

November 18, 2021, @4:00pm
John Marshall Library
6209 Rose Hill Dr
Alexandria VA 22310-6299

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:
November 18, 2021
Time:
4:00 pm - 5:30 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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