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Class #53 Completion Ceremony


Class 54 Updates and Class 55 Information

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions put in place by the
State and more importantly, the need to bring youth into the safest
and most healthy environment possible, Class 55 will not be
starting in July 2020, as scheduled. Our projected next class will
begin January 2021. It is expected that the capacity of the next few
classes will be reduced due to social distancing guidelines. We
recommend completing your application NOW, so that you can be
prepared and considered for admission to any of the upcoming
classes.

If you have already started your enrollment process, you DO NOT
need to reapply. Please continue to gather necessary and required
documentation. If you have specific questions, please don’t
hesitate to contact us at freestate.challenge@maryland.gov.

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Tough, Demanding, No-Nonsense, Structure, Discipline, Accomplishment! These are words that define the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy and lead to your future success!

Life is a challenge in many ways. Several youth have different life experiences, but in the end, many realize the same results. The Freestate ChalleNGe Academy gives youth the opportunity to change their lives around by providing a second chance to become productive citizens.

The purpose of the Freestate ChalleNGe Academy is to provide at-risk youth with academic, job skills and life skills training with emphasis on positive values in a structured environment that will give them hope and opportunity to become productive citizens.

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