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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

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Michigan Youth Challenge Academy

Building productive & respected young adults through education, employment & attitude since 1999. They do this because THEY want to be successful.
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No cost 22 week quasi-military academic program with a focus on education, employability, and life-skills. Each Cadet volunteers to live at the academy for 5.5 months in a rigorous environment.

06/01/2026

IT’S TIME!

We would like to invite you to come and celebrate the graduation ceremony of the MYCA cadets of Cycle 54.

During the last 22 weeks, your cadets have worked hard daily learning to live and lead honorably, demonstrating excellence, building character, and challenging themselves academically and physically using the eight core components of MYCA; it would be an honor to have you celebrate them and their accomplishments with us as you have all played a part in their success.

Please see the invitation below.

REMINDER: The family of each cadet was issued 8 tickets to graduation at the visitation. Please be sure to have those tickets with you as they will be REQUIRED for admission.

PLEASE NOTE: No food or drinks will be allowed in the auditorium, please plan accordingly.

We hope to see you there! 🎓🫡

05/18/2026

There’s never a dull moment over here!

Cadets completed some Service to Community at Bair Lake Bible Camp, the Denso 5k, the Bronson Health Community Open House, and got to have some fun along the way!

Less than a month left until these cadets graduate! 💪

05/14/2026

Keeping up with these cadets really is a full time job!

Cadets have been continuing to complete meaningful service to the community, saying goodbye to some incredible staff, and exploring new and exciting opportunities!

Less than a month from graduating and they’re still on their A-game 💪

05/12/2026

SERGEANT PROMOTIONS ANNOUNCED

Please help us to congratulate the following cadets on earning the rank of Sergeant, an incredibly difficult feat!

Cadets Brown A, Stickney, Sowden, Brubaker, Ruble, Shriver, Hansom, Graham, Minaudo, Samson, Panek, and Linsley.

A Sergeant promotion requires a resume, cover letter, several letters of recommendation, and a BRUTAL application process.

These individuals have gone above and beyond to uphold the standards to the highest degree 💪

05/11/2026

CYCLE 54 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗘𝗡𝗧𝗦/𝗚𝗨𝗔𝗥𝗗𝗜𝗔𝗡𝗦:

𝗣𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘 𝗕𝗘 𝗥𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗗 𝗢𝗙 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗧𝗢𝗢𝗟 𝗦𝗘𝗘𝗞𝗘𝗥 𝗪𝗢𝗥𝗞𝗦𝗛𝗢𝗣 - Monday, May 18 at 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (your choice of session). THIS WORKSHOP IS REMOTE. Please search your inbox for the email from [email protected] for links to the workshops (don’t forget to check junk/spam folder). If you did not receive an email, please email [email protected] to request the link. IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY LOGGING IN, please contact Ms. O’Brien at 269-453-1921.

𝗣𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗹𝗹𝘀 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗼𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝘀 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗱.

This workshop will be packed with information from the Advising team and the Case Management team. Please be sure to attend!

We will be discussing your cadet's return home, what to expect, and planning for this transition. As always, many of the topics we discuss at the workshops we are also discussing with your cadets. Attendance gives you great opportunities for family growth and topics for conversation.

Parent/guardian workshop attendance and participation is a HUGE element of a cadet's growth and will aid your cadet’s success throughout MYCA and beyond. Workshops are live and interactive; they are not recorded.

𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗯𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲.

05/07/2026

🍎 This week is Teacher Appreciation Week, but we at the MYCA are endlessly appreciative for our Marshall Public Schools staff and teachers! 🍎

These individuals are essential to our operations and our cadets getting the opportunity to graduate high school or recover credits. Their passion for their work and the academy as a whole does not go unnoticed! 🫡

Thank you to:
Mr. Tatrow - Principal
Mr. Cross - Science Teacher
Mrs. Ewing - STEM/Math Teacher
Mrs. Harris - Resource Teacher
Mr. Myer - Social Studies Teacher
Ms. McAtee - English Teacher
Ms. Westphal - STEM/Math Teacher
Mr. Willems - Resource Teacher

The staff, cadets, graduates, and parents thank you all for your hard work and dedication 📚✏️🧑‍🏫

05/05/2026

YESTERDAYS ANNOUNCEMENTS!

Cadets of the Month: Cadet Stickney, Cadet Shriver, and Cadet Adams

Cadets of the Week: Cadet Alfaro, Cadet Carmona Martinez, and Cadet Hartzman

We’re so proud of the hard work these young people continue to do! Nice job, cadets! 💪🫡

05/04/2026

GRAND RAPIDS INFORMATION SESSION

Wednesday, May 6 – 𝗥𝗘𝗚𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗡𝗢𝗪

Do you know a young adult who is not experiencing success in his/her current environment? Not on track to graduate on time? Struggling to make good choices? A second chance awaits.

Attend a 'Discover MYCA Information Session' and start the journey toward , beginning in July! Attendance at an in-person Information Session by applicant and at least one parent/guardian is a MANDATORY step in the application process. We urge you to start the process early for best chance of acceptance.

Register HERE: https://www.michigan.gov/myca/events

04/29/2026

There’s been SO many good things happening lately, it’s hard to keep up!

Cadets have been completing service to their community, serving as ambassadors for the MYCA, ranking up, and having a great time.

More to come, as always 🫡

04/28/2026

The Michigan Youth Challenge Academy is now hiring for a RECRUITER and CADRE AIDES to join our dedicated team in helping young people achieve their potential. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of youth all across Michigan, and help them develop leadership, discipline, and life skills.

If you're passionate about guiding, mentoring, and empowering the next generation, we want to hear from you!

✨ Why Apply? ✨
Competitive salary & benefits
Meaningful, impactful work
Opportunities for growth and advancement

Click here to apply for recruiter: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/5220701/youth-challenge-academy-recruiter-6-e8?location[0]=calhoun%20county&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Click here to apply for cadre:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/michigan/jobs/2877896/youth-challenge-academy-cadre-aide-e6?location[0]=Calhoun%20County&sort=PostingDate%7CDescending&page=2&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

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VA Medical Center 5500 Armstrong Road (Bldg 13)
Battle Creek, MI
49037

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Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 4pm

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