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Academy Program | Lincoln's Challenge Academy

212 West Borman Drive, Rantoul, IL 61866

Eligibility

Open to those ages 16-18, who volunteer, are a high school dropout, are not currently involved in the legal system, are a resident of Illinois, and are drug free
(217) 892-1311

Voice - Main Phone

(800) 851-2166

Voice - Toll-Free

www.lincolnschallenge.org
[email protected]

Application process

Must attend orientation; must also pass a medical evaluation and drug screening upon acceptance

Fees

None

Service area

IL

Description

Academy program for high school dropouts, GED and credit recovery ages 15.5-18.  Classes start in January and July and run for seventeen months.  The first five months are spent in residency at the campus in Rantoul, IL.  In a structured quasi-military environment, youth receive GED instruction or credit recovery, self-discipline, life coping skills, computer skills, and career counseling, and they perform community service projects.  Post-graduation, cadets return to the community to continue education in a post secondary institution or vocational school, or obtain employment, with the guidance of a mentor from their community.  Youth may be eligible to receive a monetary allowance to assist in education or employment costs.

Providing organization

Lincoln's Challenge Academy

Academy program for high school dropouts, GED and credit recovery ages 15.5-18.