Commonwealth Challenge

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Bldg. 253, State Military Reservat.
Camp Pendleton, PO Box 7510
Virginia Beach, VA 23458-7510

Telephone Numbers and Contact Information
(757) 491-5932 Main
(757) 491-5933 Alternate
(800) 796-6472 Toll-free
(757) 491-5934 Fax

Operating Agency: Commonwealth Challenge
Agency Type: State Administered
Person in charge: Colonel Maynard K. Bean Director
Hours of operation: M,T,W,Th,F 8AM - 4:30PM
Fees: No charge for service.
Eligibility requirements: Resident of Virginia, between 16 and 18 years of age, and a high school dropout. Must have parent/guardian permission.
Intake Procedure: Must make written application. Medical consents and liability releases are also required.
Area Served: Virginia.

About the program:
Provides a five-month residential program for high-school dropouts, age 16 to 18, who are drug free and are not currently involved in the criminal justice system. It provides a structured educational component consisting of academic instruction leading to the attainment of a GED certificate. The residential phase is followed by 12 months of mentorship to assist transition of cadets into further education, full-time employment,or military service.