The Michigan Job Challenge Program (MJCP) is an extension program of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy. The focus of the MJCP program is to teach MYCA graduates workplace essentials, provide skilled trades training (base-level instruction and in some cases, certifications) and aid in job placement. A variety of pathways are typically offered, including (but not guaranteed):
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The optional five-month residential program is only available to MYCA graduates and is FREE of cost to participants and their families. Each class has 60 spots available, with 50 allocated to the most recent MYCA graduates. Current cadets and parents/guardians will be provided information and the opportunity to apply while in-cycle at MYCA. Applicants who have not yet completed their high school diploma or GED may participate in the MJCP program while they are finishing their high school credential.
The program is funded by the U.S. Department of Defense and the Department of Labor. Additional information is available from this article in the Reserve & National Guard Magazine (February 2, 2021).
Young adults applying to the Michigan Job Challenge Program must meet the following general eligibility requirements:
• Graduate of the Michigan Youth Challenge Academy.
• Ages 16-1/2 through 20 years old, must turn 17 while in the program. Youth may turn 21 while at MYCA, as long as they are age 20 on day one.
• U.S. citizen or legally present and a Michigan resident.
Start Now
MJCP Class 19 Application process is NOW OPEN. Class 19 runs early-January 2025 – late May 2025.
Please click on the above icon to start your application.
After submission, you will receive an email within two business days that will include instructions on how to apply along with your login information. This is the link to the STUDENT PORTAL where you can continue to apply for the program. The Michigan Job ChalleNGe Academy ONLY accepts uploaded documents in PDF format.
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Applying to MJPC is a process and several steps are required.
Required Documents
Medical Examination
Physical must be our form. This can be completed at an Urgent Care or by your
primary care physician.
Medications
If your applicant does not take any medications, please mark N/A. A medication form
must be received for every applicant.
Mental Health Clearance Form
This is only needed if your applicant has had counseling since last attending MYCA.
Consent Form for Parent/Guardian
Hospital Discharge Paperwork
This is only needed if your applicant has had a mental health hospitalization within the last 18 months.
Contact us:
2501 26th Street
Building 29, Augusta, MI 49012
MJCP Recruiter phone number 269-221-1344
Deputy Director
Jill Pugh
Case Manager
Jennifer Stowell
269-223-2024
Recruiter
Larry Getman
269-221-1344
Placement Coordinator
Ernest Drake
269-234-3570
Advisor
Jamela Bradley
269-394-1986
Operations Coordinator
Julie Deboer-Harrison
269-394-1760
Education Coordinator
Robert Schuette
269-243-0581
Master Sergeant
Courtney Butts
269-370-6262
