Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy graduates second Class of 2023

The third class of the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) for teens graduated on their way to a brighter future. The cadets successfully completed the 22-week residential phase of the program and will now embark on a one-year mentorship phase in their home communities. Pictured here is a group shot of the current and former graduates of the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy.

ANNVILLE, PA, December 16, 2023 – 23 Cadets from the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) who graduated from the 22-week residential phase of the program are on their way to a brighter future.

The KSCA The KSCA is designed to give challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education and the opportunity to learn leadership, self-discipline, and responsibility while working toward finishing their education and building a better life. The Cadets participated in numerous community service events throughout the program, including volunteering at food banks, assisting with the annual March for the Fallen, and maintaining cemetery, park, and military ceremony grounds.

The Cadets will now complete a one-year mentorship phase of the program throughout various communities while they continue their education, join the workforce, or enter the military.