The ChalleNGe Program is designed around an intervention model built on eight core components needed for successful living. The eight core components of the intervention model focus on the holistic development of the participants. Much of a corpsmember`s skill development process is based on deliberate experiential learning situations created by the staff. The eight core components and performance measures associated with each component are listed below.
Life Coping Skills...
Component includes coping and conflict resolution strategies, life plan development, and money management.
Educational Excellence...
Component includes improving academic achievement through preparation and administration of TABE (Test for Adult Basic Education), the OPT (Official Practice Test), and GED. If eligible, students will take the GED prior to graduation from the residential phase.
Responsible Citizenship...
Component includes education regarding the U.S. government, Constitution, individual rights/privileges/obligations of citizenship; participation in student government; voter registration; and selective service registration.
Health, Hygiene and Sex Education...
Component includes education pertaining to hygiene, substance abuse, nutrition, and First Aid and CPR training.
Job Skills Training...
Component includes skill development via job shadowing, resume creation, interviewing skills, understanding of work ethics, and knowledge to pursue future educational opportunities.
Physical Fitness...
Component includes physical health based on fitness concepts, physical training, team sports and the President`s Council on Physical Fitness Test.
Leadership and Followership...
Component includes the development of leadership and followership skills through various tasks. Students are evaluated based on their performance within various positions held within student command structure and leadership skills, traits, dimensions, and components.
Service to Community...
Component includes cadet involvement in community service projects, and learning the importance and value of giving back to their community.