National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Project

Thunderbird Youth Academy

Oklahoma

Our mission is to provide work skills and alternative learning opportunities to meet the unique individuals needs of students in order to increase positive behavioral and academic skills.

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How to Apply

Attn 19 Year Olds!

Attn 19 Year Olds!

Are You 19 Or Soon To Be?

Thunderbird Youth Academy has been granted a program waiver effective Jan. 2008 allowing 19 year olds to enter our program.

You will be required to:

Packing List

Class 33 Packing List (items to bring with you)

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  • In-Processing

    In-Processing Day

    Final Mandatory Check-in (all accepted candidates)

    • If you have been selected as a candidate for Pre-Challenge to compete for a seat in the next class, you will be notified of a designated location, date and time to report for checking into the Academy.
       
    • ONLY one parent/guardian allowed.  Boyfriends and girlfriends must say their goodbyes at home.  No pets are allowed on grounds.

    Directions

    Get Directions

    Get driving directions from your home to TYA from Google Maps.  Select one of the links below, enter your address in A, then press the Get Directions button.

    Required Docs

    Required Documents

    Following are documents that are required to complete your application:

    Interviews

    Orientation & Interview (ONI)

    • After an application is received and reviewed, the family is contacted with the location, date and time for an interview and notified of any missing documents that are required.
       
    • Please notify TYA at least 24 hours in advance if you can not attend a scheduled interview.

    Eligibility

    Eligibility Criteria

    The National Guard Bureau requires that all applicants to the Thunderbird Youth Academy (TYA) meet specific criteria before being accepted into the program.

    To be eligible for admittance, the applicant must be:

    Application

    Applications

    There are several ways to submit an application:

    How to apply

    Deadline for next Class 34 is 6 January 2010.

    Attention 19 year olds!

    Ask us about the NEW Thunderbird High School Credit Program.

    The National Guard Bureau requires that all applicants meet specific criteria before being accepted into the program.   Please review the

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