# Puerto Rico National Guard launches residential youth academy with 230 participants

Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy began its 22-week residential program with 230 young candidates.

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Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy launched Class 27-01 at Fort Allen this week with 230 enrolled candidates. [^1]

Program curriculum includes academics, physical training, leadership, teamwork, emotional management and life skills. [^2] The residential program runs for 22 total weeks, with candidates starting intake and evaluation on November 1. [^3] Program intake began 1 November with initial candidate evaluations, followed by an acclimatization phase for all new participants. [^4]

Puerto Rico Adjutant General Carlos Rivera Román stated the program will require discipline, build character and provide long term useful skills for participants. [^5][^6]

## What this stands on

1. Puerto Rico Youth ChalleNGe Academy launched Class 27-01 at Fort Allen this week with 230 enrolled candidates. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
2. Program curriculum includes academics, physical training, leadership, teamwork, emotional management and life skills. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
3. The residential program runs for 22 total weeks, with candidates starting intake and evaluation on November 1. (esnoticiapr.com, News)
4. Program intake began 1 November with initial candidate evaluations, followed by an acclimatization phase for all new participants. (Periódico La Perla, News)
5. Puerto Rico Adjutant General Carlos Rivera Román stated the program will require discipline, build character and provide long term useful skills for participants. (Periódico La Perla, News)
6. Brigadier General Carlos J. Rivera Román stated the program builds character and practical life tools for participants. (esnoticiapr.com, News)

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