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):

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. 

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MJCP Class 20 Application process is NOW OPEN. Class 20 runs July 27 - December 12, 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