Helping you Prepare Students for the Workforce.

The Challenge Program, Inc. motivates students to develop the habits and skills employers want – attendance, academic excellence, improvement, STEM achievement, and community service.

Benefits for Educators

Partnering with The Challenge Program, Inc. supports your students and your classroom. Our program is designed to make it easy for educators while maximizing student motivation and success.

Engaged students

High-energy assemblies and awards challenge students to aim higher.

Workforce readiness

Reinforces habits employers value: attendance, work ethic, academic excellence, and community service.

Simple for Educators

TCP manages logistics, communications, and awards – so you can focus on your students.

stronger school-business ties

Connects your school with local companies investing in students’ futures.

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How It Works

Educators don’t pay for the program – businesses make it possible.

Program Orientation

TCP and your school's business partner kick off the year with an assembly that introduces the five award categories and connect academics to career readiness.

Career Readiness Activities

Students and educators take part in interviews, presentations, tours, and events with local businesses to explore career paths and needed skills.

Award & Recognition

15 students (5 seniors, 5 juniors, 5 sophomores) earn $200 each year through business-sponsored awards.

TCP Award Categories

  • Recognizes students who show reliability, responsibility, and professionalism every day: consistently showing up, being on time, and ready to work or learn.
  • Shows preparedness, adaptability, and a strong work ethic – skills that set you up for career success.
  • Recognizes students who’ve overcome challenges or made steady progress.
  • Shows determination, resilience, and the power of perseverance – proving growth matters as much as grades.
  • Recognizes students who give back and make a difference through service or leadership.
  • Shows compassion, initiative, and a desire to create positive change in your school or community.
  • Recognizes students who bring creativity and fresh ideas to any challenge.
  • Shows imagination, innovation, and problem-solving, whether in the classroom, arts or technical projects.
  • Recognizes students who go above and beyond in their academics or trade.
  • Shows dedication, mastery, and a drive for excellence that inspires others to do their best.

What Our Educators Say

The Challenge Program, Inc. is great! The 5 domains are a perfect emphasis on success in the classroom and workplace. We use the program as a tool to motivate and challenge our students.
Richard Schreier
Richard SchreierPrincipal, Bellwood Antis High School
On behalf of Forest City Regional, I want to extend our heartfelt thanks for the ongoing support you have provided to our students over the years. The Challenge Program has played a meaningful role in helping us motivate and inspire our students by emphasizing the qualities and characteristics that will make them valuable members of the workforce and contribute to higher education. We are extremely grateful for our continued partnership with the Challenge Program and the Moffat Family Foundation. Your investment in our students' potential helps them see the direct connection between effort, character, and future success, and that lasts well beyond high school.
Cynthia Weiss
Cynthia WeissPrincipal, Forest City Regional High School

Student Award Selection

Through the sponsorship of a business partner, 15 awards are presented each year – 5 seniors, 5 juniors, and 5 sophomores. Each student receives a $200 check across five award categories.

Seniors

Grades and service hours are calculated from marking periods 1-3. Awards are presented in the spring, typically at your school's senior ceremony.

Juniors & Sophomores

Grades and service hours are calculated from marking periods 1-4. Awards are presented at the TCP assembly the following fall.

Finalists

Selected from the top 10% of students who meet award criteria.

Educator's Role

Collect student names for each category and place them into the drawing. If a student qualifies for multiple categories, reuse their name slip.

Submission

TCP will email a link to submit your school's award recipients.

Community Service Form
Educator Guide

Working Together for Students

When schools and TCP work side-by-side, students gain the motivation, recognition, and skills they need for their futures. Together, we

Celebrate Achievement

Kick-off the year with an assembly that connects academics and career readiness.

Recognize Students

Present awards in Attendance, STEM, Community Service, Academic Improvement, and Academic Excellence.

Connect Classrooms to careers

Introduce students to local business partners through presentations, tours, and activities.

Inspire growth year-round

Keep workforce skills top-of-mind with ongoing messaging and recognition.

Want TCP at Your School?

We can’t place TCP in schools without a sponsoring business partner. But if  you’d like the program at your school, let us know We’ll keep your information and contact you if a sponsorship opportunity becomes available.

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