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By clicking the button below, you accept the challenge to work harder in school and build better habits for your future career.

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Every day, more students are joining in – working harder, building habits, and winning recognition.

See What the Challenge is All About.

Hear from students and business partners on how TCP is making a difference in high school like yours.

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Win Awards

Every student has a chance to win $200. Just work hard in one (or all) of these categories:

Work Ethic Award: Recognizes students who show reliability, responsibility, and professionalism every day: consistently showing up, being on time, and ready to work or learn.
Improvement Award: Recognizes students who’ve overcome challenges or made steady progress
Community Impact Award: Recognizes students who give back and make a difference through service or leadership.
The Light Bulb Award: Recognizes students who bring creativity and fresh ideas to any challenge.
Excellence Award: Recognizes students who go above and beyond in their academics or trade.

No sign-ups. No forms. Just show up, work hard, and win.

Rising Star Competition

The Rising Star Competition is now open for the 25-26 School Year! (Open until March 1st, 2026; 11:59 PM).

This award is given to a student who has faced challenges head-on and never given up. This honor celebrates strength, resilience, and the courage to rise above obstacles. It reminds us that success isn’t just about what you achieve, it’s about what you overcome.

Commitment to Community Service

Competition opens during the week of Martin Luther King’s Birthday (19th Jan – 25th Jan 2026)

This award is not about grades or attendance. It’s about compassion, leadership, and helping others. The winner may volunteer, mentor, or lead projects that strengthen their community. By recognizing this student, we celebrate the power of young people to make a difference.

Become a Student Influencer

Share your voice. Earn Community Service Hours. Get Recognized.

This program gives high school students the chance to create and share content about The Challenge Program, Inc. while building their skills, school pride, and social impact.

Student Voices

Huntington Bank has impacted my life by showing me how to be responsible with my money. They came and has us do a simulator that showed us what to spend our money on. I know Huntington Bank will be there to help me through all my financial difficulties.

MorganIndian Creek High School

Before the visit of TCP at my school today, I would've never known COEN could be a job opportunity for me! This has opened my eyes to what careers are out there, and the opportunities that come with them.

StudentMon Valley CTC

I’m truly honored to be recognized by The Challenge Program, Inc. I want to sincerely thank you for acknowledging my work in STEM and for the generous $200 award. This recognition means a lot to me - not only as validation of my efforts and potential, but also as motivation to continue exploring and growing in the STEM field. The monetary award will be a meaningful help as I pursue my academic and professional goals.

StudentParkway West CTC

Dear Mr. Perkins, Thank you for your generous gift and for being a part of the Challenge Program. I plan to use this money towards pursuing a career as an aircraft mechanic, and every dollar towards education is a huge help. Thank you again!

AndrewBrookville High School

Beyond The Challenge Podcast

Hosted by Dasha and Wyatt, Beyond The Challenge brings you a mix of motivation, career tips, and real talk – with plenty of fun along the way. From pop culture and wild current events to inspiring guest stories, every episode is packed with energy and advice you can actually use.

Whether you’re building skills for the future, looking for inspiration, or just want to laugh along, this is your go-to podcast to stay motivated, connected, and ready for what’s next.

Don't Just Listen. Join the Conversation.

Follow us on social media to take advantage of our exclusive giveaways, be the first to know about opportunities for CASH, and so much more!

Use our hashtag to be featured! Take a photo with a TCP banner in your school or, if you won a TCP award, pose with it, post it on social media, and use #TCPStudents to be featured on our page!

Submit a Thank You Note

If snail mail isn’t your thing, we gotcha covered. Submit a thank you note to Dan Perkins, TCP’s Founder, and your school’s business partner below!

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