The Challenge Program, Inc. Kicks Off at CCHS

PHOTO CAPTION: Pictured here are the 2015/2016 Underclassmen Award Winners from Central Cambria High School.

Back Left to Right:
Owen Hott (Academic Excellence), Tyler Wilson (Community Service), Business Partner- Dorothy Bailey (S&T Bank), Marc Garzarelli (Academic Improvement), William Davis (Attendance), Conner Wasser-Kane (STEM).

Front L to R:
Kaytlynn Williams (Academic Improvement), Tiffany Jones (Community Service), Sage Ferchalk (Attendance), Elizabeth Wright (STEM), Kiylee Mizera (Academic Excellence).

Ebensburg, PA – To kick-off the 2016/2017 Program year, students from Central Cambria High School were recently introduced to The Challenge Program, Inc. during an orientation assembly at their school. The assembly theme was an Olympic trial that demonstrated the interview screening process to help students Qualify for Success.

Central Cambria High School’s business partner continuing their support for the 2016-2017 School year is S&T Bank. During the assembly, students in the sophomore, junior, and senior classes were introduced to local career opportunities from S&T Bank. Throughout the year, all students in these grades will be eligible to compete for financial awards in five areas linked with academic and workplace success: Attendance, Academic Improvement, Academic Excellence, STEM (science, technology, engineering, math) and Community Service.

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The Challenge Program, Inc.’s mission is to build sustainable Business/Education partnerships while introducing students to careers in their communities. This partnership contributes to workforce and economic development by motivating students to develop the solid work habits required to succeed in school and in their future careers.