employment potential of participants by providing military-based
training and supervised work experience, together with the core
program components of assisting participants to receive a high
school diploma or its equivalent, leadership development,
promoting fellowship and community service, developing life
coping skills and job skills, and improving physical fitness and
health and hygiene.
§ 9804. Length of program.
The program shall be for a period of time as set forth in 32
U.S.C. § 509(a) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge
Program of opportunities for civilian youth).
§ 9805. Participants.
Requirements for participation in the program shall be as
prescribed by the United States Secretary of Defense under 32
U.S.C. § 509(e) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge
Program of opportunities for civilian youth).
§ 9806. Administration.
Subject to 32 U.S.C. § 509 (relating to National Guard Youth
Challenge Program of opportunities for civilian youth) and its
implementing regulations and applicable agreements, the program
shall be staffed by the administrative, professional, technical
and clerical employees necessary for the operation of the
program.
§ 9807. Funding.
The department shall apply for funding, as provided for under
32 U.S.C. § 509(d) (relating to National Guard Youth Challenge
Program of opportunities for civilian youth). Under 32 U.S.C. §
509(j), the department may supplement such funding with other
resources, including gifts, made available to the department and
may also accept, use and dispose of gifts or donations of money,
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