Post by Orange County Department of Education

Sunburst Youth Challenge Academy Academy celebrated Class 37 on June 12 at Cottonwood Church in Los Alamitos. A total of 184 cadets completed the Sunburst program, including 18 students who graduated from both Sunburst and high school. Operated in partnership with the CNG California National Guard's Task Force Torch, Sunburst is part of OCDE’s Alternative Education program, ACCESS. The voluntary, tuition-free academy provides a structured environment where students can recover credits, build discipline and develop life skills while preparing for future success. Congratulations to the graduates, families and staff members who helped make this milestone possible. 🔗 Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gZ8HF9B2