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Sooner Job ChalleNGe Interest Application
Applicant Eligibility Requirements
This form will help determine if an applicant is eligible to join the Sooner Job ChalleNGe.
If an interested applicant is eligible, a Sooner Job ChalleNGe representative will reach out with more information.
Note: Applicant MUST be a graduate of the Thunderbird Challenge Program. If applicant is not a graduate of Thunderbird, visit
https://thunderbird.org
to learn more.
A 16-year-old may apply
only
if they will turn 17 during the program. A 20-year-old applicant may apply
only
if they will not turn 21 before the cycle start date.
Applicant must not be under indictment, or ever convicted of a felony (or any crime that would be considered to be a felony if perpetrated by an adult), and must not currently be on parole or probation for other than juvenile status offenses or misdemeanors.
Applicant Name
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Applicant Email
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Applicant Phone Number
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Is Applicant a Graduate of the Thunderbird Challenge Program?
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Yes
No
Current TCP Cadet
Applicant MUST be a graduate of the Thunderbird Challenge Program. If applicant is not a graduate of Thunderbird, visit https://thunderbird.org to learn more.
Is Applicant Between 16.5 and 20 Years Old?
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Yes
No
A 16-year-old may apply only if they will turn 17 during the program. A 20-year-old applicant may apply only if they will not turn 21 before the cycle start date.
Is Applicant Over 18 Years Old
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Yes
No
Is Applicant Currently on Track to Obtain a High School Diploma or Pass a High School Equivalency Test by 6/20/25
*
Yes
No
Maybe/I Don't Know
Applicant must be on track to obtain their high school diploma or pass a high school equivalency test (GED® or HiSET®) by the end of the program.
Is Applicant a US Citizen or Lawful Permanent Resident
*
Yes
No
Name of Parent/Legal Guardian
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Parent/Legal Guardian Phone Number
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