Take a look at this week's #StudentSpotlight ... Marie Kidd!💙💚 Marie is going to be one of our June graduates and is a regular leader in the classroom. We are so proud of her and the dedication she has put forth from day one! #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #adulthighschool #ThankYouForChangingALife
Set your alarm clock because the first day of Term 4 is this Monday, February 17!⏰
We hope our students have enjoyed their well-earned break, and we cannot WAIT to have their energy back in the building next week!💙💚 #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouForChangingALife #LookForTheGood
#TheExcelCenter #ThankYouForChangingALife #GoodwillAR #CommunityPartnership #TheLionsClub #LookForTheGood
Our last (but definitely not least) featured Life Coach of the week is Nuno Solano de Almeida!💙💚 He is the newest addition to our team, but we are so grateful to have him because he has already been a wonderful resource as we improve and develop our data collection and interpretation. A few Fun Facts about Solano are that he is originally from Portugal, he obtained his Master’s Degree in Italy, and he can speak five languages: Portuguese, English, Italian, French, and Spanish. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife
Today’s featured Life Coach is MyKiah Overstreet!💙💚 MyKiah has been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since Spring 2024. Before she joined our team of Life Coaches, she worked as a Human Resources Assistant and a Missions Services Specialist for Goodwill Industries of Arkansas. Although she is one of our newer Life Coaches, her talents have been an incredible addition to our team. In her spare time, MyKiah can be found sipping coffee, reading, and sharing her nightly “Dinner with a Dog” photo series with her friends. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife
Today’s featured Life Coach is Courtney Jackson!💙💚 Courtney has also been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since the school opened in 2017. Prior to bringing her talents to The Excel Center, she spent two years as a Reentry Specialist for Goodwill’s Transitional Employment Opportunity Program. She is a constant support and mentor to our newer Life Coaches. A few Fun Facts about Courtney are that she spent 6 years serving our nation’s Army National Guard, and can be found in her spare time attending all of her children’s sporting events. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife
Today’s featured Life Coach is actually our school’s LEAD Life Coach, Becky Lockett!💙💚
Becky has been a Life Coach for us at The Excel Center since the school opened in 2017. She is responsible for supporting our team of Life Coaches by mentoring them and guiding them on how to best serve our students. A Fun Fact about Becky is that prior to coming to The Excel Center, she and her husband spent 10 years as house parents to groups of girls in our state’s foster care system. Every day, we benefit greatly from her wisdom, knowledge, and experience. #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife
It's National School Counselor Appreciation Week, and while we may not have school counselors at our adult high school, we’re proud to celebrate something just as amazing—our incredible team of Life Coaches! So this week, The Excel Center is excited to celebrate 💚💙Life Coach Appreciation Week! 💙💚
Our Life Coaches do so much more than help schedule classes—they are mentors, supporters, and guides for our students. They listen, encourage, and provide honest advice, even when it's hard to hear. Through both the highs and lows, our Life Coaches are always there to help our students navigate their journeys.
Stay tuned as we spotlight one of our amazing Life Coaches each day this week. Join us in showing appreciation for the impact they have on all of us! #LifeCoachAppreciation #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #ThankYouforChangingaLife
TIME IS RUNNING OUT! Our next term starts February 17th, and available spots are running low! Are you ready to make a change in your life and earn your FREE high school diploma? 💙💚You can apply here: www.goodwillar.org/excel #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #FreeDiploma #ApplyNow
This week's #StudentSpotlight is none other than Grisli Martinez!💙💚 Grisli is set to graduate this coming June and can always be found supporting our Student Committee by creating and implementing student-led events! We appreciate Grisli for all her hard work and determination. #GoodwillAR #TheExcelCenter #adulthighschool #ThankYouforChangingaLife
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#TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #Communitypartners #FreeTaxHelp
Are you looking to learn more about earning your FREE high school diploma? 👀 Attending orientation at The Excel Center is a great place to start! 💚🎓
#TheExcelCenter #Education #SuccessStartsHere #GoodwillAR #Highschooldiploma
With the exceptionally cold weather over the coming days, here is a list of local warming centers in our area! Please share with any who might benefit from this information.❄️ Would like to give credit to Providence Park Homes for compiling this information together for our community! #WinterSafety #TheExcelCenter #GoodwillAR #LookfortheGood
#TheExcelCenter #MLKday2025 #GoodwillAR #CommunityPartnership #Volunteer
This week, we're excited to shine a spotlight on Aaron Cendejas! Aarons hard work, discipline, and positive attitude are truly inspiring, and we couldn't be prouder of the effort Aaron puts into both school and work. 💚💚
#StudentSpotlight #TheExcelCenter #HardWorkPaysOff #EducationMatters #Inspiration #GoodwillAR
Stay safe & warm!❄️💙💚
For this week's #StudentSpotlight we are highlighting Marisol Alvarado! Marisol is a dedicated student here at The Excel Center and we are excited to see her continue to reach her goals! 🎓💚
#TheExcelCenter #SuccessStartsHere #Highschooldiploma #GoodwillAR #ChangingLives
#SeniorSunday We have officially made it to our last Senior Sunday post of 2024😭💙💚Graduation is THIS WEEK! Soon, this wall in our school will be filled with the portraits of our 36 December Graduates, adding to our legacy of changing lives through education. We are so proud of you Class of 2024, and we cannot WAIT to celebrate your achievement this Friday! #theexcelcenter #GoodwillAR #diploma #graduation #adulthighschool #Classof2024
We cannot wait until school is back in session on Monday December 2nd!! We miss seeing our students. Did you know that while you earn your FREE high school diploma, you can have FREE childcare with our drop-in center? Call now if you are an adult who wants to come earn your high school diploma! 501-290-2474 📲
#education #TheExcelCenter #Highshool #diploma #GoodwillAR
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is excited to announce a partnership with the Little Rock School District (LRSD) Early Childhood Department aimed at supporting early childhood education and workforce development in the community.
This innovative collaboration leverages the strengths of both organizations to create generational impact. The partnership focuses on three key areas: expanding access to quality early childhood education, enhancing professional development opportunities, and fostering a supportive learning environment for both children and adults.
GIA will assist in promoting LRSD's PreK program to Goodwill families and the broader community, ensuring more children have access to quality early education.
#goodwillar #theexcelcenter #transformingarkansas
