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
Term 3 is officially one week away! Reserve your spot for your FREE high school diploma by contacting us at 501.290.2474. 📱
#TheExcelCenter #highschooldiploma #goodwillar #Education
#SeniorSunday Graduation is now only TWO WEEKS away!! Mark your calendar because YOU have been officially invited to attend our December Graduation on Friday, December 6.
Join us as we celebrate the hard work, dedication, and achievements of our graduating class. Let’s honor their journey and look forward to the bright future ahead!
Whether you're a family member, friend, or supporter, we can’t wait to celebrate with you!💙💚
#theexcelcenter #goodwillar #diploma #adulthighschool #graduation #Classof2024
Dear Students,
We want to remind you that there will be no school from Monday, November 25 through Friday, November 29 in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday. We hope everyone enjoys this special time with family and friends, and takes the opportunity to relax, reflect, and give thanks.
Classes will resume on Monday, December 2.
Happy Thanksgiving to all! We are grateful for your continued support and look forward to seeing you after the break.
Warm regards,
The Excel Center
Congratulations on to Miranda Cunning for referring the most new students in Term 2! Are you a current or former student who knows someone 19 and older who needs their high school diploma? Refer them now to put your name in the drawing!
Have them go to www.goodwillar.org/excel or call 501.290.2474
#theexcelcenter#GoodwillAR #AdultHighSchool #diploma
