Indianapolis Metropolitan High School is Goodwill’s best-fit school for grades 9-12, supporting teenaged students experiencing barriers to education and ensuring graduates can either enter college or the workforce. These outcomes are met through a number of wraparound services Indy Met offers for its student population, including transportation, child care and family empowerment coaching.
Finding a Balanced Education at Indy Met
[fa icon="calendar'] Sep 12, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, mental health, Goodwill Education
Growing with Goodwill
[fa icon="calendar'] Aug 22, 2023 1:00:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Disability, Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education
When Damiyah Lawrence enrolled at Indianapolis Metropolitan High School during her freshman year, she struggled with a learning disability.
Goodwill Celebrates the Beginning of the 2023 - 24 School Year!
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 31, 2023 1:45:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Education
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana announces The Excel Center's and Indianapolis Metropolitan High School’s first day of school for the 2023 - 24 year. Doors open on July 31, 2023, for all 17 central and southern Indiana campuses.
Building Our Communities One Donation at a Time
[fa icon="calendar'] Jul 18, 2023 1:30:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Disability, The Excel Center, Goodwill Commercial Services, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Foundation, Criminal History, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Strategic Plan, Goodwill Education, LGBTQ
Thanks to your support, lives are being changed in your community. In addition to significant growth in our Retail, eCommerce and Commercial Services divisions over the past year, we currently employ nearly 5,000 Hoosiers – 61% of whom have barriers to employment, like a disability, criminal history or lack of a high school diploma.
Congratulations to Our 2023 Educators of the Year!
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 2, 2023 2:30:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana proudly presents its 2023 Educators of the Year!
Announcing Goodwill's 2023 Award Honorees...
[fa icon="calendar'] May 6, 2023 10:00:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Employment, Nurse-Family Partnership, Disability, TalentSource, Success Story, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Goodwill Outlet, Criminal History, Parents, Retail, Former Addiction, Mission Awareness, Mission Coaches, LGBTQ
Each year, Goodwill celebrates some of the most extraordinary Hoosiers we serve through a ceremony that honors recipients across seven award categories. Eligible nominees include employees, students, program participants and community partners. When you donate and shop at Goodwill, you're empowering people in your community, like those whose stories you can watch below, so thank you for your support. Together we're changing lives!
Indy Met Supports Student's Passion
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 10, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, a best-fit school for grades 9-12, not only supports students with barriers, but also places an emphasis on ensuring students enroll in college or enter into a career that offers a living wage post-graduation. To achieve this, the school often finds intuitive ways to support students’ career development. The certified nursing assistant (CNA) course offered through Indy Met is a perfect example.
Celebrating Black History Month with Shannon Brown
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 1, 2023 3:00:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Leadership Spotlight, Black History Month
February is Black History Month, and Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana is proud and excited to celebrate its Black and African American leaders, mission participants and students. Shannon E.G. Brown is a shining example of a strong, inspiring leader who joined Goodwill Education Initiatives nearly three years ago.
Indy Met College Visit Day
[fa icon="calendar'] Nov 18, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Shannon Brown posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
This fall, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Goodwill’s best-fit school for students in grades 9-12, took the entire student body on their first College Visit Field Trip Day.
Indy Met Celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
[fa icon="calendar'] Oct 28, 2022 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, National Hispanic Heritage Month
Hispanic Heritage Month is recognized across the United States from September 15 - October 15 each year. Recently, Indianapolis Met High School, Goodwill’s traditional school for students in grades 9-12, celebrated Latin cultures by hosting an engaging and educational student assembly, as students have enjoyed similar activities in the past.