Opening “a million and one doors” with a High School Diploma

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 6, 2023 8:45:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center National Office

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    Byron Pillow Jr., 23, was born and raised in Indianapolis, Indiana. As a teenager who struggled with multiple learning disabilities, school wasn't a priority for Pillow, despite having support from his family. 

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    Mother of 5 Graduates from The Excel Center

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jan 3, 2023 9:30:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center National Office

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    Born in Mexico, Imelda Lopez lived far away from her local high school, and due to transportation barriers, she never attended. She moved to the United States as a teenager, was married at the age of 16, had her first child at 17, and then four more after that. To help support her family, she always worked. She was employed at a factory for 10 years, but the work became too taxing as she grew older. 

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    The Excel Center Has Two New Locations

    [fa icon="calendar'] Oct 25, 2022 3:00:00 PM / by Sarah Thomas posted in The Excel Center, Education, The Excel Center National Office

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    Recognizing that nearly a half million working-age Hoosiers lack a high school diploma, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana opened The Excel Center in 2010. The Excel Center is a tuition-free public high school for adults offering an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma. In addition, graduates are able to earn college credits and industry-recognized certifications — all at no cost.

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    Learn About The Excel Center Movement

    [fa icon="calendar'] Jun 16, 2022 7:30:00 AM / by Sarah Thomas posted in The Excel Center, Education, Goodwill Education, The Excel Center National Office

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    Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana proudly operates 15 Excel Center locations that support Hoosier adults returning to school to achieve their educational and career goals. The adult high schools provide onsite child care, transportation assistance and life coaching - all at no cost to the student.

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