Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana proudly presents its 2024 Educators of the Year!
2024 Goodwill Educators of the Year
[fa icon="calendar'] Jun 3, 2024 11:45:00 AM / by Riley McCarthy posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education, Mission Awareness, Leadership Spotlight, Goodwill Education, Non Profit Leadership
Goodwill Celebrates Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
[fa icon="calendar'] May 31, 2024 12:15:00 PM / by Riley McCarthy posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Leadership Spotlight, University Heights, Educator Appreciation Month, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month and as part of our celebration of this cultural holiday, we are excited to highlight Connie De Castro, a science teacher and leader at The Excel Center® location at University Heights.
Chasing Dreams with The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 30, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in Employment, The Excel Center, Education, Goodwill Education
After working different jobs at minimum wage, Allen Kessinger realized that he had a dream of becoming an Indianapolis police officer – but he needed a high school diploma to apply for a position and begin training. A Core 40 diploma would allow Allen to earn a family-sustaining income and grow in his career.
Excel Center Graduate Redefines Success
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 2, 2024 12:12:32 PM / by Rachel Moehle posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, The Excel Center, Education, Goodwill Education, University Heights
The Excel Center Celebrates Winter Graduates
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 27, 2024 9:15:00 AM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults, recently celebrated 339 graduates during its winter ceremonies. Designed to empower individuals to overcome adversity and reach their potential, The Excel Center provides a unique opportunity for adult learners to earn an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma.
The Resilient Spirit: Nicole’s Story of Triumph
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 15, 2024 1:00:00 PM / by Sam Stockman posted in The Excel Center, Education, Southern Indiana, Goodwill Education
Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership Provides Hope to Young Moms
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 27, 2024 1:30:00 PM / by Jenny Kakasuleff posted in Nurse-Family Partnership, Success Story, The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
When Natalie Preimesberger enrolled in Goodwill’s Nurse-Family Partnership® (NFP) in 2019, she had no job, no transportation, no stable housing, no high school diploma and many challenges to overcome. She grew up in a household where she experienced trauma, including exposure to substance abuse.
Earning a Diploma and Creating a Legacy
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 20, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in The Excel Center, Education, Multi-gen impact, Goodwill Education
To grow in his career and earn a family-sustaining wage, Mark Powell needed his high school diploma.
Celebrating Black History Month with L’Tanya White
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 13, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in The Excel Center, Education, DEI, Black History Month
Black History Month continues, and so does Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana’s highlight of African American leaders contributing to our mission: changing lives every day through education, employment and health. Our next spotlight is on L’Tanya White, the director of The Excel Center® in Clarksville. She brings a passion for inspiring others and 20 years of experience to the school’s staff and students.
Staying Motivated at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 30, 2024 3:00:00 PM / by Noelle Gray posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness
The Excel Center®, Goodwill’s tuition-free high school for adults, provided a priceless opportunity for Veronica McNeil to earn her high school diploma in a supportive environment.