This innovative model distinguishes itself by offering options to the GED and the National External Diploma Program.  Through a blend of traditional high school course requirements students earn credentials that increase access to higher education, employment with higher wages and increased career prospects.  Students will be able to attend classes in the morning or afternoon, 5 days a week, 12 months a year.  The Excel Center will address critical non-academic barriers to employment opportunity, such as transportation, childcare, reliable housing, mental and physical health. Students in the Excel Center will develop supportive relationships with staff and fellow students which will encourage their progress and academic engagement.

Every student will develop an individual learning plan based upon his or her unique interests and abilities.  The Excel Center will provide students the opportunity to connect the material they learn to skills that are helpful and necessary in future education, training and/or work environments.  Remedial and basic high school course work will be balanced with tangible skills’ training that focuses on improving students’ employ-ability.    Current relationships with community colleges and employer-based training programs will help leverage additional relationships and thus provide greater access for our students.