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Setting Yourself Up for Success Before Your First Day Back to School

Deciding to return to school as an adult is a big step—and a powerful one. Whether you’re finishing your high school diploma to advance your career, support your family, or prove something to yourself, the days before your first class matter more than you might think. Success doesn’t start on…

onthemarcmediaJanuary 19, 2026

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It’s Never Too Late: Debunking the Myths That Keep Adults from Returning to School

For many adults, the idea of going back to school can feel overwhelming—even impossible. Life gets in the way. Work schedules, family responsibilities, financial pressure, and past experiences with school all pile up, creating a powerful internal voice that says, “It’s too late for me.” At the Goodwill Excel Center,…

onthemarcmediaDecember 23, 2025

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The Hidden Benefits of Going Back to School as an Adult

A fresh start, a stronger future, and a community that believes in you. People often talk about adult education in terms of checking a box: finish the high school diploma, get a better job, move forward. But anyone who walks through the doors of the Baltimore Excel Center knows the…

onthemarcmediaDecember 10, 2025

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Parenting + Schooling = Possible: Supporting Student-Parents at The Excel Center

Going back to school is no small task, especially when you’re doing it with little ones watching, cheering, and sometimes crying from the sidelines. For many students who are also parents, the decision to return to the classroom is not just about earning a diploma, but it’s about creating a…

onthemarcmediaNovember 24, 2025

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Industry Spotlights: High-Growth Careers for Diploma Holders in Maryland

Earning your high school diploma is more than a personal achievement, it’s a launchpad for new opportunities. In Maryland, industries are growing fast and looking for motivated and skilled workers to fill essential roles. Whether you’re drawn to healthcare, technology, trades, or office administration, there are career paths that don’t…

onthemarcmediaNovember 11, 2025

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Building the Right Technical Skills for Today’s Workforce

Going back to school as an adult can be both exciting and intimidating. Between family responsibilities, work, and classes, finding time to learn new technology might feel like one more thing on an already full plate. But developing technical skills isn’t just about keeping up—it’s about opening doors to better…

onthemarcmediaOctober 30, 2025

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The Power of Soft Skills: Building Confidence and Career Success at the Goodwill Excel Center

At the Goodwill Excel Center in Baltimore, students are gaining much more than a high school diploma—they’re developing the personal and professional tools that help them thrive long after graduation. Among the most valuable of these tools are soft skills, often referred to as “people skills” or “employability skills.” While…

onthemarcmediaOctober 14, 2025

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The Excel Center Celebrates Its September 2025 Graduates

On Friday, September 19, 2025, the Baltimore Excel Center—Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake’s tuition-free adult high school—held its second graduation ceremony at the University of Maryland, Baltimore’s SMC Campus Center. The celebration marked a milestone for students who worked tirelessly to earn their high school diplomas while balancing work, family,…

onthemarcmediaSeptember 26, 2025

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From Dreams to Diplomas: Excel Center Students Turn Second Chances Into Success on September 19

On Friday, September 19, dozens of proud Baltimore Excel Center students will walk across the stage in caps and gowns — a milestone that, for many, once felt out of reach. Many of this year’s graduates balanced jobs, parenting, and even housing instability while completing their studies. Their determination reflects…

onthemarcmediaSeptember 23, 2025

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Education Journey

Turning Your Personal Growth Into a Family Story Going back to school as an adult is a big step. It takes courage, commitment, and a willingness to believe in your future. But if you're a parent, that journey isn’t something you take alone. It naturally ripples through your household —…

onthemarcmediaSeptember 26, 2025

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Setting Yourself Up for Success Before Your First Day Back to School

It’s Never Too Late: Debunking the Myths That Keep Adults from Returning to School

The Hidden Benefits of Going Back to School as an Adult

Parenting + Schooling = Possible: Supporting Student-Parents at The Excel Center

Industry Spotlights: High-Growth Careers for Diploma Holders in Maryland

Building the Right Technical Skills for Today’s Workforce

The Power of Soft Skills: Building Confidence and Career Success at the Goodwill Excel Center

The Excel Center Celebrates Its September 2025 Graduates

From Dreams to Diplomas: Excel Center Students Turn Second Chances Into Success on September 19

How to Talk to Your Kids About Your Education Journey

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