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

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…
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November 24, 2025
Industry Spotlights: High-Growth Careers for Diploma Holders in Maryland News & Events

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…
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November 11, 2025
The Power of Soft Skills: Building Confidence and Career Success at the Goodwill Excel Center News & Events

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…
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October 14, 2025
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The Excel Center Celebrates Its September 2025 Graduates News & Events

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,…
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September 26, 2025
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From Dreams to Diplomas: Excel Center Students Turn Second Chances Into Success on September 19 News & Events

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…
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September 23, 2025