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Time Management for Adult Learners: Staying on Track While Balancing Life News & Events

Time Management for Adult Learners: Staying on Track While Balancing Life

Going back to school as an adult is a powerful decision—but it’s rarely simple. Most adult learners aren’t just students. They’re parents, employees, caregivers, partners, and community members. Finding time for classes, studying, and assignments while juggling everything else can feel overwhelming, especially if school has been out of your…
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January 28, 2026
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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
The Role of Mentorship in Adult Education: Guidance and Support for Growth News & Events

The Role of Mentorship in Adult Education: Guidance and Support for Growth

Going back to school as an adult is a powerful and sometimes overwhelming decision. Between work, family, and other responsibilities, adult learners face a unique set of challenges. But the journey doesn’t have to be taken alone. Just like a coach supports their team, a mentor offers encouragement, direction, and…
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June 16, 2025
When Life Happens: How to Keep Going When School and Life Collide News & Events

When Life Happens: How to Keep Going When School and Life Collide

Let’s be real—life doesn’t care about your school schedule. Between jobs, kids, appointments, and unexpected curveballs, adult students are juggling a lot. And sometimes? Things go sideways. You catch the flu the night before a test. Your babysitter cancels. Life gets loud, messy, and unpredictable. But here’s the good news:…
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May 21, 2025
Learning Never Stops: How Continuing Education Benefits Mental and Emotional Health News & Events

Learning Never Stops: How Continuing Education Benefits Mental and Emotional Health

Education is often seen as a path to better opportunities, but its benefits go far beyond career advancement. For adult learners returning to school, the journey offers a profound boost to mental and emotional wellbeing. At the Goodwill Excel Center, we believe learning never stops, and the benefits of education…
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January 16, 2025