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Goodwill Industries of the Chesapeake

Family First: How Loved Ones Helped Baltimore Excel Center Students Reach Graduation Day News & Events

Family First: How Loved Ones Helped Baltimore Excel Center Students Reach Graduation Day

When people picture a high school graduate, they often imagine a teenager crossing a stage with proud parents cheering from the audience. At the Baltimore Excel Center, the scene looks a little different. Many graduates are parents themselves. Some work full-time jobs. Others care for children, aging relatives, or both.…
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June 30, 2026
Two students cheer at Goodwill Excel and Workforce Graduation
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
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