EXCEL CENTER CELEBRATES LARGEST EVER GRADUATING CLASS
In June, The Excel Centers in Little Rock and Springdale celebrated a mile- stone moment—graduating a record 73 students. Little Rock’s campus made his- tory with its largest graduating class ever: 61 graduates proudly walked across the stage. Each cap and gown symbolized deter- mination, resilience, and the life-changing power of second chances. These students didn’t earn a GED—they earned fully ac- credited high school diplomas through Ar- kansas’ only tuition-free adult high school. At The Excel Center, students receive more than an education. By offering free childcare, transportation assistance, life coaching and flexible scheduling, we help remove the barriers that often stand be- tween adults and their goals. That sup- port, combined with their hard work, made this record-breaking achievement possible. And it was made possible because of you. Every donation and every purchase at Goodwill helps fund life-changing pro- grams like The Excel Center—proving that when a community believes in people, amazing things happen.
Scan this QR code to see a recap of the Little Rock graduation.
EXCEL CENTER JOINS department OF EDUCATION BOARD TO CELEBRATE SENIOR CITIZEN GRADUATES
Goodwill Industries of Arkansas was honored to join the Arkansas De- partment of Education in celebrating our inspiring Senior Citizen Graduates from The Excel Center®.
To see these graduates share their stories, scan this QR code.
Over the years, these remarkable individuals have shown that it’s never too late to achieve a dream. Three gradu- ates—Patricia Nesby (June 2024), Robin Turner (June 2024), and Audrey Palmer (June 2025)—were recognized and shared powerful reflections on their journeys. We are proud to support community members of all ages in earning their high school diplomas.
upcoming graduations
little rock + december 12
springdale + december 16
learn more at goodwillar.org/excel
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