In December of 2023, we opened our second Goodwill Training and Education Center (GTEC), this one in Little Rock. The Excel Center and The Academy, both of which have been located at the Scott Hamilton headquarters, were consolidated into one area to better serve the students and the community. “This campus will allow us to be more efficient and effective in the delivery of our mission of changing lives through education, training and employment in Central Arkansas,” said GIA President and CEO Brian Marsh. “Many of our Excel graduates move immediately into The Academy to earn certifications and credentials that will lead them to meaningful employment in the state’s top industries. With GTEC campuses located in Little Rock and Springdale, we have become a viable pipeline for skilled workers to help address the workforce shortages in Arkansas.” Marsh added, “Our strategic plan includes replicating the GTEC model around the state to unlock opportunities and better empower communities in order to thrive.” The GTEC facility will also offer a new Opportunity Center where community partners can
work from a shared space to offer their expertise in different services to the public, Goodwill employees and students. From financial institutions to health care providers, this will allow Goodwill to remove even more barriers to the people served through the GIA mission services.
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