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Overcoming barriers: Excel Center helps adults earn high school diploma
The Southeast Missourian wrote a feature on the new Excel Center in Cape Girardeau which offers adults a chance to earn a high school diploma, tackling barriers such as child care and transportation. Read more here!
Read MoreRecovery Friendly School is also a Recovery Friendly Workplace
In October 2024, Excel Center was featured in the ATTC Messenger in regards to our success in facilitating recovery both in and out of the classroom. Read more here!
Read MoreGoodwill Excel Center to Host Springfield Open House on Monday, October 15
Dignitaries, donors, students, area businesses get a sneak peek at the new school WHAT: MERS Goodwill will host an open house for its Springfield Excel Center at 1514 S. Glenstone Ave. on Monday, October 15. Prospective students, Springfield residents, area businesses and dignitaries will be able to experience the new Excel Center first hand. There will…
Read MoreGoodwill Excel Centers Set to Return to In Class Learning In All Locations
First term starts online on Monday, August 16 for nearly 950 students ST. LOUIS, MO (August 13, 2021) – MERS Goodwill announces that all four Goodwill Excel Centers located in St. Louis, Poplar Bluff, Springfield, and Columbia will start Term 1 of the 2021/2022 school year on Monday, August 16, largely in-person. For the safety…
Read MoreEnterprise Holdings Foundation Contributes $125,000 Grant to MERS Goodwill Excel Centers
Enterprise grant will assist adult learners earn their high school diplomas ST. LOUIS, MO (July xx, 2021) –The Enterprise Holdings Foundation has, once again, graciously granted $125,000 to MERS Goodwill for use in the organization’s Goodwill Excel Centers. The Foundation, affiliated in operation with the Enterprise Rent-A-Car, National Car Rental, and Alamo Rent-A-Car brands, is…
Read MoreMissouri Goodwill Excel Centers Start New Term This Week
Term 4 is the school’s largest term yet with 985 students enrolled! ST. LOUIS, MO (March 24, 2021) – MERS Goodwill Excel Centers began Term 4 on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in all four locations: St. Louis, Springfield, Poplar Bluff and Columbia. The Goodwill Excel Centers began the year with over 220 graduates earning their…
Read MoreGoodwill Excel Centers Gear Up for End of the Year Celebrations
POPLAR BLUFF, MO (March, 2021) – MERS Goodwill is pleased to announce the start of term four of the Excel Centers. After a long year of uncertainty, virtual learning, and working together to provide a safe and healthy environment for learning, the students and staff of the Excel Centers are looking forward to the joys…
Read MoreAll Four Goodwill Excel Centers In Missouri Are Now Accredited
A step in the right direction for the adult high school program ST. LOUIS, MO (December 2, 2020) – MERS Goodwill announces that all four Goodwill Excel Centers located in St. Louis, Poplar Bluff, Springfield, and Columbia are now accredited. The Missouri Nonpublic Schools Accrediting Association evaluated the schools and granted full accreditation to the…
Read MoreMERS Goodwill Excel Centers Hosts Fall Graduations
Adult high schools to hold graduation ceremonies on September 25 & 26 ST. LOUIS, MO (September 21, 2020) – MERS Goodwill announces the commencement ceremonies of students from the Goodwill Excel Centers in Poplar Bluff, Columbia, and Springfield on Friday, September 25 and in the St. Louis location on Saturday, September 26. In total, the…
Read MoreGoodwill Excel Centers Set to Utilize Online Learning In All Locations
First term starts online on Monday, August 17 for nearly 700 students ST. LOUIS, MO (August 14, 2020) – MERS Goodwill announces that all four Goodwill Excel Centers located in St. Louis, Poplar Bluff, Springfield, and Columbia will start term 1 of the 2020/2021 school year on Monday, August 17, virtually. For the safety of…
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