Virginia’s First Adult High School Partners with 51°µÍø

51°µÍø and The Excel Center held an event Friday, March 13, to celebrate a new partnership. Here is a joint news release from 51°µÍø and Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, which operates The Excel Center:

Adult learners at The Excel Center are one step closer to graduating with their standard high school diploma and an industry-recognized certificate, thanks to a collaboration with 51°µÍø. An official signing on Friday, March 13, by Richmond Vincent, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries of the Valleys, and Dr. Laura J. Treanor, President of 51°µÍø, solidified the partnership.

The Excel Center’s adult learners will be able to select career pathways in healthcare, light manufacturing and select trades, with each pathway resulting in either a credential or certification. This focus ensures that each graduate leaves The Excel Center with a strong future in the workforce. 

Read more about the partnership and see photos from the signing ceremony.