Excel Center Open House

Join Goodwill for a special event showcasing the launch site of the region’s first in person adult high school, The Excel Center® Kansas City. All are welcome to learn more about the Excel Center model for economic mobility, tour the school, and meet some of our educators, staff, and students. Discover opportunities to get involved and learn more about the transition to the permanent school site next year.

Attendees will also hear from panelists about the impact of the school for local businesses and our community. Details about our two panel discussions are listed below:

GFL Environmental Talent Pipeline Panel – 9:00 a.m.

Moderator: Ben Seiferman, Regional Vice President, GFL Environmental

• Christina Chandler, Community Impact Education Manager, JE Dunn Construction
• Carley Chinnis, Statewide Recruiter, MODOT
• Darin Gerke, Talent Acquisition Coordinator, MoDOC Training Academy
• John Hudson, Director of Business Relations, Metropolitan Community College
• Sarah Thomas, Senior Director, The Excel Center National Office

Oracle Student & Community Panel – 10:00 a.m.

Moderator: Dr. Robyn Wiens, Ed.D., Ed.M., Excel Center Superintendent, MERS Goodwill

• Amy Johnson, Life Coach, Excel Center Springfield
• Adam Plott, Graduate, Excel Center Springfield
• Jeff Simpson, Director, Excel Center Springfield
• Sarah Thomas, Senior Director, The Excel Center National Office

We look forward to hosting our donors and sponsors, civic leaders, training providers, employers, nonprofit and government service providers, potential students, and other interested stakeholders. 

Excel Centers offer a proven path to a high school diploma and career advancement for adults. To learn more about The Excel Center® Kansas City, click here.

Thank you to our supporters!