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Get your diploma.
The Excel Center® at Melrose Plaza in Roanoke is an accredited, tuition-free high school that gives adults like you the chance to earn an actual high school diploma – not a GED.
Get vital skills training.
You can also pursue leading industry-recognized certifications through Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses, gaining valuable skills in high-demand fields. We partner with local companies to give you hands-on training.
No matter which path you pursue, The Excel Center will help you find the career you want and make a better life for you and your family.
What’s standing in the way of your degree?
Chances are, we’ve just eliminated it.
Become your own success story.
$171
The average weekly increase in your paycheck with a high school diploma, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
14,000+
Number of graduates from Excel Centers since first opening in 2010.
9,200+
Number of certificates earned since 2010.
Improve your life.
Inspire others.
The Excel Center is a second chance at your dreams. Earn your diploma and you can earn a better salary, learn lifelong skills, and discover a sense of pride and accomplishment that you can pass on to others.
With personalized support, including life coaching, career guidance, and childcare services, we remove barriers to success and empower you to take control of your future.
