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and I will never forget that moment. Now she’ s enrolled in college and pursuing a career she once thought was out of reach.”
Clearly The Excel Center is close to Lisa’ s heart, and she confirms its expansion is a top priority.“ Right now, we have a waiting list of more than 400 people who want their high school diploma. That’ s 400 lives we could help transform, and the fact that we don’ t yet have the resources to serve them all keeps me up at night.”
Providing specialized programs for veterans, people with disabilities, and individuals reentering the workforce after incarceration, GIC understands that the barriers people face are often complex and interconnected.“ In recent years another barrier has emerged: digital literacy,” Lisa reveals.“ In today’ s economy, even entry-level jobs often require some level of computer knowledge, whether it’ s filling out an online application or using software on the job.” GIC has responded by expanding digital skills training, offering everything from basic computer literacy to advanced certifications.“ What I’ ve seen is that when you remove these
▼ Lisa Rusyniak, President & CEO
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