EXCEL Alaska, Inc.

Overview

EXCEL Alaska, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping high school students and young adults with essential transitional skills and career exploration opportunities to achieve success, particularly focusing on rural Alaska[1][3][4]. The organization aims to enhance personal, social, and career development through a variety of programs and services.

Programs and Services

Alaska EXCEL plays a crucial role in supplementing Career and Technical Education (CTE) curricula in rural Alaska school districts. Their educational opportunities begin as early as the 7th grade and continue until the summer after high school graduation. Key areas of focus include:

• Foundational Sessions: These sessions concentrate on life skills such as leadership, healthy living, and employability skills, starting from grades 7 through 12[2].
• Specialty Sessions: These involve career exploration, post-secondary preparation, and obtaining job-relevant certifications. Students explore careers in sectors like healthcare, construction, heavy equipment operation, aviation, culinary arts, and maritime[2].
• College and Careers: This includes test preparation, scholarship guidance, financial aid assistance, and resume-building skills[2].

Impact and Support

Alaska EXCEL has received positive feedback from both students and community leaders for providing valuable life skills and career preparation. Supporters, such as Doyon, Limited, highlight the program's impact on youth and communities in Alaska[2].

Financials

For the fiscal year ending June 2023, EXCEL Alaska reported total revenues of approximately $3,575,362, with the majority coming from grants and contributions[1].

Leadership

As of the last available data, key personnel include Carol Wilson as Executive Director and Christa Wilson as Director of Finance and Administration[1].