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ACB Excel

Parents and children, learning together. 

ACB Excel is a community-funded initiative at 天涯海角社区 that empowers entire families by providing parents and their school-aged children with access to academic programs and services, simultaneously. Parents get rapid credentialing for high-wage, in-demand jobs, while their children engage in enriching activities that support their well-being. 

This two-generational approach, which is free for all participants, improves economic stability and strengthens individual families. As parents and their children work together they:

  • Achieve together
  • Conquer life鈥檚 challenges together
  • Believe in themselves and in their ability to impact each other鈥檚 success

Helping families achieve, conquer, and believe. That is the transformational power of the ACB Excel initiative.

Get Involved!

Parents

Enroll in academic programs that lead to higher-wage, in-demand jobs. Expand your personal financial literacy, and talk with career and academic success coaches.

Children

Engage in hands-on, team-building activities that support social, emotional and academic well-being 鈥� with an emphasis on literacy and STEM education.

Community

Promote economic and social mobility among citizens with volunteer opportunities, mentorships, internships, job placement pipelines and program investment.

The ACB Excel scholarship was created in honor of Annette Cornwell Bauer, president and founder of Blakeland Construction. As a successful female in a male-dominated profession, Annette exemplified the value of a diverse workforce. She believed everyone deserved support for cultivating their talents and pursuing their career goals, and she believed business and industry should play a major role in providing that support 鈥� by serving as mentors, enriching workforce education, and providing pipelines to meaningful employment.

Who can enroll in the ACB Excel program?

Classes for the ACB Excel program are free and are held several times a year. Each class has a different subject matter, determined by the needs of local employers. Past sessions have included Building Maintenance; future sessions may include Phlebotomy and Central Sterile Processing. 

Applicants must:

  • Be the parent or guardian of a child enrolled in an Alachua County public school
  • Be a low-income resident of Alachua County
  • Be employed full/part time or have history of employment
  • Complete the application and interview process

Participants must:

  • Attend workshops
  • Engage in professional development
  • Meet with program specialists
  • Create a resume
  • Participate in mock interviews

Get in touch!

To learn more about ACB Excel, contact Jen Homard at jen.homard@sfcollege.edu or call 352-395-5493.