C7 has officially launched into Phase 2 of their Excel College journey - the Practicum! Get the latest updates abut what C7 is up to and all the different types of tracks they're entering into with Practicum Coordinator, Nicole Murray. With everything from animation to welding to non-profit administration, you don't want to miss this!

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, C7 student, Koehn Manthei, and C5 alumni, Elisabeth Schneider, reminisce on their recent trip to Italy. We talk all things Italian art, food, and fun in this special episode (we'll give you a hint - everything was molto bene!).

We're sending 2023 off with some reflection as we look back on the Core with some of C7! Give this latest episode a listen to hear their favorite lessons and stories from their time in the Core, and what they're looking forward to in Practicum.

For those who may not know yet, we hosted the first ever Excel Summer Leadership Camp this past summer! Come fall, we had a few familiar faces decide they liked us so much that they came back and joined our most recent college cohort. Give this episode a listen to hear more about Ben and Victoria's time in the Excel Summer Leadership Camp!

"But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you." In this episode of the Excel College Podcast we have the honor of talking with CEO of Diamondback Truck Covers, Ethan Wendle. With years of experience in sifting through and hiring employees, Ethan shares the key characteristics that make a potential employee stand out, and how seeking first the kingdom in the marketplace is the foundation for becoming an outstanding employee and transforming your workplace.

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we take a deep dive into what it looks like to live out the Virtue of Hunger with C6 student, Matthew Stock. Listen as we unpack this third of the four virtues, and how to stay hungry in both life and the marketplace.

In this episode, Andrew Pudewa joins us to tackle the hot topic of A.I. in education and wrestle with the question, “Does A.I. have a place in the classroom?” Andrew is the founder and director of the Institute for Excellence in Writing and a father of seven. His seminars for parents, students, and teachers have helped transform many a reluctant writer and have equipped educators with powerful tools to dramatically improve students’ skills. Give this episode a listen to hear what Pudewa has to say!

Explore the third virtue that Practicum students encounter as Austin Smith unravels what it means to live a virtuously hungry life. Stay hungry, my friends.

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we get to talk all things Classical Conversations with C.C. tutor and C7 Excel student, Natalie Kabazzi. Give it a listen to hear about how C.C. helped prepare Natalie for her time during Excel, what she loves about the similarities, and how she came to be a Challenge tutor during her college years.

In this episode of The Excel College Podcast, we talk with CEO of Edovate Learning Corp, Jessica Parnell, about how understanding the way people’s brains work allows students, parents, and teachers to work together towards a better education and environment for students to thrive. Jessica is a leading expert in the growing world of “learning without walls”. A published author, professional speaker, and former homeschool mom alum, her passion for children and education drove her to create and provide personalized education for students at all levels. Jessica specializes in e-learning solutions, home education, advanced education, and help for learning disabilities and is always looking to innovate in the homeschool space. As a board member of the Homeschool Trade Association, recipient of the Stevie Award for Women in Business, and winner of the 2017 Lehigh Valley Women of Influence Award, Jessica is at the forefront of educators committed to student success.