Making a Difference

Our Strategic Approach

Since 1991, Choosing to Excel (C2E) has been a trusted leader in mentorship, youth development, and family engagement.

  • Positive Youth Development (PYD)

  • Evidence Based Programs

  • Long-Term Support Systems

    • Age Appropriate

    • Medically Accurate

    • Culturally Responsive

    • Parent-Inclusive

    • Aligns with Arkansas DOE Standards

    • Civility and Respect

    • Risk Avoidance Skills

    • Academic Success

    • Enrichment Exposure

    • Essential Life Skills

    • Leadership Development

    • Evidence based curriculum

    • Small group sessions

    • In-school mentoring

    • Summer camp

    • Community events

    • Conferences

    • Referrals to wrap-around services.

    • Community partnerships

“Every young person deserves support, encouragement, and the opportunity to succeed.”

C2E EXCELLING ACROSS ARKANSAS AND BEYOND

IMPACTING ONE AT A TIME

Since 1991, Choosing to Excel has helped young people make critical decisions that impact them for the rest of their lives. Our programs reach over 10,000 students per year! That’s over 10,000 chances to help students choose to excel.

COUNTIES IMPACTED BY CHOOSING TO EXCEL:

Conway
Faulkner
Desha
Pulaski
Jefferson
Chicot
Lonoke
White

Numbers that make a difference

#2

Arkansas ranks #2 in the nation for teenage pregnancies.

11,000

Choosing To Excel reaches 11,000+ students through mentoring services, teen pregnancy reduction programs, and classroom presentations.

100%

100% of students who complete our Youth Leadership Program graduate from high school.