2022 Xcel Students of the Year
Marcus
Bryan County, GA
Overcame challenges, gained confidence and made big gains educationally and socially.
Zion
Chatham County, GA
Being a leader at Chatham Skills Camp and then a Mentor at Effingham Skills Camp.
Keith
Effingham County, GA
Demonstrated growth in Soft Skills training, being a leader and “Getting Up, Showing Up and Speaking Up”.
Marie
South Florida
Enrolled in Virtual Design Construction program and exemplifies being “Fueled With Purpose”.
Kevin
South Florida
Completed pre-apprenticeship electrical program and moving towards a 4 year electrical degree.
Michael Jaudon
Patrick Mastrianni Champion Of Community Award
Being a leader and giving back to young people through coaching.
MARIE joined Xcel as a high school student via Palm Beach Preparatory Charter Academy and is enrolled in the Virtual Design and Construction program with Hedrick Brothers Construction.
She is also working with Xcel as an administrative intern and is giving back to help other students be “Fueled With Purpose!”
2021 Xcel Students of the Year
Hunter
Bryan County, GA
Worked hard and was very reliable for a job Xcel helped him get.
Kameron
Chatham County, GA
Inspired others through commitment to overcome life obstacles.
Hayden
Effingham County, GA
Exhibited high character and strong work ethic at his job.
Nicholas & Angela
South Florida
Excelled in training and achieving goals by furthering education.
ANGELA is our 1st female Student Of The Year, she is fantastic at setting goals and working with purpose.
She records music, dances and is pursing a degree in neuroscience.
2020 Xcel Students of the year
Joel
Bryan County, GA
Worked hard in school, at his job and took care of his family.
Nelson
Chatham County, GA
Worked a full time logistics job and inspired other young people.
Hunter
Effingham County, GA
Worked hard in school and life to be a better man and help others.
Jason
South Florida
Worked his way up to manage a store and not give up on himself.
JASON used to be homeless, but came into the Xcel Mentoring Network and started turning his life around.
He worked hard, saved money and is purchased his first house.
2019 Xcel Students of the year
Ethan
Bryan County, GA
Working a full time job while taking care of his mother who was battling cancer.
Javier
Chatham County, GA
Working a full time job while going through premarital counseling with his fiance.
BJ
South Florida
Working a job while working hard to get get his CDL (Commercial Driver’s License).
JAVIER was in Xcel’s first group of young men that was mentored and went through our FUELED WITH PURPOSE training.
He is now married, has a full time job, has a heart to give back and is an Xcel Mentor.
community impact
Mobile Training Units
Xcel takes mentoring to our Community Partners.
Expanding
Xcel looks to expand into new territories with new Directors.
giving back
Xcel hosts the Joy Prom for our Special Needs Community in our South Georgia.
Job Opportunities
Xcel finds ways to create employment opportunities for our young people.
IMPACTING THE WHOLE COMMUNITY
It’s a great opportunity to make friends and better your self by setting goals, while getting help from others that really care.
Xcel Student
It has been rewarding teaching young men the value of time that has be given to them and the importance of how they will never get it back.
Xcel Mentor
Xcel gives me the platform to teach young men how to discover their purpose in this world.
Xcel Mentor
Xcel has helped me see how we are better together. The importance of having right relationships in our lives usually leads us to achieving our goals faster.
Xcel Mentor
Xcel in the news
Local Mobile Mentoring Program Enriching Young Adults WPBF 2021
Xcel Strategies Honors Success of Mentoring Program Savannah Now 2020
Vaden Automotive Group enters partnership with XCEL Strategies WJCL 2020
Home Builders Association of Greater Savannah contributes to Xcel Strategies, helping young men WTOC 2019
West Palm mentor means business with new YMCA fitness class Palm Beach Post 2019
Metal workers showcase skills at 2nd annual Xcel Welding Competition Savannah Now 2018
Xcel Mentoring Network To Host 9th Annual “Once Upon A Time” Joy Prom Savannah Tribune 2018
Exchange Club learns about Xcel Savannah Now 2018
Savannah Xcel mentoring program guides boys to find success as men Savannah Now 2017
Joy Prom held in Savannah WTOC 2017
Savannah man’s experience fuels mentorships for young men Savannah Now 2016