At Gene Xcellence, we believe every young person deserves the chance to explore their passions, develop real-world skills, and step confidently into their future. Our programs are designed to meet students exactly where they are—whether they’re discovering their interests for the first time, preparing for college or a career, or building the life skills that will carry them into adulthood.

From interactive, in-person workshops to personalized coaching, entrepreneurship training to STEM exploration, financial literacy to digital arts, our programs open doors to opportunity and empower youth across the Upstate to dream bigger, aim higher, and achieve excellence.

Every experience we offer is built on three pillars:
Career Readiness. Life Skills (Personal Finance & Mental Health). Economic Mobility.

Together, they form a pathway that helps students in grades 6-12 and young adults ages 18–24 gain clarity, confidence, and the tools to thrive.

Explore our programs below and see how Gene Xcellence is shaping the next generation of leaders, creators, innovators, and change-makers.