Governors State University School of Extended Learning

Prepare for a Career in Early Intervention

Starting September 24, this 100% online course is designed for occupational therapists, OTAs, new graduates, and early-career professionals interested in the Illinois Early Intervention (EI) Program.

Learn about:
• Illinois EI credentialing requirements
• OT’s role and value in EI
• Best practices for EI assessment and intervention
• Career planning and real-world application

The course includes 10 learning modules, live and asynchronous sessions, networking, and mentorship opportunities.

Earn a certificate and digital badge upon completion. EI continuing education units are also available.

Course starts September 24. For all details and to register: https://tinyurl.com/EI-September

Achieve Your Degree Faster
Credit for Prior Learning Can Help!

Your work experience, training, military service, community involvement, and life experiences have value, and they may be worth college credit!
Join our upcoming FREE Credit for Prior Learning (CPL) information session to learn how your knowledge and experience can be evaluated for credit toward your degree.

Put your experience to work toward your education!

September 24
6 p.m.
Online via TEAMS (link will be sent after registration)
Sign up here: https://tinyurl.com/CPLInfoSession

General CPL program: https://www.govst.edu/credit-prior-learning

Employers - Connect with Future Community Health Workers

GovState students are preparing to become certified Community Health Workers (CHWs) and are seeking employers to provide work-based learning opportunities as they complete their apprenticeships. Join us for an information session to learn more about partnering with the CHW Apprenticeship Program.

Discover how CHWs and apprentices can support patient navigation, advance health equity, and expand outreach related to social determinants of health (SDOH) in underserved communities.

Information Session Details:
Thursday, August 26
10 a.m.
Topic: CHW Apprenticeship Program Partnerships, Employer Benefits & Student Pathways

Microsoft Teams meeting
Join: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/214204068618260?p=p0PD0PSOI0Ats5GcTM
Meeting ID: 214 204 068 618 260
Passcode: 9AK22y4s

Learn how your organization can help prepare the next generation of CHWs while strengthening community health outcomes.

🚨 Classes start next week, but it's not too late to enroll!

GovState's NEW Micro-Credentials offer a flexible way to build valuable skills and stand out in today's workforce.

✔️ Available for credit or non-credit
✔️ Designed for busy professionals
✔️ Learn practical skills in leadership, communication, management, public service, and more
✔️ Taught by experienced GovState faculty

Whether you're advancing in your current role or preparing for a new opportunity, there's a Micro-Credential for you.

Enroll today: https://tinyurl.com/4hcut4t5

Build Your Public Administration Expertise

Expand your skills in leadership, technology, and human resources with GovState’s Public Administration Micro-Credentials.
Choose from three online, asynchronous courses:

• Ethics & Leadership in Public Administration (PADM 8200) – Develop ethical decision-making and leadership skills for government and nonprofit organizations.

• Data, Information & Technology in Public Administration (PADM 6700) – Learn to use data and technology to address public-sector challenges and support digital transformation.

• Public Human Resource Administration (PADM 7300) – Explore HR management, staffing, compensation, employee development, and labor relations in government.

$875 per course
August 31–December 13

Micro-credential students learn alongside degree-seeking students and may apply their earned micro-credential toward academic credit if they later enroll in a GovState degree program.

For course details and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/PublicAdmininstration

K9 Day at STEAM Camp! 🐾

Our campers had some very special four-legged visitors! From meeting the K9s and their handlers to learning about their important work, it was a paws-itively fun day of learning, discovery, and STEAM!

⏰ The countdown is on - Classes start in 2 weeks! ⏰

GovState's NEW Micro-Credentials!

Flexible. Focused. Built for Today's Professionals.

Whether you're looking to sharpen your skills, earn a new credential, or prepare for your next career move, GovState's Micro-Credentials make professional growth more accessible than ever.

Choose credit or non-credit options and gain practical, in-demand skills in leadership, communication, management, public service, and more through focused courses taught by GovState faculty.

Invest in your future - one credential at a time.

Now enrolling! Learn more and register: https://tinyurl.com/4hcut4t5

🏃‍♀️ GovState's Annual Jaguar 5K!

Get ready to hit the course with us at GovState for a fun-filled, chip-timed 5K through our scenic campus! Whether you’re a seasoned runner, a casual walker, or somewhere in between, there’s a place for you.

🎉 All ages. All fitness levels. One great day!

Grab your family, friends and fellow Jaguars, lace up your sneakers, and get ready to make some memories!

Sunday, October 25

🐾 Ready to join the pack? Register today!

Governors State University Jaguar 5K Come run or walk the race with me and stay for the party at Governors State! Use coupon code ALUMNISAVE10 and I'll see you there at the finish-line!

Build Your Brand. Strengthen Your Message. Advance Your Career.

Take your professional communication skills to the next level with two new GovState Micro-Credentials designed for today's workforce!

Integrated Marketing & Communication (COMM 5050)
Saturday, September 12 & 19

Personal Branding Strategies (COMM 4050)
Friday, October 2 & 9

Learn how to create strategic, audience-focused messaging, strengthen your professional brand, and confidently communicate your skills in the workplace, interviews, networking, and leadership settings.

• Earn a micro-credential
• Learn alongside degree-seeking students
• Pass/fail course format
• Micro-credentials may be applied toward academic credit if you later enroll in a GovState degree program.

$300 per course | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

For course details and to register, visit: https://tinyurl.com/4hcut4t5

Connecting with our community at the annual CSCC Golf Outing on Monday!