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2026
April
07,
2026
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15:13 PM
America/Chicago
Aspiring drone pilots can soon become FAA-certified with the Earthrise Energy Jaguar STARS Drone Train Program at Governors State University (GovState).
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March
05,
2026
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10:11 AM
America/Chicago
Continuing education is for all ages, which The Knowledge Exchange (TKE) at Governors State University (GovState) puts into practice with its lifelong learning program.
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February
03,
2026
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09:50 AM
America/Chicago
Something as simple as clicking on a Facebook ad introduced Krystle to a new journey and career path in clean energy, which she hadn’t considered before joining the Clean Energy Jobs Training Program (CEJA). The program provides free training in …
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2025
November
13,
2025
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15:05 PM
America/Chicago
Not every lesson is learned in a classroom – something the latest cohort of Jaguar Jumps (JJ) students at Governors State University (GovState) know from experience. This semester, the JJ cohort, the largest in the program’s history at 24 …
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October
07,
2025
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15:54 PM
America/Chicago
The Calumet Area Industrial Commission (CAIC), with support from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO), launched the Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program to address critical manufacturing workforce …
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September
09,
2025
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11:32 AM
America/Chicago
Currently thriving in his role as a Planner I at Federal Signal in University Park, Eric Belitz is grateful for the Registered Apprenticeship Program at Governors State University (GovState) that elevated his skillset.
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April
02,
2025
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12:00 PM
America/Chicago
Governors State University’s (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) recently released its Annual Report, highlighting some of its achievements from the 2023 – 2024 academic year.
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March
04,
2025
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14:30 PM
America/Chicago
Governors State University's (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) is seeking individuals interested in empowering the next generation of skilled professionals.To support SXL's latest initiative, passionate instructors are needed for courses …
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February
04,
2025
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13:15 PM
America/Chicago
With a shared goal to inspire the next generation to pursue a career in manufacturing and STEM, Governors State University’s (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) partnered with Southworks for another year in a row to kick off the engineering …
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2024
December
02,
2024
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09:27 AM
America/Chicago
Any students, faculty, or community members looking for a secure and professional testing environment can make requests to use Governors State University’s (GovState) Testing Center.Faculty may submit exam requests for their students to complete …
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November
12,
2024
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10:37 AM
America/Chicago
International Education Week spans November 18-22 and Governors State University’s (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) is highlighting the growth opportunities for those mentoring the next generation of learners.Whether a beginning teacher …
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October
07,
2024
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14:24 PM
America/Chicago
Soaring to new heights isn’t limited to high school graduates with Governors State University’s (GovState) aviation courses.From planes to drones, anyone 16 years and older with a passion for flight can register for a course to learn how to operate …
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September
10,
2024
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15:10 PM
America/Chicago
Over the summer, Jaguar Jumps (JJ) hosted a STEAM Camp at Governors State University (GovState) full of fun activities mixed with life skills.It was a day-long affair for JJ students who engaged in different tasks that offered chances to practice …
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June
04,
2024
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10:28 AM
America/Chicago
In a world where finding the right fit for education can be a challenge, one teenager's journey to pursue his passion for aviation has taken flight in unexpected ways, bringing him to Governors State University (GovState).
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April
03,
2024
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10:04 AM
America/Chicago
From student to alumni to Governors State University (GovState) employee, Kevin Shane (’20) has been through a journey of highs and lows since graduating with his bachelor’s in Computer Science.
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March
04,
2024
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16:23 PM
America/Chicago
In a move to ready more licensed airplane pilots for takeoff, Governors State University (GovState) is partnering with D14 Aviation to launch a new pilot licensure training program.
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February
06,
2024
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15:59 PM
America/Chicago
Gearing up to reach new heights, Governors State University's (GovState) School of Extended Learning (SXL) is sponsoring two competitions this year, one for drones and one for robotics, as part of their year-long program, funded by Amazon, that …
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2023
December
05,
2023
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16:57 PM
America/Chicago
Craig Schmidt, Executive Director of the School of Extended Learning (SXL) at Governors State University (GovState), has recently been invited to join the Illinois Workforce Innovation Board’s (IWIB) Apprenticeship Illinois Committee.The committee …
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November
08,
2023
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09:17 AM
America/Chicago
Registered Apprenticeships for the Supply Chain Industry are now offered at Governors State University (GovState), thanks to the efforts of the School of Extended Learning (SXL) and the Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator …
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October
05,
2023
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09:11 AM
America/Chicago
Governors State University’s (GovState) annual STEAM Camp fall and winter sessions are underway for the third year in a row. Unlike the weeklong summer sessions, fall sessions are unique in that students can be signed up for one or more days …
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April
14,
2023
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14:03 PM
America/Chicago
Governors State University (GSU) School of Extended Learning is excited to announce that Angelica Damiani (right), Coordinator of Military Programs, and Paige Fisher (left), Veteran Education Specialist, both from …
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February
08,
2023
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15:53 PM
America/Chicago
On November 4, 2022, Faculty Emeritus Roberta O’Shea, Ph.D. and Michelle Sebasco, Director of Academic Partnerships and Continuing Education at Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning (SXL), along with three …
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January
13,
2023
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09:11 AM
America/Chicago
Governors State University’s School of Extended Learning (SXL) recently celebrated the launch of a new course that shows students the power of kinesio taping.At SXL’s first two-day Kinesio Taping Foundation Workshop, Instructor Clem Carder taught …
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2022
December
08,
2022
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12:42 PM
America/Chicago
Governor State University’s School of Extended Learning is hosting its annual virtual science, technology, art and mathematics (STEAM) camp for Winter 2022 beginning Dec. 27.Since 2014, GSU’s STEAM camp has introduced campers ages 11 to 16 to …
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November
15,
2022
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08:24 AM
America/Chicago
Thanks to a state-funded program, Governors State University’s (GSU )School of Extended Learning (SXL) will help train underrepresented individuals in one of the fastest growing healthcare careers at no cost.The virtual program, led by expert …
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October
11,
2022
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10:26 AM
America/Chicago
When Robert Bethke decided to start a freight brokerage firm with a friend, he turned to Governors State University’s (GSU) School of Extended Learning (SXL) Supply Chain Innovation Center and Business Incubator (SCICBI) for …
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August
08,
2022
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07:10 AM
America/Chicago
Governors State University (GSU) welcomes Craig Schmidt as Executive Director of the School of Extended Learning.As Executive Director, Schmidt, a GSU alumni and College of Business Hall of Achievement inductee (20’), will head the university’s hub …
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March
08,
2022
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16:25 PM
America/Chicago
Sandra Marak is busy in her role as Director of Human Resources Services at Governors State University (GSU), but she dedicates some of personal time to teach adult students pursuing a PHR/SPHR Professional in Human Resources certification …
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February
08,
2022
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15:09 PM
America/Chicago
It is no secret that people of color have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic statewide. That’s why as a majority minority institution, and emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (eHSI), Governors State University (GSU) and its School of …
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