Professional and Community Education
Welcome
PACE is dedicated to bringing you lifelong learning programs and activities for adults of all ages. There's something for everyone - Career Development, Leisure Learning, Online Programs, and Learning in Retirement.
VSU Summer Camps for Kids
Weekly camps will run June 3 - July 26. (No camps July 1-5.) Morning camps are 9 am - 12 noon; afternoon camps are 1 - 4 pm. A supervised lunch period is available from 12 - 1 PM. Lunch is not provided. If your child is staying all day, please send a sack lunch.
Check out all the great camps we have this summer for K-5 kids!
Please contact the STEAM Center at steamcenter@valdosta.edu or 229.253.2985 for information and to be put on the list to receive future camp announcements.
Science Camps for Grades 9 - 12
VSU Chemistry Camp - Grades 9-12
VSU Geosciences Camp - Grades 9-12
For questions about registration or to register by phone, please contact the PACE office at 229.245.6484.
Learning in Retirement
Spring semester is almost over!
We are currently in the planning stage for fall semester. We're excited to offer some great new classes and activities as well as old favorites.
If you have never been a member of LIR or haven't participated in several years, give us a call with your mailing address at 229.245.6484 or email your address to pace@valdosta.edu and we'll send you an LIR class catalog when they are available in mid to late July. Be sure to mention in the subject line that you want the LIR catalog.
Financial Aid for Career Training
- My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA): Spouses of active duty service members are eligible for up to $4000 in funding to pay for career training programs.
- Army Credentialing Assistance (Army CA): Provides active duty soldiers, reservists, and up to $4000 per year for courses and exams that lead to industry-recognized civilian credentials in an occupational area of your choice.
- Sallie Mae Student Loans: You can apply for a Sallie Mae Student Loan for noncredit, career training programs as well as undergraduate education. Call 229.245.6484 for more information or email pace@valdosta.edu.
- Workforce and Career Services: Telamon provides financial assistance to pay for career training. Telamon serves youth, migrants, seasonal farmworkers, and low-income individuals. Call 229.333.7550 to learn more and find out if you are eligible.
Career Training Courses - Finish is 4-6 months
High-demand career training courses in:
- Healthcare
- Healthcare in Spanish
- Software, IT, and Web Development
- Skilled Trades & Technology
- Business, Management & Accounting
- Project Management & Quality Assurance
- Education
- Law
- Digital Arts.
- Learn more at https://valdosta.edu2.com/
Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe)
- The next class date is Thursday, May 30, 9 am - 6:30 pm. Register Today!
IT Boot Camps
Live, immersive boot camps - powered by Infosec - prepare you for entry- to advanced-level IT certification exams in an intensive format. Learn more about our four most popular boot camps:
- Cisco CCNA Associate & CyberOps Associate Training Boot Camp
- CompTIA Security+ Training Boot Camp
- Ethical Hacking Dual Certification Boot Camp
- Microsoft Azure Dual Certification Boot Camp
Self-paced boot camps prepare you for in-demand, high-paying jobs in the tech sector in AI Machine Learning, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, and Cloud Engineer.
Paralegal Certificate Course®
Train to be a job-ready paralegal with our online course. Online Flex, Live Hybrid, and Text Only formats also available. Learn more today.
Train for an In-Demand Career in 6 - 12 Months
- Patient Access Representative
- Certified Phlebotomy Technician (includes live stick workshop, lab, exam voucher)
- Pharmacy Technician
- Veterinary Assistant
- Certified Medical Administrative Assistant w/Medical Billing & Coding
- Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA)
- CompTIA Certification Training: A+, Network+, Security+
Fundamental Skills - Online
- 400+ classes in two formats: 6-week, instructor-led OR 3 month, self-paced tutorial
- Browse the catalog.
Popular Special Interest Certificate Programs - Online
Georgia Real Estate Salesperson Pre-Licensing
- Courses are 100% online and accessible 24/7.
- NOW Available - Train for MLO, Home Inspection, Appraisal
- For complete details and registration, visit ValdostaState.TheCEShop.com.
Summer Camps for Kids
To be put on the mailing list for future camp information, please contact the STEAM Center’s coordinator Jessica Pippin at steamcenter@valdosta.edu or 229.253.2985.
Help senior adults attend Learning in Retirement...
Make a tax deductible contribution of $75 or any amount to support Learning in Retirement programming.
Office of Professional and Community Education
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University Center, Room 3103
1215 N Patterson Street
Valdosta GA 31601 -
Mailing Address
1500 N. Patterson St.
Valdosta, GA 31698 - Phone: 229.245.6484
Monday - Thursday:
8 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
8 AM - 3 PM