Client Testimonials
Read what our clients have to say about our programs!
"The Akers Packaging tour is something that I enjoyed. One of my favorite things that happened on the tour is that we got to gain experience folding a box (even if it was just one). This tour is something I would love to do again in the future. The National Tube Supply is definitely a good place that we toured. I was able to ask questions and even get to see the warehouse that provided all of our metal tubes for certain things. This experience was something that I definitely enjoyed and would love to do again in the near future."
– Jeremiah J.
"I really enjoyed the field trip and would definitely recommend opportunities like this to my friends in the future. My favorite stop was Akers Packaging because we got to meet and talk with people from different departments, INCLUDING TRAINEES! Which gave me a better understanding of how all parts of the company work together, and where I might want to end up in my future. It was interesting hearing about the different career paths and seeing what goes on behind the scenes in a real business environment. Overall, the trip was a great learning experience that gave me a better idea of what working in these industries is actually like, and I think more students would benefit from opportunities like this."
– Candis S.
"Thank you for organizing the tours of both companies last Friday, October 9. Both were excellent experiences, especially the morning tour at Akers Packaging. It was highly interactive with the management team and gave us a chance to see the entire cardboard box manufacturing and shipping process. Likewise, the experience at National Tube Supply was excellent, interacting directly with a member of the Human Resources team, who explained the company's operations, key departments, and the qualities they look for when hiring new employees, and showed us the entire warehousing, manufacturing, and shipping process. I recommend organizing similar tours to companies across different sectors and more frequently, at least every other month, as they provide valuable opportunities to connect students with real business operations."
– Luis F.
"Thank you for arranging such a fun and informative event!
As a GSU MBA student, going to see the operations at Akers Packaging Service, Inc. and National Tube Supply provided a unique opportunity to see first-hand how various departments within an organization work together and depend upon one another.
The facilities tours gave us a chance to see and ask questions about the business in a way that is not otherwise possible. From my experience attending job fairs, one never gets to spend so much time in an intimate setting with HR Generalists.
The manufactures we visited were both welcoming and professional; and different in their operations so that there was always something new to learn."
– Jonathan M.
"I would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank everyone for allowing me to participate in the Earthrise Energy Jaguar STARS Drone Program over the past five weeks. I was part of the second cohort, and I truly gained a tremendous amount of knowledge and valuable experience from the Saturday classes.
I would especially like to express my sincere gratitude to my instructor, Aslam (Sam) Shahid. Sam did an outstanding job teaching the course. He has a tremendous ability to take what can sometimes be complicated material and explain it in such a simple and understandable way. His teaching style made the information accessible and enjoyable, and I truly appreciate his dedication and patience throughout the course.
I would also like to extend a special thank you to Michelle Sebasco for helping me get connected with and accepted into this program. I sincerely appreciate you giving me the opportunity to participate.
Once again, thank you to everyone involved in making the Jaguar STARS Drone Program such a valuable and rewarding experience. I am grateful for the opportunity and look forward to staying connected with the program and the wonderful people I met along the way."
– Roosevelt L.
"As a recipient of the 21st Century Community Learning Center grant, District 215 in Lansing, IL puts its emphasis on training. We did the research and developed a plan to train parents and children in the subjects they most needed such as Writing and Communication Skills and more.
Thornton Fractional District 215 is underserved and is classified as a Title One School. It was clear that we needed an exceptional training source. Governors State University School of Extended Learning provided us with the one-on-one experience, knowledgeable back-up, and excellent follow-through that we needed for the classes to satisfy the requirements of our grant.
We are really happy with the kind of training GSU School of Extended Learning provides. We wanted the best for our families and they provided that experience for us. They suggested the right topics as well as were available for questions from us and our parents."
– Tammy J.
“I wanted a program where we could not only teach basic leadership skills but also engage the employees to provide more of a one-on-one experience. Our Director of Human Resources, Kraig Kistinger, immediately suggested we utilize a local resource and contacted Governors State University School of Extended Learning. From our initial meeting with Felicia Townsend, GSU’s Director of Corporate and Community Education, we knew we selected the right business partner to develop and deliver customized supervisor training."
– Brian K.
"Our front line supervision has always had a significant amount of expertise in the hands-on construction of Mobile Medical trailers. The next step in their development was a real need for formal classroom training in order to assist in the successful execution of a Daily Build Plan. Governor’s State University was able to tailor my description of those needs into 4 distinct and very effective training modules held on site at our facility in the month of June.
Each instructor engaged our group in specific training topics, which included Managing Daily Workflows, Data Visualization and Problem Solving, Effective Business Communication and Email Management and Navigation. It was a very fulfilling experience for our supervisors and more importantly gave them new skill sets that have had an immediate impact on their performance.
The coordination of this training program by Felicia Townsend at the School of Extended Learning was well done and the outcome has exceeded my expectations. I strongly recommend this process to those organizations that find themselves with a similar need."
– Mike M.
"Governors State University School of Extended Learning provided the most relevant First Aid/CPR safety training program I've ever attended. Geoff’s extensive knowledge and highly engaging style makes him a very effective trainer that my team thoroughly enjoyed. He was able to accommodate varying levels of knowledge on the subject and ensured everyone was capturing the pertinent information. I now have ten people trained across our two shift operation and I feel confident we would swiftly and appropriately handle any unfortunate event if it was to happen at our facility. Many thanks!"
– Summit P.
"The CAPM® Exam Preparation course has enhanced my skills in managing long-term projects as well as my day-to-day operations by providing me with tools that enhance efficiency.
I highly recommend the course!"
– Joan J.
"The (CAPM®) course opened my eyes to this career field. I was not aware of the demand for project managers. At first I didn’t know what I was in for, but it ended up being a great learning experience. I learned about all the integral steps involved in being a project manager. It’s an exciting field."
– Raquel R.
Contact Us
- School of Extended Learning
- Governors State University, Goodman-Malamuth Technology Building, 1 University Pkwy, University Park, IL 60484
- 708-534-4099
- ContinuingEd@govst.edu