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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.

 

Learning in Retirement

Online registration is now available; however, payments are not being accepted by the system. Please call our office at 229-245-6484 after registering to make your payment with credit/debit card or drop by our office to pay with cash or check. We are still at the STEAM Center, 1302 N Patterson St, corner of Jane and Patterson Streets in rooms 1005 and 1007.

Register Online

If you have not been a member of LIR in the past 3 years, email your mailing address to pace@valdosta.edu and we will add you on the mailing list. While you wait, click the link below to view a pdf of the catalog.

LIR Spring 2025 Class Catalog

Online Registration is currently unavailable. Call our office at 229.245.6484 to register by phone with debit/credit card. 

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. Be sure to mention in the subject line that you want the LIR catalog.

 

VSU Kids Camps - Spring Break

Registration and complete camp information is coming soon for Spring Break Camps 2025! Keep checking back for updates.

Questions? Please contact Taryn Bramblett at 229.253.2985 or email steamcenter@valdosta.edu.

Camps are for rising K-5th graders. Morning and afternoon snacks provided. Supervised lunch period is available for kids staying all day. Lunch not provided - bring a brown bag lunch.

Parents must complete a Minors on Campus packet which will be emailed to them before the first day of camps. Children cannot attend camps without a completed packet on file with the STEAM Center.

  • Fun with Food (K-5) Morning
  • Awesome Artists (K-5) Morning
  • STEM Explorers (K-5) Afternoon
  • Awesome Artists (K-5) Afternoon

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:

Food Safety Manager Certification (ServSafe)

  • Contact the office for information about ServSafe classes and exams at 229.245.6484 or email pace@valdosta.edu. 

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:

Explore all of our IT Boot Camps to find the one that's right for you.

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.

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Train for an In-Demand Career in 6 - 12 Months

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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

Valdosta State University has established an agreement with The CE Shop to promote online course information to consumers and real estate licensees. Valdosta State University is not the developer of these courses and is simply providing a referral. Any questions regarding course content or technology should be directed to The CE Shop. Contact information can be found at https://bit.ly/3VVjjOf 

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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. 

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