October 2026 Newsletter

We offer a wide range of programs for all ages and interests. Admission to courses is open to anyone. Interest and desire to learn are the requirements.

Georgia College & State University’s Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship, in collaboration with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC), is pleased to present the Small Business Development Conference. Join us for a full day of practical sessions designed to provide small business owners and entrepreneurs with valuable tools and resources to help their businesses grow and succeed.

This conference is supported by the National Science Foundation under Award No. 2432652.

Curious about AI but not sure where to start? Join us for a beginner-friendly workshop series designed with seniors in mind. Each session explores a different topic and provides practical tips for using AI in everyday life.

Topics include:

• Privacy & Security: Learn how to use AI safely and recognize potential scams
• Communication: Discover simple ways to get better answers from AI
• Everyday Tools: See how AI can help make everyday tasks easier and more efficient

Free and open to everyone! Sessions are held on the first Tuesday of each month, with a different topic featured each month.

Become a Future-Ready HR Leader with Our SHRM Certification Prep+ Course

Increase your chances of passing your SHRM-CP® or SHRM-SCP® exam by enrolling in our expertly designed program.

We combine the renowned SHRM Certification Prep System with the personalized support of our SHRM-certified instructor to offer you a flexible, effective way to prepare. The SHRM Certification Prep System tailors your study plan to your unique experience, knowledge, and career goals, helping you master the SHRM Body of Applied Skills and Knowledge® (SHRM BASK®) and build the confidence to pass your certification exam.

GCSU Continuing & Professional Education will soon offer a SHRM Certification Prep Course for the upcoming testing window.

For more information on all we have to offer, visit our course catalog by clicking the photo below!