Instructor: Michelle Sebasco

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Access for People with Disabilities

Access for People with Disabilities

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: This course focuses on issues of bias related to ability challenges and acceptance in the workplace.  You will review concepts of ableism and reflect on personal experiences to uncover unconscious bias. Additionally, you will explore how to avoid workplace discrimination and make a plan outlining what you can do to help improve the work environment in your department. Everyone is responsible for supporting diversity, equity, inclusion, access, and belonging in the workplace.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Certified Flight Instructor Ground School

Certified Flight Instructor Ground School

Course Fee: $1,536

Required Flight Time Hours will be scheduled and billed separately. Please contact us for additional cost information.

Dates: Self-Paced, Start Anytime

Times: Self-Paced, Start Anytime

Course Description:  The objective of this course is to become a Certified Flight Instructor and be able to teach the following courses: Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating License, and Commercial Pilot License. 

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating License, and Commercial Pilot License. Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age.

GovState's Pilot License Program is a non-credit, non-degree offering.  It focuses on getting a Commercial Pilot License only and does not lead to a bachelor's degree.


January 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025, ONLINE
Commercial Pilot Ground School

Commercial Pilot Ground School

Course Fee: $1,536

Required Flight Time Hours will be scheduled and billed separately. Please contact us for additional cost information.

Dates: Self-Paced, Start Anytime

Times: Self-Paced, Start Anytime

Course Description:  The objective of this course is to train for a commercial pilot license where students will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on several aeronautical knowledge areas. Prerequisite: Private Pilot License and Instrument Rating License. Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age. 

GovState's Pilot License Program is a non-credit, non-degree offering.  It focuses on getting a Commercial Pilot License only and does not lead to a bachelor's degree.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, ONLINE
Communication Strategies for DEI

Communication Strategies for DEIAB

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will utilize a five-step process and build their personalized “Diversity Equity and Inclusion Communication Strategy.” After this process participants will have a better understanding of their organization’s capacity and their best process. Most strategies will also include a specific format, message, and an evaluation tool. This course includes a wide range of resources from professional organizations.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Creating an Inclusive Culture & Climate to Cultivate Belonging

Creating an Inclusive Culture & Climate to Cultivate Belonging

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: Belonging is the ultimate outcome of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and practices. This course includes modules on topics such as: a) the intersection of DEI and belonging, b) self-reflection on inclusion and belonging experiences, c) socioecological frameworks of inclusion and belonging, d) methods and resources to foster inclusivity and belonging, and e) developing and sustaining a sense of belonging and inclusion. Participants are encouraged to engage deeply with the course content, particularly with those modules that resonate with their own lived experiences. This course will prepare participants to work individually and collaboratively to implement practices that will create inclusion and cultivate belonging of all individuals in academic, social, and community spaces. 


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Culturally Relevant Thinking DEIAB Mini Course

Culturally Relevant Thinking

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will learn about culturally relevant practices, methods, and assessments. Participants will gain an understanding on how to make everyday tasks and lessons culturally relevant. This course includes videos, scholarly articles, and general posts from the current news assessments. Participants will gain an understanding on how to make everyday tasks and lessons culturally relevant. This course includes videos, scholarly articles, and general posts from the current news.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
DEI Impact Through DEI Data
DEI Impact Through DEI Data 
Course Fee: $299
Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.
January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Instrument Rating Ground School

Instrument Rating Ground School

Course Fee: $1,536

Dates: Self Paced, Start Anytime 

Times: Self Paced, Start Anytime 

Course Description:  The objective of this course is to train for an instrument rating where students will receive and log ground training from an authorized instructor on several aeronautical knowledge areas. 

Aeronautical Knowledge areas include: 

  • Federal Aviation Regulations that apply to flight operations under IFR;
  • Appropriate information that applies to flight operations under IFR in the "Aeronautical Information Manual;"
  • Air traffic control system and procedures for instrument flight operations;
  • IFR navigation and approaches by use of navigation systems;
  • Use of IFR en route and instrument approach procedure charts;
  • Procurement and use of aviation weather reports and forecasts and the elements of forecasting weather trends based on that information and personal observation of weather conditions;
  • Safe and efficient operation of aircraft under instrument flight rules and conditions;
  • Recognition of critical weather situations and windshear avoidance;
  • Aeronautical decision making and judgment; and
  • Crew resource management, including crew communication and coordination.

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License. 

Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age. 

GovState's Pilot License Program is a non-credit, non-degree offering.  It focuses on getting a Commercial Pilot License only and does not lead to a bachelor's degree.

Governors State University is Veteran friendly, please contact us to learn how to apply your Veteran Discount to this course. 


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online Self-Paced with Instructor Check-Ins
Managing In A Diverse Workplace (For Supervisors)
Managing In A Diverse Workplace (For Supervisors)

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.
 
About the DEIAB Program:
This mini-course program empowers you to learn and apply proven concepts and translate them into bold actions, creating meaningful change for yourself, your peers, your family, your program/department, and your organization. 

By participating in the DEIAB mini courses, you will gain knowledge to create a better, more inclusive community.  By creating a more inclusive society, we build bridges; respect differences; increase employee retention; increase student retention and completion; increase advancement for all groups; and build a diverse community that sees value in every person.

January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Microaggressions and Implicit Bias

Microaggressions and Implicit Bias

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: Microaggressions and implicit bias are a part of everyday life. In this course, you will learn what microaggressions are, how they manifest in the workplace, and strategies for minimizing and responding to them. You will also explore implicit bias, understand its many forms, and develop a plan to increase your awareness of personal biases to improve workplace performance.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Multi-Engine Commercial Ground School

Multi-Engine Commercial Ground School

Course Fee: $1,536

Required Flight Time Hours will be scheduled and billed separately. Please contact us for additional cost information.

Dates: Self-paced, start anytime

Times: Self-paced, start anytime

Course Description: Multi-Engine Commercial add-on (Allows a holder of a commercial single-engine license to extend their commercial license to the multi-engine airplane. Once obtained, this add-on allows for multi-engine airplane use for personal and commercial use. 

Prerequisite: Private Pilot License, Instrument Rating License, and Commercial Pilot License. Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age.

GovState's Pilot License Program is a non-credit, non-degree offering.  It focuses on getting a Commercial Pilot License only and does not lead to a bachelor's degree.


January 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025, ONLINE
Private Pilot Ground School

Private Pilot Ground School

Ground School Course Fees: $2,724. 

Required Flight Time Hours will be scheduled and billed separately. Please contact us for additional cost information.

Dates: June 3 to July 15, 2025. 

Times: Tuesdays, Thursdays  6 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. 

Prerequisite: None. Recommended to be 16 or older, may begin training at an earlier age. 

Course Description: The objective of this course is to orient the incoming student to flight training and provide the theory and concepts needed for preparing for the FAA private pilot aeronautical knowledge test (airplane). Flight time fees not included. Topics include: airplane systems, aerodynamics, flight instruments, procedures & airport operations, communications procedures, weather, regulations, weather services, aircraft performance, navigation, route flight, and cross-country flight planning.

GovState's Pilot License Program is a non-credit, non-degree offering.  It focuses on getting a Commercial Pilot License only and does not lead to a bachelor's degree.

For the Aviation Pilot Training Refund Policy, please click https://www.govst.edu/aviation-refund-policy/

Governors State University is Veteran friendly, please contact us to apply your 10% Veteran Discount to this course. 



January 21, 2025 to May 27, 2025, Bult Field
June 3, 2025 to July 15, 2025, Governors State University
Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

Recruitment and Retention of Diverse Employees

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: In this workshop participants will learn strategies about recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and why this is so critical to your organization. Downloadable documents will be shared so participants can create a toolkit that is relevant to their organization. Participants will also be exposed to the “Imposter Syndrome” and receive tools on how to address this in your workplace. 


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Retention Through Mentoring
Retention Through Mentoring

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025 through May 9, 2025.

About the DEIAB Program:
This mini-course program empowers you to learn and apply proven concepts and translate them into bold actions, creating meaningful change for yourself, your peers, your family, your program/department, and your organization. 

By participating in the DEIAB mini courses, you will gain knowledge to create a better, more inclusive community.  By creating a more inclusive society, we build bridges; respect differences; increase employee retention; increase student retention and completion; increase advancement for all groups; and build a diverse community that sees value in every person. 


Books: None Required

January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard
Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging

Understanding Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access & Belonging 

Course Fee: $299

Dates: Start this course anytime from January 21, 2025, through May 9, 2025.

Course Description: This course provides an overview of important considerations related to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Access, and Belonging DEIAB. We are all functions of the system that we live in, which has taught us how to think about ourselves and others, interact with others, and understand what is expected of us. These thought processes and expectations are based on the specific social identities we were born into that predispose us to unequal roles that allow us to access (or deny access) to resources.

As we grow in our personal and professional lives, it is crucial that you continue expanding upon this knowledge and look further into the concepts presented that you are unfamiliar with and / or are curious about. This course will help you gain awareness and sensitivity to others and remove barriers. You can implement DEIAB strategies and initiatives to build a more inclusive working environment through your awareness.


January 21, 2025 to May 9, 2025, Online via Blackboard