Need Help Reaching Your Career Goals?
In order to be a successful professional, you need to complete the necessary career training, but receiving the funding you need can be a frustrating and oftentimes confusing process. We believe each student should be equipped to reach their goals regardless of income status.
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Hone your skills, increase your opportunities!
Here at Clayton State University, we know that you want to be the best that you can be, and that’s why we offer tailored training courses for professionals - through Clayton State CaPE's Career Training Program.
We offer open-enrollment courses that are designed to help you gain skills that employers want. Designed by a team of professionals from each relevant field, our program provides web-based learning courses that include mentors and instructors who are actively involved in your learning experience.
How Career Training Can Help You
To improve your skills & gain knowledge
In order to keep up with the shifting workforce trends, you’ve got to be on top of your game when it comes to knowledge and skills.
It primes you for further repsonsibilities
Through training, you’ll learn skills that you need to get promoted at your place of work. Those skills may include leadership, new software, or other skills in between.
You become an integral part of your organization
When you are sufficiently trained, employers are invested in you and the skills you bring to the table. You become a productive, key player at your place of work.
Why CaPE's Career Training Program?
It can be frustrating, intimidating, and downright disheartening not to have the necessary funding to complete the career training you need. Since we understand this, we offer a variety of financial options related to our Career Training program. We don’t want anyone left behind.
Here are a few of the programs we offer:
- ABCs of Customs Brokerage
- PMI Project Management Professional Certification
- SHRM Learning System
- Microsoft Excel (Basic, Intermediate & Advanced)
- MOS Certification Advance
- Adobe Graphic Design
- Computerized Accounting wit Quickbook
- Cyber Security
- American Sign Language I, II, III, IV
- Digital Photography
- Freight Broker Agent
- Sewing
- Light Commercial HVAC
- Power Engineer Electrical Theory
Testimonials & Instructor Bios
"I am a Clayton State University alumnus. I have been an Assistant Project Manager for three years. I was encouraged by my upper management to obtain my PMP going into 2023. All of my research led me to go back to my alma mater to enroll in the PMP Exam Prep course with Mr. Lou Hampton at Clayton State University, Continuing & Professional Education.
Mr. Lou Hampton and his classes were very instrumental in my preparation for taking the PMP Exam. Mr. Hampton is one of those instructors who takes his courses and career very seriously, but he also knows how life doesn’t just stop but must carry on in the midst of your educational journey. He would share inspirational quotes and emails just as reminders of why we were taking this class - to better ourselves in our line of work. During the classes, Lou would make it a point to encourage the class to take the information we have been given and apply it to our own world of project management in our lines of work. This course of action greatly helped me see my own career from the light of the PMP, and really changed the way I view and perform certain areas of my daily work.
Without a doubt, I can with certainty say, “If it was not for this particular class with Lou Hampton, I am not sure how prepared I truly would have been to take my exam.” Lou would even go the extra-mile and provide occasional weekend sessions to just go over topics for deeper and greater understanding."
Landon Allen
PMP Project Manager
His first significant leap into the professional world came when he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, where he honed his technical skills at the Boiler Technician School in Great Lakes, Illinois. This experience ignited a passion for engineering and set the stage for a career that would span over four decades. His commitment to excellence saw him rise through the ranks, earning the esteemed title of Journeyman Stationary Engineer by 1985.
Throughout the 1980s, he pursued further education at Clayton State College, attending night classes in mathematics and history, emphasizing the importance of a well-rounded education. His dedication to learning didn’t stop there—he completed a comprehensive Power Plant Technology program at Atlanta Technical School, mastering HVAC, electrical theory, and steam systems.
As his career progressed, Robert became a recognized authority in his field, earning multiple licenses and certifications, including the Chief Engineer License and the National Board Commission. His expertise was sought after in various capacities, from inspecting boilers and elevators for the Department of Labor to sharing his knowledge as an instructor at Atlanta Tech from 1993-2008 and at Clayton State University Continuing and Professional Education Department from 2009- Present.
Today, Robert L. Perry stands as a beacon of lifelong learning and professional integrity. His journey, marked by resilience and an unwavering pursuit of excellence, serves as an inspiration to many—a reminder that with dedication, the pursuit of knowledge knows no bounds. As he continues to educate and mentor, Robert not only shapes the future of engineering but also leaves an indelible mark on all who have the privilege of learning from him.
Robert Perry
Instructor
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All you need to do is find a course that suits your needs and enroll. From there, you’ll get the training that you need to climb the ladder and start your dream career. Contact the Program Coordinator: Angela Myers-Jenkins at 678 466-5114 or angelamyers-jenkins@clayton.edu