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SIU Continuing Education and Workforce Skill Building.

SIU offers continuing education, professional development, and online workforce skill-building options available to Chester-area learners and organizations.

Offered bySouthern Illinois University Carbondaleverified 2026-07-10

Overview

What it does.

Offerings vary by schedule and include noncredit courses, professional development, and programs that may award CEUs or professional development hours.

Best for: Regional residents and employers seeking flexible university-based professional training.

Eligibility

Who and what may qualify.

Eligible applicants

  • Individuals and organizations able to enroll in the applicable SIU continuing-education offering

Eligible uses

  • Noncredit workforce and skill-building courses
  • Professional development
  • Continuing education units

Uses excluded by the source

  • Direct business funding

Application

How to start.

  1. Review current courses and service options.
  2. Register for the applicable offering or contact SIU to discuss organizational training needs.

Timing: Registration dates vary by offering.

Planning notes

Limits to account for.

  • Course availability, prerequisites, modality, and fees vary.

Ask workforce staff whether an eligible course can be supported through WIOA or employer training assistance before enrolling.

Evidence

Official sources.