The Education You Need Where You Live

CCHE is conducting a survey of training needs for local employers and employees.  Would you be willing to participate in this survey?  The link is: https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/CookCountytTrainingNeedsInventory.  Although we request your business name or work location, your responses will be confidential. Deadline: May 16. Thank you!



Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) at The North Shore Campus:
  • Accredited classes, training, and degree programs that meet your needs
  • We provide student support: mentors, financial aid resources, and more
  • 532 residents have earned certificates or degrees
  • CCHE students have a 90% success rate (national average is 75%)
  • Our non-profit is supported by state and county funding, grants, and local donations

The students tell it best, saying, "Thanks to CCHE, I earned my degree and got a job without having to leave my family to go to school!" Use the Donate Now button to make a contribution today to support your local students. Thank you!

The YouTube link below is long - but fun.  It is a Harvard University lecture titled Heat, Temperature, and Chocolate, and includes a recipe for Molten Chocolate Cake.  Lots of good humor, and an excellent example of some of the free lectures available from Harvard University.

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Upcoming Events

Basic Welding
Starts May 12, 2012
Don Hammer
Register

Cook County Business Luncheon - Starting your own business from scratch: How Northern Wilds Media came to be
May 30, 2012 - 11:30 am
Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt

Customer Service
Jun 13, 2012 - 1:00 - 5:00 June 13 & 8:00am - Noon June 14
Dr. Charles Metelka
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Alcohol Server
Jun 18, 2012 - 5:30-7:30 June 18 and 10:00 - Noon June 19
Mark Falk and Brian Kringen


Do you know how to study?  The Academic Warrior: Becoming a Purposeful Learner offers tools and tips that help all students learn how to study effectively, take notes, make better use of your time, and learn how to study for tests.  Whether you are an adult resuming your college goals or a high school student, this book will help you become a better student and enjoy the learning process.

Price: $18.95 plus tax & shipping

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