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courses
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Basic Welding
Start Date:
May 12, 2012
Time:
9:00 - 4:00 pm
Instructor:
Don Hammer
Location:
Cook County High School
Cost:
$265
Registration:
Call or Register online
Additional Information:
We are now offering a Basic Welding Workshop in May (May 12, 13, 19th 9am-4pm and May 20th Noon-3pm).
This course provides the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform welding and cutting procedures in the flat position. There will be a sculptural dynamic to this course that will address basic layout and fabrication techniques.
Basic Welding will be taught by Don Hammer. Mr. Hammer has an Art degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Don has spent many years as a Blacksmith and as an automotive coachbuilder, building prototype and concept cars and motorcycles. In addition, Don has taught metal sculpture classes at The Minnetonka Center for the Arts, The Lake Elmo Regional Art Center and The Guild of Metalsmiths.
The course fee is $225 plus $40 for materials. Lake Superior College CEU’s are available. If you are interested in Financial Aid please contact Randy.Back@state.mn.us or reach out to us at Cook County Higher Education.
Please note this workshop fills up fast, pay in full to reserve your spot today. Contact: 218-387-3411 or highered@boreal.org
This course provides the student with an understanding of basic welding fundamentals and the ability to properly and safely use gas and electric welding equipment to perform welding and cutting procedures in the flat position. There will be a sculptural dynamic to this course that will address basic layout and fabrication techniques.
Basic Welding will be taught by Don Hammer. Mr. Hammer has an Art degree from the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. Don has spent many years as a Blacksmith and as an automotive coachbuilder, building prototype and concept cars and motorcycles. In addition, Don has taught metal sculpture classes at The Minnetonka Center for the Arts, The Lake Elmo Regional Art Center and The Guild of Metalsmiths.
The course fee is $225 plus $40 for materials. Lake Superior College CEU’s are available. If you are interested in Financial Aid please contact Randy.Back@state.mn.us or reach out to us at Cook County Higher Education.
Please note this workshop fills up fast, pay in full to reserve your spot today. Contact: 218-387-3411 or highered@boreal.org
events
Cook County Business Luncheon - Starting your own business from scratch: How Northern Wilds Media came to be
Date:
May 30, 2012
Time:
11:30 am
Instructor:
Shawn Perich and Amber Pratt
Location:
Chez Jude
Cost:
$15
Additional Information:
Amber Pratt and Shawn Perich, owners of Northern Wilds Media, Inc., will speak to the May Business Networking Luncheon on May 30 at Chez Jude. Their topic: Starting your own business from scratch: How Northern Wilds Media came to be.
The pair launched Northern Wilds magazine in 2004 as a quarterly intended to provide an extra revenue stream for Pratt, who had a graphic design business, and Perich, a freelance outdoor writer.
Northern Wilds proved to be a success and led the two to more business opportunities. In 2007, they comnbined their individual enterprises and incorporated as Northern Wilds Media.
With the assistance of the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund’s Greenstone program, they developed a business plan. They struggled through the inevitable tribulations along the way, including a prolonged, deep recession and other factors outside their control. Now they oversee a business “empire” that created several jobs for others in the community and includes the bimonthly Northern Wilds, monthly North Shore Highway 61 and other printed products.
Come listen to Pratt and Perich talk about their experiences and offer lessons hard learned, including: Building Business Relationships, Incorporation, Learning to be a Manager, Working with a Partner, and What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You. They will begin their presentation at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Chez Jude, 411 West Highway
61 in Grand Marais. Their talk will be followed by lunch and discussion. To register for the Business Networking Luncheon with Pratt and Perich, call Cook County Higher Education at 387-3411 or email highered@northshorecampus.org. Please register by Monday, May 28. Cost is $15, payable at the door.
Cook County Higher Education's Business Networking Luncheons are sponsored by Grand Marais Wellness Center, Hill Haven Assisted Housing for Seniors, Solbakken Resort and Cascade Lodge. If you would like to sponsor future luncheons, please call Paula Sundet Wolf at 387-3411.
The pair launched Northern Wilds magazine in 2004 as a quarterly intended to provide an extra revenue stream for Pratt, who had a graphic design business, and Perich, a freelance outdoor writer.
Northern Wilds proved to be a success and led the two to more business opportunities. In 2007, they comnbined their individual enterprises and incorporated as Northern Wilds Media.
With the assistance of the Northeast Entrepreneur Fund’s Greenstone program, they developed a business plan. They struggled through the inevitable tribulations along the way, including a prolonged, deep recession and other factors outside their control. Now they oversee a business “empire” that created several jobs for others in the community and includes the bimonthly Northern Wilds, monthly North Shore Highway 61 and other printed products.
Come listen to Pratt and Perich talk about their experiences and offer lessons hard learned, including: Building Business Relationships, Incorporation, Learning to be a Manager, Working with a Partner, and What You Don’t Know Can Hurt You. They will begin their presentation at 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 30, at Chez Jude, 411 West Highway
61 in Grand Marais. Their talk will be followed by lunch and discussion. To register for the Business Networking Luncheon with Pratt and Perich, call Cook County Higher Education at 387-3411 or email highered@northshorecampus.org. Please register by Monday, May 28. Cost is $15, payable at the door.
Cook County Higher Education's Business Networking Luncheons are sponsored by Grand Marais Wellness Center, Hill Haven Assisted Housing for Seniors, Solbakken Resort and Cascade Lodge. If you would like to sponsor future luncheons, please call Paula Sundet Wolf at 387-3411.
Customer Service
Date:
Jun 13, 2012
Time:
1:00 - 5:00 June 13 & 8:00am - Noon June 14
Instructor:
Dr. Charles Metelka
Location:
North Shore Campus (June 13) and Lutsen Resort (June 14)
Cost:
Free
Registration:
Call or Register online
Additional Information:
The Cook County Visitors Bureau Customer Service Training will take place from
1-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Cook County Higher Education's North Shore Campus, 300 West Third St., Grand Marais, and 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 14, at Lutsen Resort. The training is free and open to everyone.
Presenter for the customer service training will be Dr. Charles Metelka, chair of the Hospitality and Tourism Department at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Metelka is a seasoned veteran of customer service training and is very familiar with the tourism industry of Minnesota's North Shore. He is a lively and engaging speaker who promises training sessions guaranteed to engage even those who are in their fifth or sixth training. His general theme will be the need for everyone in the village to help ensure visitors have a grand time and will want to return.
1-5 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Cook County Higher Education's North Shore Campus, 300 West Third St., Grand Marais, and 8 a.m.-noon Thursday, June 14, at Lutsen Resort. The training is free and open to everyone.
Presenter for the customer service training will be Dr. Charles Metelka, chair of the Hospitality and Tourism Department at the University of Wisconsin – Stout. Metelka is a seasoned veteran of customer service training and is very familiar with the tourism industry of Minnesota's North Shore. He is a lively and engaging speaker who promises training sessions guaranteed to engage even those who are in their fifth or sixth training. His general theme will be the need for everyone in the village to help ensure visitors have a grand time and will want to return.
Alcohol Server
Date:
Jun 18, 2012
Time:
5:30-7:30 June 18 and 10:00 - Noon June 19
Instructor:
Mark Falk and Brian Kringen
Location:
Cascade Lodge (June 18) & Windigo Lodge (June 19)
Cost:
$5.00
Additional Information:
The Alcohol Server Training will be presented by Cook County Sheriff Mark Falk and Brian Kringen of the Minnesota Department of Public Safety. It will be offered from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Monday, June 18, at Cascade Lodge and 10 a.m.- noon on Tuesday, June 19, at Windigo Lodge on the Gunflint Trail. This training carries a cost of $5 and is open to everyone.
Kringen will provide individual and establishment certificates from the Department of Public Safety.
To sign up for Alcohol Server Training, the Customer Service Training or both, call Cook County Higher Education at 387-3411 or email highered@northshorecampus.org.
Kringen will provide individual and establishment certificates from the Department of Public Safety.
To sign up for Alcohol Server Training, the Customer Service Training or both, call Cook County Higher Education at 387-3411 or email highered@northshorecampus.org.
Program Objectives
EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENTCollege Courses, Degree Programs, and Training Workshops offered in conjunction with regional colleges and universities using Interactive Television (ITV), online, and local instructors.
FAIRNESS, OPPORTUNITY AND ACCESS
Mentoring and computer support resources for distance learning students, high speed Internet access from a small computer lab, testing services for enrolled and prospective students, and information resources for degree programs, training, financial aid, library books, and more. In addition, CCHE provides two types of scholarships that provide annual support to distance learning students enrolled in degree programs, and textbook scholarships that are awarded based on financial need.
SOCIAL CAPITAL
Work with local and regional businesses, organizations, and learning institutions to best serve the higher education needs of the community, and promote services already available, such as Adult Basic Education services, and Community Education classes.
Program Highlights
- 532 residents have earned a certificate or degree working through CCHE since we opened our doors in 1997
- Annually, over 100 residents are enrolling college certificate or degree programs, and over 200 students enroll in CEUs or work related certificates
- CCHE has served more than 2800 people - over 40% of the county population
- As many as 12 scholarships are awarded annually thanks to two scholarship funds established in memory of Wes Hedstrom and Michel Beaupre
- Enrollment continues to rise annually
New Opportunities
The North Shore Campus is an affordable alternative to the expense of a college campus, with flexible programming that directly addresses the economic needs of our community. The decision to expand was based on solid research regarding student needs, employment needs, economic trends, and sustainabilityRon McGriff, the consultant who helped us choose our new facility location states, “Through effective promotion and high quality staff assistance, the CCHE program continues to grow and be a very important service for the region. Interviews with students revealed the high regard held for the abilities and assistance of CCHE staff members and also the importance to them of the availability of the organization’s services.”
Service and program expansion includes our Guest Lecture series, the Tech Squad project, and an increase in locally offered degree and certificate programs.
Course Delivery Available to CCHE Students
ON-SITE COURSESLocally offered courses are taught by local instructors.
Interactive Television (ITV)
ITV provides real time connection with a campus classroom, often linking several locations for one class.
ONLINE CLASSES
Courses, certificates, and degree programs are online, and sometimes incorporate video components, such as Skype, Wimba, or ViVu. High speed Internet access is usually a must, so students taking online classes generally arrange afterhour access to the CCHE computer lab.
In addition to enrolled students, CCHE serves hundreds of adults, including high school students, who are researching their education options. Students who elect to take on-campus courses often make their decisions after exploring their options by utilizing the materials in our resource center. CCHE is not limited by the resources of one educational system, so individuals are able to consider quality distance education opportunities offered by institutions from around the world.