Cook County Opportunities

College Classes and Workshops in Cook County! Take advantage of a classroom setting by taking a college class or workshop in Cook County. Credit is awarded through Lake Superior College. For registration information contact Cook County Higher Education at 387-3411 or email highered@boreal.org. Enrollment is open to adults and high school juniors and seniors unless otherwise stated. High school students must contact Bryan Hacbarth, high school counselor (387-2273 x 608), to obtain permission. Tuition for high school students is paid for by the high school. Senior Citizens (66 or older) are entitled to a college class tuition rate of only $32.90 per credit.

Open Doors! Grants from the Northland Foundation and the Cook County Community Foundation help provide high speed computer access, study locations, and local certificate programs that lead to living wage employment in the region. Here is a current list of what is available for training, workshops, and degre programs:

Certified Nursing Assistant and Home Health Aide This course meets the Certified Nursing Assistant prerequisite for many LPN and RN programs. Dates:October, 2010 (actual dates to be determined) Time: 3:00 - 7:00 pm every Monday and Wednesday, every other Saturday 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, and clincials Location: North Shore Hospital classroom Cost: $539.24 plus text and certification testing Registration Deadline: Two weeks before class begins Background check and mantoux screening for tuberculosis required Financial Aid: Qualifying students through Northeast Minnesota Office of Jobs and Training Credit 4 college credits from Lake Superior College Instructor: Mark Abrahamson Text and Workbook: List available from Cook County Higher Education Child Development Certificate Start Date: August 23, 2010 > Time:varies: ITV and online Location: North Shore Campus Cost: $175 per credit (approximate) Financial Aid:Yes Credit: three different certificate programs Instructor: various, from Fond du lac Tribal and Community College Text: various Human Services CD Degree Start Date: August 23, 2010 > Time:varies: ITV and Skype classes Location: North Shore Campus Cost: $175 per credit (approximate) Financial Aid:Yes Credit: AA degree program Instructor: various, from Mesabi Range Community College Text: various Law Enforcement AAS Degree Start Date: August 23, 2010 > Time:varies: on-line program Location: online Cost: $175 per credit (approximate) Financial Aid:Yes Credit: AAS degree program Instructor: various, from Hibbing Community College Text: various Licensed Practical Nurse diploma program - Fall 2011 Note: participation in this program requires completion of prerequisites, and acceptance into Itasca Community College Nursing program. Please contact Cook County Higher Education for more information about this process and to begin taking your prerequisite courses. Dates: Two year program that begins August, 2011; please call for information Time: To be announced Location: North Shore Campus and online Cost: $175 per credit (approximate) Credit: Diploma program Instructors: Itasca Instructors for online; Mark Abrahamson for local labs and clinicals; other clinicals in Grand RApids Texts: To be announced Math Basics for Adults Dates: September 9 - October 14, 2010 > Time:Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 pm Location: North Shore Campus Cost: $45 Financial Aid: No Credit: No credit Instructor: Jean Marie Modl Text: handouts Registered Nurse diploma program - Spring 2010 Note: participation in this program requires completion of prerequisites, and acceptance into Hibbing Community College Nursing program. Please contact Cook County Higher Education for more information about this process and to begin taking your prerequisite courses. Dates: Two year program that began August 24, 2009; LPN's can start the summer of 2010 please call for information Time: Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from Noon to 1:50 pm, plus clinicals and labs as arranged Location: North Shore Campus, Grand Marais, Minnesota via Interactive Television Cost: $165 per credit (approximate) Credit: 64 college credits earns Associate Science Degree in Nursing Instructors: Hibbing Instructors for ITV; Mark Abrahamson for local labs and clinicals; other clinicals in Hibbing Texts: List available from Cook County Higher Education ServeSafe Food Certification and Refresher Online Version Certification Test Dates: 2nd Wednesday of every month -- you must schedule this well in advance! Time: 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: North Shore Campus Cost: Certification: $165 Refresher: $75.00 Credit: No credit available Instructor: University of Minnesota Extension: Certification or Refresher Registration Information Text: ServSafe Essentials - 4th Edition - Only needed for full certification Free Education Support Series: "Surviving an Online Course" Date: August 23, 2010 Time: Register at CCHE (387-3411) for a time Location: North Shore Campus Cost: FREE Credit: no credit Instructor: Kirstin van den Berg Texts: no text Business Network Luncheon Workshops Dates: Last Wednesday of the month except summer months and December Time: 11:30am - 1:00pm Location: varies Cost: $12.00 (includes lunch) Credit: No credit available Instructor: Varies Text: Handouts provided Topics: To be Announced -- call 387-3411 for information Cook County Higher Education (CCHE) was established to meet individual needs, allowing you to personalize your learning experience. What CCHE Can Do For You At The Resource Center: Connect you with information about specific programs from colleges and universities all across the world Provide Internet services for classes and research Gather information about financial aid and grants. Find out about the Wes Hedstrom Scholarship program! Furnish mentoring assistance (see below for more information) Organize study groups and tutoring support Proctor exams Investigate career options and increase your job potential The CCHE resource center and North Shore Campus is located at 300 West 3rd Street in Grand Marais, MN. Due to recent State funding cuts, CCHE has reduced office hours: Monday through Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Evenings by appointment only Local Links: Community Education Community Education offers personal enrichment and professional skill courses in a variety of subjects, including computer-related topics. (218) 387-2000 Adult Basic Education courses are available in math, reading, writing, computer skills, and GED preparation. Vocational Assessment exams are also available. All of these services are free. Contact: (218) 387-1134 Grand Marais Art Colony The Art Colony offers art and writing courses, some of which qualify for college credit, through Hamline University or MCAD (Minneapolis College of Art and Design). They also have an Arts Magnet program that works in conjunction with the local school system. Phone: (218) 387-2737 or toll free at 1-800-385-9585. Cook County Minnesota Extension Service The Minnesota Extension Service offers a Master Gardener program. They also offer other continuing education programs. Call (218) 387-3015. North House Folk School The North House Folk School offers cultural enrichment courses, such as Inuit Kayak building, wood carving, and basket weaving. Some of these courses qualify for college credit. Check their web page for the current listing, or call (218) 387-9762. Grand Portage Adult Education Grand Portage Adult Education Program offers courses through Fond du Lac Tribal Community College. Courses are offered at the Grand Portage Lodge and Casino. For more information call Rosemary Jenson (218) 475-2813. Cook County Higher Education Mentorship Program What is mentoring? Mentoring is a supportive relationship between an individual and a student to facilitate the student's educational, business, social and personal growth and development. Who should request a mentor? If you need assistance with a college class, Cook County Higher Education provides free professional support through the Mentorship Program. CCHE contacts retired professionals in your course of study, and helps you make arrangements with the mentor of your choice for your study support. A mentor can help you with: Understanding course content Study skills - how to study, how to take notes, and how to prepare for tests General organization skills Technical skills for online courses If you feel like you are getting behind in your course, please don't wait! Contact CCHE right away so we can link you with someone who can help you stay with your class. If you are struggling to keep up, then you should give us a call! This is a free service, so you should take advantage of the opportunity to excel in your class. Mentors are paid a stipend for their time thanks to grants from the Cook County Community Foundation, the Beim Foundation, and Cook County. If you are interested in sharing your knowledge, skills, education, and experience by being a mentor, please contact Cook County Higher Education, (218) 387-3411 or highered@boreal.org. Home Page Distance Learning Financial Career Program Info Request Information Cook County Higher Education - North Shore Campus - 300 W. 3rd Street - P.O. Box 57 - Grand Marais, MN 55604 (218) 387-3411 email: highered@boreal.org