Created: 09-11-17
Last Login: 06-02-26
Cook County Higher Education
Cook County Higher Education (CCHE):
Provides local access and support for college education and training on the North Shore of Lake Superior.
Accredited classes, training, and degree programs.
Student Support: mentors, financial aid resources, and more.
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June - Charlas: Spanish Conversation Table
Description: June - Charlas: Spanish Conversation Table Summer Charlas (Chats): Spanish Speaking Practice June 15, 22, 29 5-6pm | At CCHE Note: You are welcome to attend on the dates that work well for you - we understand summer schedules are busy and flexibility is needed. Sign up for July Charlas: https://cche.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cche/event.jsp?event=1237& Sign up for August Charlas: https://cche.app.neoncrm.com/np/clients/cche/event.jsp?event=1242& Summer Charlas (Chats): Spanish Speaking Practices are open to language learners of all levels, no previous experience required! Sessions will focus on practicing everyday conversation skills such as greetings, introductions, asking and answering simple questions, sharing about yourself, and building confidence speaking Spanish in a supportive environment. Whether you are completely new to Spanish, brushing up on skills you have not used in a while, or already speak Spanish fluently and would enjoy joining in conversation, all are welcome. This open-ended conversation hour is designed for people who want to practice using Spanish in real-world settings, whether for travel, work, or personal connection. K-5th grade students are also welcome to participate when accompanied by an adult. A CCHE-provided Spanish expert will attend each session to help guide conversation, offer prompts and conversation starters, and support questions and additional learning as needed.
Publish Date: 06-02-26
COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) Community Training
Description: COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) Community Training June 12 | 1-3pm | At CCHE Presenters and Partners: Andrea Orest, Public Health & Human Services, and Sarah Waddle, Cook County Community Center & Minnesota Extension. Do you know what to do when concerned about someone’s mental or emotional well-being? COMET (Changing Our Mental and Emotional Trajectory) Community Training In the training, you Learn a natural way to talk with a friend, a neighbor, or an acquaintance about difficult topics. Learn a conversational guide and the importance of being “the other person.” Practice the COMET intervening questions and plan how you will use COMET to have in conversations about another’s well-being. How does COMET work? COMET helps people feel more prepared to start conversations about mental health. Often, we want to support our friends, neighbors, and colleagues in times of need, but may not know how. COMET empowers us to be more prepared to support others’ mental health needs, especially before a crisis. This training doesn’t expect community members to “fix it,” but instead trains people to feel comfortable initiating a supportive and potentially emotional conversation by using a simple seven-question guide.
Publish Date: 06-02-26
Bloom Women's Circle
Description: Bloom Women's Circle June 10 | 5:15-6:15pm | At CCHE Facilitator and Partner: Emma Crook, Student Registrations not required - walk-ins welcome! This women-only club is designed to support younger women in learning more about their bodies, health, and well-being through trusted information, shared experiences, and open conversation. Participants will help shape the group by choosing topics those in attendance are interested in learning more about, helping determine whether sessions are discussion-based or/and include guest speakers or presenters, and if so, what speakers or presenters they would like to invite. These sessions are open to women of all ages, with a special focus on creating space for younger women to learn, ask questions, and connect with others. Questions? contact @cookcountybloomcircle on Instagram
Publish Date: 06-02-26
PRIDE 2026: Resist - Unite - Persist - PRIDE IS PROTEST
Description: PRIDE 2026: Resist - Unite - Persist - PRIDE IS PROTEST Saturday, June 13 - Downtown Grand Marais, MN www.cookcountypride.org 9-10am Yoga with Consciously Carly - Harbor Park 9:30-11:30am Arts & Crafts, Social Hour - The Hub 10:30-11:30am Brian Malloy Writing Session - The Hub 11:30am-12:30pm Community Networking for Justice Advocates - The Hub 1:30-2:30pm Drag Story Performance by Viva La Pepa (family friendly event) Harbor Park* 3-4:30pm Community Dancing, Singing, & Music Making - Harbor Park* 4:30-5:30pm Pride Rally and March - Harbor Park* 5:30-7pm Free Dinner by Double D’s Catering & Angry Trout Cafe - Harbor Park* 8pm DJ Dance Party - Up Yonder (all underage attendees must leave Up Yonder by 10pm) *in the event of poor weather, Harbor Park activities will be held at the Cook County YMCA Sunday 11am Pride Community Worship Service - Harbor Park
Publish Date: 06-02-26
North Woods Sustainable Housing Project - Exemplary Homes in and Around Cook County
Description: North Woods Sustainable Housing Project - Exemplary Homes in and Around Cook County June 11 | 8:30-10:30am | At CCHE and Zoom Presenter and Partner: North Woods Sustainable Housing https://northwoodssustainablehousing.weebly.com/ Registration not required - Walk-ins Welcome Join the North Woods Sustainable Housing Project to learn about exemplary homes in and around Cook County. With overlapping affordability and climate crises looming, something about the way we build needs to change. We toured diverse homes to identify strategies, materials, and features that make homes sustainable, healthy, resilient, and affordable. A discussion and roundtable will follow to explore how to create practical paths forward for expanding this type of housing in Cook County.
Publish Date: 06-02-26
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Training & Exam
Description: ServSafe Food Manager Certification Training & Exam June 4 | 8am-5:30pm | At CCHE Instructor: Tom Nalezny Includes the ServSafe Coursebook (8th Edition), in-class learning, and 1 certification exam. This training is designed to fulfill requirements for Minnesota state and local health departments. https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager We encourage picking up the book ahead of time to study. For those who might take longer to complete the exam, they may need to stay later on June 4th.
Publish Date: 06-02-26
ServSafe Food Manager Certification Renewal
Description: ServSafe Food Manager Certification Renewal June 4 | 8am-Noon| At CCHE Instructor: Tom Nalezny This renewal training is designed to fulfill requirements for Minnesota state and local health departments. https://www.servsafe.com/ServSafe-Manager If you register for this date/time slot, you will be attending the 1st half of the full certification training.
Publish Date: 06-02-26
Free summer math tutoring groups!
Description: Students can lose up to 25% of their math skills over the summer break. Stop the summer slide and join a free math tutoring group! For grades 5-12, students will be tutored by Jens Jacobsen, a Math educator and tutor with over 20 years of experience. Register by May 28: https://forms.gle/Zu3A173ZQCPH3TG78 For grades 5-12 Dates: June 1-17, 2026 Times: Afternoons (Times TBD based on interest) Location: Cook County Higher Education More information: https://drive.google.com/.../1OH1nzMoQvaU8LnjWp5X.../view... As always, if you have questions contact Lenna at: support@myCCHE.org 218-831-3305 Make an appointment: https://mycche.org/make-appointment/
Publish Date: 06-02-26