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Last Login: 10-21-20
Cook County Higher Education
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American Sign Language for Beginners
Description: Presented via Zoom November 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6-7pm Presenters: Teresa Schmidt & Lyla Brown $80 *Scholarships Available Registration Required: https://mycche.org/event/american-sign-language-for-beginners/2020-11-04/ 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org More info to come Instructors: Teresa Schmidt has 18 years plus working as an American Sign Language Interpreter. Currently working in the school system, Teresa has worked in a variety of settings over her career with a passion for Theatrical Interpreting, Emergency Management Interpreting and post secondary work. Lyla Brown's career has cycled between nonprofits in the United States and international development in the Caribbean and SE Asia over the past 20 years. She has worked across a number of sectors: arts, community development, education, health, housing, land conservation and marginalized populations. She is profoundly deaf and is fluent in ASL and has conversational ability in British Sign Language (BSL), Australian Sign Language (AusLan) and several Caribbean sign languages.
Publish Date: 10-21-20
American Sign Language for Beginners
Description: Presented via Zoom November 4, 11, 18, 25 | 6-7pm Presenters: Teresa Schmidt & Lyla Brown $80 *Scholarships Available Registration Required: https://mycche.org/event/american-sign-language-for-beginners/2020-11-04/ 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org More info to come Instructors: Teresa Schmidt has 18 years plus working as an American Sign Language Interpreter. Currently working in the school system, Teresa has worked in a variety of settings over her career with a passion for Theatrical Interpreting, Emergency Management Interpreting and post secondary work. Lyla Brown's career has cycled between nonprofits in the United States and international development in the Caribbean and SE Asia over the past 20 years. She has worked across a number of sectors: arts, community development, education, health, housing, land conservation and marginalized populations. She is profoundly deaf and is fluent in ASL and has conversational ability in British Sign Language (BSL), Australian Sign Language (AusLan) and several Caribbean sign languages.
Publish Date: 10-21-20
MN Boiler Operator’s Special License/Low Pressure Exam Prep Course
Description: Presented via Zoom - Sessions can be attended at Cook County Higher Education or at home/work (with laptop/desktop/tablet/ipad and wifi). October 28 & November 2 | 5pm-9pm Presenter: Advanced MN - Larry Hendrickson Cost: $195 (Test is not included) *Scholarships Available - Limited Seats Registration: www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org - Email us if you would like us to invoice your business. The Special License/Low Pressure course is designed for maintenance personnel in facilities, commercial buildings, and plants. Participants will understand safe operation and maintenance of all low pressure boilers and become familiar with the Minnesota Boiler Licensure requirements. The state exam is given through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. TRAINING OUTCOMES: Understand safe operation and maintenance of all low pressure boilers. Become familiar with Minnesota Boiler licensure requirements. Recognize the major hazards associated with boiler operation and ways to prevent them. Have a working knowledge of boiler water treatment programs, chemicals and equipment. Be able to troubleshoot basic boiler problems before they become boiler failures. Nov 5: Boiler Operator Exam in Duluth More info at: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/get-licenses-and-permits/license-exam-schedule Exam date is already filling. We would encourage you to register for the exam ASAP. Interested in attending a High Pressure Boiler Training contact programs@mycche.org to be put on the waitlist. Presenter: Larry Hendrickson, Industrial Systems Technology Instructor at Hibbing Community College.
Publish Date: 10-16-20
MN Boiler Operator’s Special License/Low Pressure Exam Prep Course
Description: Presented via Zoom - Sessions can be attended at Cook County Higher Education or at home/work (with laptop/desktop/tablet/ipad and wifi). October 28 & November 2 | 5pm-9pm Presenter: Advanced MN - Larry Hendrickson Cost: $195 (Test is not included) *Scholarships Available - Limited Seats Registration: www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org - Email us if you would like us to invoice your business. The Special License/Low Pressure course is designed for maintenance personnel in facilities, commercial buildings, and plants. Participants will understand safe operation and maintenance of all low pressure boilers and become familiar with the Minnesota Boiler Licensure requirements. The state exam is given through the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry. TRAINING OUTCOMES: Understand safe operation and maintenance of all low pressure boilers. Become familiar with Minnesota Boiler licensure requirements. Recognize the major hazards associated with boiler operation and ways to prevent them. Have a working knowledge of boiler water treatment programs, chemicals and equipment. Be able to troubleshoot basic boiler problems before they become boiler failures. Nov 5: Boiler Operator Exam in Duluth More info at: https://www.dli.mn.gov/business/get-licenses-and-permits/license-exam-schedule Exam date is already filling. We would encourage you to register for the exam ASAP. Interested in attending a High Pressure Boiler Training contact programs@mycche.org to be put on the waitlist. Presenter: Larry Hendrickson, Industrial Systems Technology Instructor at Hibbing Community College.
Publish Date: 10-16-20
Time Management Methods and Tricks
Description: October 27 | 8:30am-9am Presenters: Jennifer Hawkins & Lori Rothstein Cost: $10 * Scholarships Available Registration Required - https://mycche.org/event/time-management-methods-and-tricks/ | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org From scheduling meetings to getting stuff done, find out ways to check more things off of your to-do list while staying sane. Presenters: Jennifer is part of the Minnesota Extension -Community Vitality team. Immediately prior to joining Extension, Jennifer worked at the Carlson School of Management's Carlson Global Institute as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and the Global Business Practicum program. In that capacity, she led the creation of a speaker and video series to highlight international business issues, designed and implemented a customer relationship management system, and led the department's strategic planning process among other key initiatives. Prior to the Carlson School, Jennifer spent over seven years as a practitioner of economic development in roles at the regional and state levels in Minnesota. Her work in economic development includes the creation of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, grant writing, revolving loan fund administration, evaluation of economic development initiatives, asset-based business attraction, and aligning resources to support the growth of new and existing businesses. Lori Rothstein brings a host of experiences in community development - from northern Minnesota to Namibia - to Extension's Leadership and Civic Engagement team. Before joining Extension in 2010, Lori was a training and facilitation specialist for Tetra Tech ARD in Burlington, VT. There, Lori facilitated strategic planning efforts and provided training on engaging all community members to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)-funded projects worldwide. Before that, she worked for Extension's Horizons program, coaching five rural Minnesota communities through an 18-month process to reduce the effects of poverty through community action. Lori also has experience as a Crisis Corps Volunteer in Kenya, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Alaska, as well as an educator and consultant for projects worldwide. Lori is a MN Extensions Center for Community Vitality Educator. Extension's Center for Community Vitality helps communities in Minnesota make important choices. Our educators will work with your community to address questions or concerns on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Publish Date: 10-15-20
Time Management Methods and Tricks
Description: October 27 | 8:30am-9am Presenters: Jennifer Hawkins & Lori Rothstein Cost: $10 * Scholarships Available Registration Required - https://mycche.org/event/time-management-methods-and-tricks/ | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org From scheduling meetings to getting stuff done, find out ways to check more things off of your to-do list while staying sane. Presenters: Jennifer is part of the Minnesota Extension -Community Vitality team. Immediately prior to joining Extension, Jennifer worked at the Carlson School of Management's Carlson Global Institute as the Director of Strategic Initiatives and the Global Business Practicum program. In that capacity, she led the creation of a speaker and video series to highlight international business issues, designed and implemented a customer relationship management system, and led the department's strategic planning process among other key initiatives. Prior to the Carlson School, Jennifer spent over seven years as a practitioner of economic development in roles at the regional and state levels in Minnesota. Her work in economic development includes the creation of Comprehensive Economic Development Strategies, grant writing, revolving loan fund administration, evaluation of economic development initiatives, asset-based business attraction, and aligning resources to support the growth of new and existing businesses. Lori Rothstein brings a host of experiences in community development - from northern Minnesota to Namibia - to Extension's Leadership and Civic Engagement team. Before joining Extension in 2010, Lori was a training and facilitation specialist for Tetra Tech ARD in Burlington, VT. There, Lori facilitated strategic planning efforts and provided training on engaging all community members to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)-funded projects worldwide. Before that, she worked for Extension's Horizons program, coaching five rural Minnesota communities through an 18-month process to reduce the effects of poverty through community action. Lori also has experience as a Crisis Corps Volunteer in Kenya, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Alaska, as well as an educator and consultant for projects worldwide. Lori is a MN Extensions Center for Community Vitality Educator. Extension's Center for Community Vitality helps communities in Minnesota make important choices. Our educators will work with your community to address questions or concerns on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Publish Date: 10-15-20
Sharing your Values rather than your Valuables
Description: October 29 | 11:30am-1:30pm Moderator: Pat Campanaro Presenters: Hella Burcheim, Suzanne Sherman, Jean Skeels, and Margy Nelson FREE - Donations Welcome - Registration Required Registration: https://minnstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZtE0_K_aQKO9qVAqgPbuzg 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org An ethical will is a personal document that you can create to communicate your values, experiences, and life lessons to your family. Join Hella to learn more about ethical wills and why you might consider creating one. We can't cheat death but we can try to control how we die. What do you need to know, plan and prepare for you or a loved one's peaceful passing. Join Suzanne, Jean, and Margy to learn more about Death Doulas and dying your way. This event was made possible due to partnership with North Shore Health Care Foundation.
Publish Date: 10-15-20
Mental Health: Supporting Others While Avoiding Compassion Fatigue
Description: October 28 | 9:15am-10am Presenters: Chelsea Williams + Lori Rothstein Cost: $10 * Scholarships Available Registration Required: https://mycche.org/event/mental-health-supporting-others-while-avoiding-compassion-fatigue/ www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org Feeling burnt out? Join us in a conversation to address compassion fatigue and dive into self- and collective care strategies you can use in the workplace and at home Presenters: Chelsea Williams is a Health and Nutrition Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota Extension. Chelsea supports Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), particularly in the new focus area of mental flourishing. Within her role, Chelsea works to incorporate mental well-being activities into nutrition education and to support the well-being of her team as well as SNAP-Ed eligible communities. Chelsea also works with local cultural healers and other public health professionals to engage the community in dialogue around the relationships between culture, nutrition, healing, and well-being. Lori Rothstein brings a host of experiences in community development - from northern Minnesota to Namibia - to Extension's Leadership and Civic Engagement team. Before joining Extension in 2010, Lori was a training and facilitation specialist for Tetra Tech ARD in Burlington, VT. There, Lori facilitated strategic planning efforts and provided training on engaging all community members to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)-funded projects worldwide. Before that, she worked for Extension's Horizons program, coaching five rural Minnesota communities through an 18-month process to reduce the effects of poverty through community action. Lori also has experience as a Crisis Corps Volunteer in Kenya, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Alaska, as well as an educator and consultant for projects worldwide. Lori is a MN Extensions Center for Community Vitality Educator. Extension's Center for Community Vitality helps communities in Minnesota make important choices. Our educators will work with your community to address questions or concerns on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Publish Date: 10-15-20
Mental Health: Supporting Others While Avoiding Compassion Fatigue
Description: October 28 | 9:15am-10am Presenters: Chelsea Williams + Lori Rothstein Cost: $10 * Scholarships Available Registration Required: https://mycche.org/event/mental-health-supporting-others-while-avoiding-compassion-fatigue/ www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org Feeling burnt out? Join us in a conversation to address compassion fatigue and dive into self- and collective care strategies you can use in the workplace and at home Presenters: Chelsea Williams is a Health and Nutrition Extension Educator at the University of Minnesota Extension. Chelsea supports Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed), particularly in the new focus area of mental flourishing. Within her role, Chelsea works to incorporate mental well-being activities into nutrition education and to support the well-being of her team as well as SNAP-Ed eligible communities. Chelsea also works with local cultural healers and other public health professionals to engage the community in dialogue around the relationships between culture, nutrition, healing, and well-being. Lori Rothstein brings a host of experiences in community development - from northern Minnesota to Namibia - to Extension's Leadership and Civic Engagement team. Before joining Extension in 2010, Lori was a training and facilitation specialist for Tetra Tech ARD in Burlington, VT. There, Lori facilitated strategic planning efforts and provided training on engaging all community members to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)-funded projects worldwide. Before that, she worked for Extension's Horizons program, coaching five rural Minnesota communities through an 18-month process to reduce the effects of poverty through community action. Lori also has experience as a Crisis Corps Volunteer in Kenya, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Alaska, as well as an educator and consultant for projects worldwide. Lori is a MN Extensions Center for Community Vitality Educator. Extension's Center for Community Vitality helps communities in Minnesota make important choices. Our educators will work with your community to address questions or concerns on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Publish Date: 10-15-20
COVID and Its Impact on Planning For the Future
Description: October 29 | 8:30am-9am Presenters: Christy Kallevig + Lori Rothstein Cost: $10 *Scholarship Available Registration Required: https://mycche.org/event/covid-and-its-impact-on-planning-for-the-future/ www.mycche.org | 218-387-3411 | office@mycche.org Have you felt more guilt since the onset of COVID-19? Has COVID shifted your long-term goals or even shifted your 5-year path altogether? 2020 has sent us in different directions. Join us as we share strategies to help you reframe and reset the end of the year approaches. Presenters: Christy Kallevig, Extension Educator with a passion for rural communities and finding ways to help leaders be successful. Host of Vital Connections on Air podcast. Lori Rothstein brings a host of experiences in community development - from northern Minnesota to Namibia - to Extension's Leadership and Civic Engagement team. Before joining Extension in 2010, Lori was a training and facilitation specialist for Tetra Tech ARD in Burlington, VT. There, Lori facilitated strategic planning efforts and provided training on engaging all community members to USAID (U.S. Agency for International Development)-funded projects worldwide. Before that, she worked for Extension's Horizons program, coaching five rural Minnesota communities through an 18-month process to reduce the effects of poverty through community action. Lori also has experience as a Crisis Corps Volunteer in Kenya, a Peace Corps Volunteer in Namibia, an AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer in Alaska, as well as an educator and consultant for projects worldwide. Lori is a MN Extensions Center for Community Vitality Educator. Extension's Center for Community Vitality helps communities in Minnesota make important choices. Our educators will work with your community to address questions or concerns on economics, leadership and civic engagement, and tourism.
Publish Date: 10-15-20