Created: 09-11-17
Last Login: 04-28-25
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.
College Prep۰ College Courses۰ Workforce Training۰ Lifelong Learning
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Using QuickBooks Online for Day-to-Day Operations
Description: Using QuickBooks Online for Day-to-Day Operations May 7 | Noon-1pm | Zoom Instructor: Becki Oja, Business Owner/Consultant & Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor Join us for a hands-on QuickBooks Online session designed to help you efficiently manage your finances. In this session, you'll learn how to create and send invoices, set up recurring payments, and track overdue accounts. We’ll cover expense management, including recording transactions, tracking payables, setting up recurring bills, and generating reports. You'll also learn how to navigate key financial reports such as Profit & Loss, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, custom reports, and the essentials for tax reporting. The session will wrap up with a Q&A, where we’ll walk through real-life scenarios, explore advanced features like inventory management and payroll, and address any lingering questions. Whether you're new to QuickBooks or looking to refine your skills, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge you need to take control of your finances! We recommend having two screens so you can watch the presentation while actively interacting with QuickBooks Online.
Publish Date: 04-28-25
Common Goals / Common Humanity
Description: Common Goals / Common Humanity May 9 | Noon-1pm | At CCHE & Zoom Partners and Facilitators: Nina McCune and Enno Limvere What do you want in life? What goals drive you forward? While our individual paths may be different, there is great power in finding and working toward common goals, especially with those from different backgrounds or perspectives. In this session, we’ll explore strategies for bridging differences and identifying shared aspirations that can bring people together. You may be wondering, “What’s the difference between goals and values?” That’s an important question. To answer it, we’ll take a step back and consider the fundamental similarities we all share, our universal desire for happiness and freedom from suffering. By recognizing how deeply our lives are interconnected, we can cultivate a greater appreciation for others and a stronger sense of collective purpose. Through a guided “needs inventory,” participants will reflect on their own goals while also considering the needs and aspirations of those around them, fostering deeper understanding and connection.
Publish Date: 04-28-25
Emergency Management Conference - Session Hazmat The First Hour
Description: Emergency Management Conference - Session Hazmat The First Hour May 2 | 8:30-11:30am | At CCHE Presenters & Partners: Minnesota Department of Public Safety - State Fire Marshal Division, Cook County Emergency Management Register at: Click Here As part of the Emergency Management Conference on May 2-3, this training will cover critical safety considerations for transporting oil and hazardous commodities through your community, as well as the response efforts of State Emergency Management teams. Topics Included: • The basics of hazmat and scene safety. • Safety awareness for surface transportation (highway, rail, pipeline) • AskRail Mobile App • Placards and identification of hazardous materials. • Who to call and how to request the State Emergency Response Teams. The State Fire Marshal Division encourages fire departments, police departments, emergency management agencies, sheriffs’ departments, emergency medical services, and city and county appointed officials - as well as mutual aid partners and agencies with hazardous material facilities or transportation in their communities—to participate in this training. Everyone is welcome to attend!
Publish Date: 04-24-25
Reframe Aging Roundtable: Ageism Unmasked - Being Mortal
Description: Reframe Aging Roundtable: Ageism Unmasked - Being Mortal May 1 | 4:30-6pm | At CCHE Facilitator & Partner: Care Partners of Cook County Join us for an engaging discussion of Being Mortal by Atul Gawande. This month’s Reframe Aging roundtable will explore the complex issues surrounding aging, including the limitations of modern medicine, the impact of ageism, and how we can challenge and transform societal attitudes toward aging. Whether or not you’ve read the book, we welcome you to drop in and participate in an open, thoughtful conversation about aging and how we can create a more compassionate and realistic approach to growing older. In Being Mortal, Atul Gawande, a practicing surgeon, confronts the limitations of medical care at the end of life. With honesty and humanity, he examines both his own practices and those of others, revealing how the goal of healthcare should not be a "good death," but a "good life"—one that continues to the very end. Event Details: We meet in the lower-level classroom of Cook County Higher Education (CCHE). For those who prefer not to use stairs, please park on 3rd Avenue West and use the lower entrance on the east side of the building. Feel free to join us at any time during the event! You are welcome whether or not you’ve read the book. Book Ordering Info: You can order or purchase the book at a 15% discount from our friends at Drury Lane Books—just contact Care Partners or stop by Drury Lane for details. Additionally, the Grand Marais Public Library will do its best to have copies of the book available for borrowing.
Publish Date: 04-24-25
Trailside Bike Repair Clinic
Description: Trailside Bike Repair Clinic May 15 | 6-7:30pm | At CCHE Presenter & Partner: Casey Wytaske, Pro Bike Mechanic & Liv Cycling Ambassador Join us for a 90-minute Trailside Repair Clinic with Casey Wytaske, Pro Bike Mechanic & Liv Cycling Ambassador. In this informative demonstration, Casey will cover essential bike maintenance skills, including flat tire repairs, chain fixes, diagnosing shifting issues, and what to carry for emergency repairs on your mountain, gravel, or road bike. You’ll walk away with valuable tips and tricks to keep your bike in top shape while riding the trails. Sometimes mechanicals can happen at the worst time and place—even when you’re out on the trail. This clinic will help you in handling those unexpected moments. Donations will be accepted at the event for the Cook County Mountain Bike Team in place of a class fee. All skill levels are welcome—come to watch, learn, and ask questions!
Publish Date: 04-21-25
Setting Up QuickBooks Online
Description: Setting Up QuickBooks Online April 30 | Noon-1pm | Zoom Instructor: Becki Oja, Business Owner/Consultant & Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor Get your business set up for success with QuickBooks Online in this hands-on learning session. With expert guidance, you’ll walk through the essential steps to set up, customize, and integrate your account, ensuring it works seamlessly for your needs. We will start with the initial setup, guiding you through logging in for the first time, creating your company profile with key details like name, address, industry, and fiscal year, and setting up the appropriate tax settings, such as sales tax or GST. You’ll also connect your bank accounts and credit cards to enable automatic transaction imports. From there, we’ll explore customization options, including personalizing your dashboard, adjusting invoices, estimates, and sales receipts with logos and color schemes, and setting up user permissions for team members and accountants. We’ll also cover how to integrate third-party apps like PayPal and Shopify to enhance your workflow. Additionally, you’ll gain an understanding of how QuickBooks Online connects with financial institutions, including how the bank feed works, linking accounts, and automatically importing and categorizing transactions. The session will conclude with a Q&A, giving you the opportunity to troubleshoot any setup challenges and explore additional customization options. By the end of the session, you’ll have the basics under your belt to manage your QuickBooks Online setup and daily financial tasks. We recommend having two screens so you can watch the presentation while actively interacting with QuickBooks Online.
Publish Date: 04-21-25
Understanding QuickBooks Online Subscriptions & Purchasing
Description: Understanding QuickBooks Online Subscriptions & Purchasing April 24 | 11:45am-12:45pm | Zoom Instructor: Becki Oja, Business Owner/Consultant & Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor Discover the essentials of QuickBooks Online in this interactive session, where you'll learn about subscription options, how to select the right plan for your business, and the steps to get started. We’ll start with a brief introduction to QuickBooks Online (QBO), covering key features such as invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax calculations, and reporting. Participants will learn about the different subscription levels, including Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced. Next, we’ll dive into selecting the right subscription by assessing business needs, comparing plan features like user access, project tracking, inventory management, and reporting capabilities, and exploring available add-ons such as payroll, payments, and time tracking. The class will then guide attendees through the process of purchasing QuickBooks Online, from creating an account and entering payment information to understanding subscription tiers, upgrades, and downgrades. Finally, we’ll conclude with a Q&A session to address any questions about choosing the best plan, pricing, and promotions. We recommend having two screens so you can watch the presentation while actively interacting with QuickBooks Online.
Publish Date: 04-21-25
Understanding QuickBooks Online Subscriptions & Purchasing
Description: Understanding QuickBooks Online Subscriptions & Purchasing April 24 | 11:45am-12:45pm | Zoom Instructor: Becki Oja, Business Owner/Consultant & Advanced QuickBooks ProAdvisor Discover the essentials of QuickBooks Online in this interactive session, where you'll learn about subscription options, how to select the right plan for your business, and the steps to get started. We’ll start with a brief introduction to QuickBooks Online (QBO), covering key features such as invoicing, expense tracking, payroll, tax calculations, and reporting. Participants will learn about the different subscription levels, including Simple Start, Essentials, Plus, and Advanced. Next, we’ll dive into selecting the right subscription by assessing business needs, comparing plan features like user access, project tracking, inventory management, and reporting capabilities, and exploring available add-ons such as payroll, payments, and time tracking. The class will then guide attendees through the process of purchasing QuickBooks Online, from creating an account and entering payment information to understanding subscription tiers, upgrades, and downgrades. Finally, we’ll conclude with a Q&A session to address any questions about choosing the best plan, pricing, and promotions. We recommend having two screens so you can watch the presentation while actively interacting with QuickBooks Online.
Publish Date: 04-21-25
Hybrid Advanced Wilderness First Aid (WAFA) Training WMAI
Description: Hybrid Advanced Wilderness First Aid (WAFA) Training WMAI May 27 & May 28 | 8am-6pm | At CCHE and Cook County Outside Location Alice Henshaw, AVH Global LLC, WMAI Instructor The Wilderness Advanced First Aid(WAFA) is the perfect entry-level course for outdoor adventurers and outdoor professionals who may need to provide patient care when help is delayed for hours to days. The course focuses on basic lifesaving skills, patient assessment, field care for common injuries and illnesses, environmental illnesses, and proper reporting for rescue assistance. This hybrid class is designed for motivated individuals and requires completing at least two days of online training prior to a two-day, in-person, hands-on learning session. The online and pre-class work for the hybrid WAFA course totals approximately 15–20 hours. Course content will be available 4–5 weeks before the in-person session, and the instructor will provide an introduction letter along with registration details for the WMAI learning platform, Moodle. Failure to complete the online training prior to the in-person session will result in your inability to attend the in-person portion, and no refund will be issued due to lack of compleation.
Publish Date: 04-21-25
2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) WMAI
Description: 2-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) WMAI May 13 & 14 | 8am-6pm | At CCHE and Cook County Outside Location Alice Henshaw, AVH Global LLC, WMAI Instructor Wilderness First Aid (WFA) is the perfect course for outdoor enthusiasts embarking on overnight or short-term wilderness adventures. Participants will learn to recognize medical emergencies, develop essential life-saving skills, and gain hands-on experience with patient assessment and basic field care for common wilderness injuries. Certifications earned in this course are valid for three years. WFA & Adult CPR with AED, Epi autoinjector use for Anaphylaxis
Publish Date: 04-21-25