October is "College Knowledge" Month

There will be a variety of college-themed workshops offered during the month of October at the North Shore Campus. WTIP volunteer Marnie McMillan spoke with Paula Sundet-Wolf, director at Cook County Higher Education, on North Shore Morning. 
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All events will be held at Cook County Higher Education’s North Shore Campus in Grand Marais for FREE:

Mondays

·         How to Pay for College.  October 6, 5:30 – 6:30pm.  Learn about financing options including free federal financial aid, college scholarships and local scholarship opportunities.  Guests will include Joan Gardner – Goodno from the Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation.

·         Destination College 2015.  October 13, 5:30 – 7:00pm.  Learn how to find college programs that meet your needs, the application process, testing and more.

·         How to Start a Business.   October 20, 5:30 – 7:30pm.  Learn what it takes to start a business of your own, the elements of a business plan, marketing ideas and financing options.  Presented by Pat Campanaro, Small Business Consultant from the UMD Center for Economic Development.

·         Landing the Perfect Job.  October 27, 5:30 – 7:30pm.  This workshop will cover the job search process, how to put together an effective resume and cover letter, and help you anticipate job interview questions.

Tuesdays

·         College Bound Underground Network.  Beginning October 7 - October 28, 6:30 – 9:00pm.  Bring a friend, talk about your past schooling experience, and share your concerns about going back to school.  We are here to help!  Hosted by Bob Pratt.

Wednesdays

·         Career Cafes – Beginning October 1 – October 29 from 11:45 – 12:45 pm.  Bring a bag lunch and learn from people working in the field what their job is like, what types of training you will need and what the job outlook for the future is.  A calendar for specific occupations and dates will be coming out soon.

Thursdays

·         Become an Academic Warrior – October 9, 5:30 – 7:30pm.  Good study skills are key to any successful student.  At this workshop instructor Dr. Robert Pratt will emphasize memory and reading and how certain strategies lead to improved retention and retrieval.

·         How to Succeed at Math – October 16, 5:30 – 7:00pm.  Overcome your fear of taking a college math course by learning simple math tips, problem solving techniques and the process of building up to a college level math course.  Instructor Jean Marie Modl will also answer questions and demonstrate solving common math and PreAlgebra problems.

·         Writing the Successful College Paper – October 23, 5:30 – 7:00pm.  Whether writing for Psychology, History or College English, every successful college paper contains specific elements.  Instructor Erin Altemus will cover these elements and more, as she takes you through the process of writing a college level paper.

It’s helpful if you register in advance for the events, but not required.  If you have any questions, give a call at 387-3411. www.facebook.com/cookcountyhighereducation www.northshorecampus.org