The definition of art is: the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Cosmetology students definitely express their art skills through design and creativity working on clients and other projects.  A project our current “Jr” class was given was to create something out of miscellaneous items.  They could create whatever they wanted.  Here are some photos that show them creating and what they came up with.  Continue reading

Moraine Park Technical College is accepting applications from Feb. 17 to March 3 for three positions on the Moraine Park District Board. Openings exist for the following positions: one elected official member and two additional members; each is a three-year term of office that expires June 30, 2020.

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Life can throw unexpected challenges in front of us, completing taking us off our current, familiar path. Looking back at a fateful holiday season more than 10 years ago, Donna Smith knows this all too well.

But, it turns out she can also vouch that these difficult times  offer great opportunities to choose a new direction in life!

Here’s her story: Continue reading

Moraine Park is hosting its 3^rd Annual Jane of All Trades event on Wednesday, March 8. Jane is an event where women of any age* can come and learn about careers they may have never considered before (*Participants under the age of 16 should have a parent/guardian in attendance with them, of course!)

This is an amazing chance to get hands-on demonstrations in areas such as: Continue reading

Who would count beans for a living? After all, one bean has nearly no value. Yet accountants are often called bean-counters. Why? Continue reading