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Community Engagement, Manufacturing

Teens, here’s your chance! “Toolin’ It” Summer Camp is June 12-16

UPDATE: REGISTRATION NOW FULL! HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!

Did you know that fewer than 39% of teens have ever set foot inside a manufacturing company? If so, how can they be expected to know about the incredible career opportunities offered in manufacturing?

To have the opportunity to see a manufacturing site and get some hands on experience with skills needed in manufacturing join us at Moraine Park Technical College’s “Toolin’ It” Summer Camp June 12-16, 2017,  from 8:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily at the West Bend Campus. Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Marcia Arndt
EWD, Manufacturing

My future has endless possibilities … because I’m here right now

Welding is fun for Alex Rocha, so fun, in fact, that when the end of class is called, Rocha, a Welding Boot Camp student, wants more. “When I’m done with class, I want to say, ‘Wait! I’m done already?’” and amazingly, that love of welding is only one part of what motivates him to succeed in the boot camps.

Rocha’s young daughter motivates him. The opportunity to meet new people that can teach him new skills and share life experiences motivates him. And most of all, his past motivates him: This includes a two-year incarceration that led him to our boot camps.

“I don’t mind talking about it because it’s the past. I’m here now and my future has endless possibilities because I’m here right now. That’s my motivation.” Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Samantha Story
Health Careers & Wellness

Surgical Technology students getting their hands “dirty”

What is a surgical technologist?  They are a vital member of the operating room team, which includes the Surgeon, Anesthesia Care Provider, and Circulating Registered Nurse. Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Danielle Cook
Student Life, Student Services & Support, Veterans

20 or more veteran commit suicide each day. That’s too many!

So why are there 21 military backpacks hanging in the hallway at Moraine Park’s Fond du lac campus?

Staff, faculty and students have been asking that question for the last few weeks.  Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Stephen Pepper
Clubs & Organizations, Cosmetology, Student Life

Cosmetology “Highlights” – Weeks March 27-April 7, 2017

female cosmetology student coloring mannequin hair

Fun as usual at Techniques Salon and Spa!  The students are in the salon every day this semester.  Stop by and see what is happening or better yet, make an appointment.  Call 920-929-2106.  To view hours, click here.  Services and prices, click here. Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Michelle Freund
Achievement, Business, Community Engagement

Cosmetology “Highlights” – Week of March 20, 2017

It was quiet around Techniques Salon and Spa this week because of spring break, but that didn’t keep the students from learning.  Both classes of students along with one of their instructors, Ms. Eileen, attended the 2017 America’s Beauty Show in Chicago.  “Highlights” of their adventures were: Continue reading

April 12, 2017by Michelle Freund

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