Want a motivating story to start your day? Rachel Bestor’s is as good as any. She’s had plenty of ups and downs in her journey to find her right career path, but her perseverance has brought her great things. Here’s Rachel’s story, in her own words:

My name is Rachel Bestor. I was born and raised in Fond du Lac, WI, where I currently reside. My family means the world to me. They supported me throughout my education at Moraine Park and helped me when I was struggling over my assessments and the rollercoaster of happiness and stress. My hobbies include spending my free time with my family and going on outings. We especially enjoy the summer where we can spend much of our time outdoors just enjoying the weather and having fun.

I have one brother and one sister who are both older than me and who both went on to bachelor’s degrees right out of high school. Then there’s me who became a single mom shortly after high school. I was 18, going on 19 when I had my first child and it was a struggle to continue on in college, but I tried it anyway.

That’s when I first chose Moraine Park Technical College. Continue reading

As Moraine Park Technical College’s “Year of the Student Veteran” winds down, a special event took place last week to honor our students who have served or are currently serving our country. Continue reading

Moraine Park Technical College’s 2017 Retirement and Service Recognition event on Friday, May 5, honored retirees and those who reached service anniversaries during the 2016-2017 academic year.

“We are grateful to these individuals for contributing so much to Moraine Park throughout their years of service with our College,” said Bonnie Baerwald, president of Moraine Park. “This year we had 174 combined years of service from our retirees and 895 combined years from our staff members that received service recognition awards.” Continue reading

My name is Arletta Allen, and I am originally from Yazoo City, Mississippi.

I became pregnant when I was 16 and dropped out of school in my senior year and had to come to Moraine Park Technical College to receive my High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED).

I completed this in May 1999.

Since then, I went on a life journey through major pitfalls until I discovered that I desired more out of life. Continue reading

Graduating students from Moraine Park Technical College’s Graphic Communications, Interactive Media Design and IT Web Designer/Developer programs will be showcasing their talents at the College’s Portfolio Showcase on Wednesday, May 10, at the Fond du Lac campus. Continue reading

Joseph St. Antoine is a prime example of what perseverance, drive and determination can lead to, even if you grow up in a difficult environment. Here’s the ups-and-downs of Joseph’s journey, in his own words:   Continue reading

Are you a single parent seemingly juggling the world, but still hoping to get a degree? You can do it. And Meghan Tarantino, a 2017 graduate of Moraine Park, is proof! Here’s Meghan’s story, in her own words: Continue reading

The weather is getting nicer (even in Wisconsin!) and there are more bikes on the road.  Motorists are asked to stay alert for bikes, but motorcyclists need to remember they are harder to see and ride accordingly.  The Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) reminds riders that motorcycle safety starts with 5 = zero – 5 key points equals zero deaths on Wisconsin roadways.

Here are the five: Continue reading

Members of Moraine Park’s Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) Club recently participated in the College Lineman’s Rodeo in Scottsbluff, NE. Ninety-five students, nine colleges and thirty-one teams participated in this competition. A big CONGRATULATIONS to the Moraine Park students who attended and brought back the following trophies! Continue reading