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Business, General Education, International Education

Study Abroad Ireland…Lifetime Learning Experience

Students on the beach in Ireland

This year, Moraine Park participated in a study abroad opportunity with other technical colleges to send students to Ireland for 2 weeks.  Our partner college in Ireland is the Waterford Institute of Technology and we work with them to expand students’ knowledge of business and explore issues from a global perspective. During this study abroad course, students participated in classes with Irish instructors and attend business tours while being immersed in another culture.

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June 14, 2018by Melanie Schroeder
Business, Student Life

Student Spotlight: Sheila Delvaux, Business Management

Moraine Park has several business degree and certificates programs.  Student enjoy many opportunities within our business programs.   If you spend any time on our West Bend campus, chances are you have seen Shelia Delvaux, one of our students  studying business management and small entrepreneurship.  Here is some insight on her journey at Moraine Park and plans after graduation. Continue reading

December 1, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Clubs & Organizations, Student Life, Trades

Electricity Students participate in Ideal Tool Competition

Students at Moraine Park had the opportunity to participate in the Ideal Tool Competition earlier this semester. The competition showcases individuals who can use tools in the electricity field the quickest. This competition is held in various cities across the country with professional and student categories. Continue reading

November 3, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Clubs & Organizations, Student Life, Trades

Electricity Students Test Skills in National Competition

After placing 1st during State Skills USA Competitions earlier in the year, Moraine Park students had the opportunity to compete in the National Skills USA competition held in Kentucky in June.  Zach Heberer competed in Industrial Motor Control and Paul Langenecker competed in Residential Wiring.

Both of Moraine Park’s students did extremely well during the National Skills USA Competition.  Zach Heberer placed 6th out of 21 students in the Industrial Motor Control competition and Paul Langenecker placed 17th out of 29 in the Residential Wiring competition. Continue reading

October 3, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Clubs & Organizations, Student Life

Students enjoy Welcome Week events

To celebrate the beginning of a new academic year, Moraine Park hosted its annual Welcome Week.

Each campus provided a variety of activities each day from free breakfast, live entertainment and make and take events. While each campus enjoyed different activities all of the students enjoyed being welcomed to campus for the new semester. Continue reading

September 13, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Achievement, Business

Business Professionals Club – National Competition Results

Congratulations to the Moraine Park Business Professionals of America Club members who traveled to Florida last week to compete at the National Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competition. After taking 1st in the State of Wisconsin in Presentation Management Team, they were invited to compete at Nationals.

The Presentation Management Team consisted of Christian Dahl, Karen Hall, Katie Antonian and Katy Logsdon. After spending hours preparing, we are proud to announce that the Moraine Park team  placed 2nd in the Nation in Presentation Management-Team Category! Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Achievement, Trades

Moraine Park students sweep podium at Skills USA

Three male MPTC SKills USA winners standing on stage

Moraine Park sent students from the CNC/Tool & Die club and the Electricity club to the State Skills USA competition in late April.  The CNC/Tool & Die students competed as a team in the Automated Manufacturing Technology category while the Electricity students competed as individuals in the Industrial Motor Control or Residential Wiring categories.

Moraine Park had students take all 3 top spots in Industrial Motor Control. Zach Heberer placed 1st, Jacob Stamm placed 2nd and Ramon Cruz-Nagera placed third. Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Community Engagement, Health Careers & Wellness, Student Life

Heroin Highway – Overdose Simulation

Heroin Highway simulation with nurses

It is known that the best way to learn is by doing. This is how the Moraine Park nursing program teaches their nursing students every day in the simulation center located on the West Bend campus. Continue reading

January 18, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Manufacturing, Student Life, Trades

Students attend International Manufacturing Conference

Assorted booths at International Manufacturing Conference

Moraine Park manufacturing students attended the International Manufacturing Technology Show (IMTS) in Chicago, IL on Sept. 12th. IMTS is America’s largest manufacturing show, featuring more than 2,000 exhibiting companies. Continue reading

September 23, 2016by Melanie Schroeder
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