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Community Engagement, EWD

Easy Excel Tips to Make You More Productive

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When was the last time you took an Excel course? If you are like most of us you have probably googled a command or two or watched a YouTube video on a specific function when needed. You get the work done, but the experience was uninspiring.

Over the course of a few weeks, you’re lucky if two or three of the new commands or functions you learned make it into your daily routine.  Sound familiar?

Here are some simple Microsoft Excel tricks you can use to be more productive at work. Continue reading

August 24, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing

Manufacturing is Alive and Well

It is no secret that the labor market is very competitive today.  With job postings almost everywhere, employers are actively looking for job candidates using several methods.  Here at Moraine Park Technical College we are not immune to this challenge either with both employees and students.  We are looking to combat the talent shortage issues locally, by actively working with our business partners to help them with on-site training, getting them connected to our program students or growing our boot camp programs.

Speaking of boot camps, Moraine Park Technical College had the privilege of attending the Washington County Job Fair on Wednesday, August 16th.  Continue reading

August 18, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing

Lasting Partnerships for Paramount Success

High school welding student

“Our decision to donate is based on our belief in the college’s mission statement “Preparing students for success in a diverse and globally connected world”.  Access to the resources of a dependable and relevant educational program, such as Moraine Park, is paramount to our success”, Steel Craft Corporation.

Moraine Park Economic’s and Workforce Development department has partnered with Steel Craft Corporation in Hartford, WI to provide them with performance-minded business solutions.  Moraine Park is working with Steel Craft to understand their needs as a company and their desire to build a skilled, high performance workforce.  In return Steel Craft believes in the education of our students and in Moraine Park’s mission, because they have seen the value our instructors bring to their workforce.  That is why they generously decided to donate materials needed to support the education of Moraine Park’s students. Continue reading

June 15, 2017by Samantha Story
Achievement, EWD

Students Celebrate Learning for Independence

We all have goals of living independently and being self-sufficient but often obstacles and challenges get in our way.  On May 11, nine students were able to celebrate successful completion of a 2-year Learning for Independence (LFI) Program, moving them one step closer to meeting their goal of independence.  Surrounded by family, friends, instructors and school staff, the students shared their LFI program portfolios and final comments of the program. Continue reading

May 24, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing, Trades

CNC & Welding Test Drives coming January 18

Sometimes the thought of diving into a new career path can seem a bit daunting.

So it’s too bad there isn’t a way you could try out a career and get a feel for the skills needed first, right?

Spoiler alert: There is. Continue reading

May 10, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing, Trades

Moraine Park offering chance to “Test Drive” careers

One female girl and one adult guy with instructor at Moraine Park Test Drive Careers

Reading and hearing about new career opportunities is helpful. But what if you actually could try them out as well? Moraine Park Technical College is offering a unique opportunity to do just that with its “Test Drive” workshops for welding and computerized numerical control (CNC). Continue reading

May 10, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing

“I want to learn and I want to be good at something.” – A Boot Camp Student Profile

alex works with cnc machine at moraine park

Alex Bertram didn’t really need to find something new. He spent his days at his job at a car wash, and he was okay with it. Then his mom started talking about boot camps, and then his girlfriend started talking about boot camps, and suddenly he started thinking about boot camps as something he should actually do. “I’ve been washing cars for the past two years,” said Bertram, “and I just think I was going nowhere. I got a dollar raise in a year of working there. Now that I’m here I feel like I’m always moving forward. I’m always learning something. There are so many opportunities that I have with this thing and it’s free. You get paid. You get a job – well, you could get a job, you have the opportunity to go get that for yourself.” Continue reading

May 5, 2017by Samantha Story
EWD, Manufacturing

“My dad’s a welder. My grandpa’s a welder. My uncle’s a welder” – A Boot Camp Student Profile

Cole Strassman is going to be a welder. In fact, it seems he already is, and probably what he would have been if he had never met us. The beauty of the boot camps is that it can take you where you want to go, even if you’re already on your way. Continue reading

May 5, 2017by Samantha Story
Community Engagement, Culinary & Foods, EWD

Sharpen Your Kitchen Skills … Literally!

Female Culinary student filleting a fish

On a scale of 1-10, how good of a chef are you?

1 – No one lets me near the kitchen…take-out all the way!

5 – I can hold my own.

10 – Food Network is calling and wants me to have my own show!

Continue reading

April 24, 2017by Samantha Story
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