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Motorcycle, scooter safety classes available

students sit on motorcycles at moraine park

Thinking about pulling your motorcycle or scooter out of storage? Or have you decided — finally —  to make this the summer you get out on the open road? Moraine Park Technical College’s Basic Rider courses offer a convenient way to learn to ride and obtain your license.

Class registration is now open, with available weekday morning and evening options, as well as weekend courses running now until the end of September. Attendees can complete the course in just one weekend or in four weekday courses. Continue reading

April 24, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
Alumni, Auto & Transportation, Foundation, Manufacturing, Throwbacks, Uncategorized

THROWBACK: 1974 Alumni Don Charleston Values MPTC Education

We love hearing from MPTC alumni!  Here, 1974 Alumni Don Charleston shares the interesting journey his career took after Moraine Park.  If you would like to share your MPTC alumni story, connect with us here!

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April 20, 2017by Joan Brezinsky
Auto & Transportation

“High Voltage,” meet the auto industry

As you can see by the danger sign in the picture, high voltage is new to the automotive industry.

And here at Moraine Park Technical College, with advances in automotive technology and hybrid vehicles aging, we are exposing our students to hybrid and electric vehicle technology.  Continue reading

December 14, 2016by Timothy Moy
Auto & Transportation, Throwbacks

THROWBACK: Automotive diagnostics, then and now!

Throwback Moraine Park photo from auto lab

The size of diagnostic equipment has changed a lot over the years as new technologies have been introduced into the automotive field.

But as the old adage goes, “size doesn’t matter.” Continue reading

December 7, 2016by Timothy Moy
Achievement, Alumni, Auto & Transportation

Moraine Park driver wins Kulwicki Cup, $54,439

Kulwicki race car driver holding winning flag

Alex Prunty, a Moraine Park Technical College alumnus and 24-year-old rising racing star from Lomira, Wisconsin, has won the 2016 “Kulwicki Cup” Championship. That announcement from officials at Kulwicki Driver Development Program (KDDP) came the day before Thanksgiving.

Prunty won the title by eight points (533-525) over New England standout Dave Farrington, Jr., from Jay, Maine.

“Absolutely shaking with excitement!,” Alex posted on Facebook after finding out the news Continue reading

December 2, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
Alumni, Auto & Transportation, Video

Imagine Your Career in the Automotive Industry

October 26, 2016by admin
Alumni, Auto & Transportation

Moraine Park driver leads “Kulwicki Cup” standings

Alex Prunty race car

Alex Prunty is leading the pack!

Alex is a Moraine Park Technical College Alumni and owner/driver of the #11 Super Late Model we sponsor, and is an early leader in the 2016 Kulwicki Driver Development Program’s “Kulwicki Cup” point standings! Great job, Alex!

In the organization’s initial evaluation, which considered the seven drivers’ on and off-track performances from April 1 through June 30, Wisconsin’s Alex Prunty holds a 12-point lead over Maine’s Dave Farrington Jr.  California driver Jeremy Doss is in third and closing the gap. Continue reading

July 14, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
Auto & Transportation

The scooters are coming! The scooters are coming!

Motorcycle safety instructor Kim Rudat with a display of bikes

Spoiler alert: They’re already here.

Yes, in addition to its standard motorcycle safety courses, Moraine Park Technical College now has a convenient way for scooter riders to get licensed as well.

Now first, you may be wondering if you need a license. The answer is maybe. Continue reading

May 27, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
Auto & Transportation

10 interesting – and frustrating – facts about women in the workforce

Two female automotive students working on engine

In honor of International Women’s Day coming up on March 8, here’s 10 interesting (and, sometimes frustrating) facts about women in today’s workforce. Take a look!

Also, if you’re a female curious about career options outside of “the norm” … smile.  We’ve got an event coming up just for you! Our unique Jane of All Trades event is – you guessed it – March 8! You can come in and explore 12 higher-paying careers traditionally see as fields for men. Click here for all the details.  We hope to see you there!

  1. Jobs in which men are traditionally employed typically pay Continue reading
February 17, 2016by Andrew Pantzlaff
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