Social Networking as a job search strategy is here! Statistics show that hiring is happening through social networks. Continue reading

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Eat cake and ice cream. Get face painted. Watch things spark and sizzle. Win prizes (like an iPad!). Moraine Park. April 8. 

If nothing else, remember that quick summary! But, of course, that’s not telling the whole story. We have some HUGE things planned for our upcoming Open House. Here’s the details, and we hope to see you there!! Continue reading

Every year since 2010, March 31st has been celebrated as the International Transgender Day of Visibility. This designation is to support trans communities throughout the world, to bring attention to the accomplishments of trans people, and to fight cissexism and transphobia by spreading knowledge. Unlike the Transgender Day of Remembrance, which is recognized annually on November 20th, this is a day of EMPOWERMENT! Continue reading

Graphic Communications students at Moraine Park Technical College learn to effectively use images and color together, as well as the importance of considering culture as it influences a design. One example out of the many great historic examples of the emotional power of color, and how that color is linked to a cultural symbol, is the story of why we celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the color green and shamrock. Continue reading

The Cosmetology students do enjoy performing color services, but there is more to just applying color to the hair.  Students have to learn the chemistry of how color works on the hair and also safety procedures. Continue reading

In part one we talked about the demographics and the composition of the veteran community, in part two we discuss the military structure. Continue reading

The Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Supper Club celebration event was held at the legendary Chandelier Ballroom on Thursday, March 2.

The event provided an evening of fabulous networking, a silent auction and a marvelous buffet dinner prepared by Michelle Price, Executive Director of the Chandelier Ballroom and former Moraine Park community education hospitality and foods adjunct faculty. Continue reading

The Washington County Workforce Alliance is hosting their annual College and Career Fair!

Date: March 16, 2017
Time: 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Location: Washington County Fair Park– Ziegler Pavilion Continue reading

Moraine Park recently took part in the Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) Student Showcase at the State Capitol, and a neat project done by my graphic communication students was featured at the event.

This project was called “Making Memories.” Continue reading