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Hired Before Graduation: Envision Your Future

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Joshua Montag has worked very hard since returning to school. Josh had a plan for his college education.

“My initial plan for myself during college was to find a really good internship and work my way up. Once I graduated, I was going to push to get hired or possibly search elsewhere for a career in IT. There are many avenues in the IT industry but not many companies hire without experience. This is why I actively searched for an internship.”

Josh had to deviate from that plan but in a good way. Continue reading

December 21, 2016by Joe Desiderio
Business, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: Be proud of every step!

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“Don’t wait until you’ve reached your goal to be proud of yourself.  Be proud of every step you take toward reaching that goal.” – unknown

This is the quote which Fall 2016 AAS, Accounting graduate, Chelsey Muche recently shared as she reflected on her journey.

Chelsey deserves a lot of praise. As a single mom, she balances work, school, and family commitments. Continue reading

October 18, 2016by Joan Falter
Business, Hired Before Graduation

HIRED BEFORE GRADUATION: “Make a plan and go for it”

Julie Wolf - She was hired before graduation

Ready to tap into your full potential? Julie Wolf has advice: “Make a plan and go for it. The education you gain at college is something that no one can ever take away from you. Instead, it can help open up doors for you in the future. A lot of jobs are looking for an Associate’s degree or Bachelor’s degree, so it would be important to have that when looking for jobs.” Continue reading

July 14, 2016by admin
Alumni, Health Careers & Wellness, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: “Fear is your biggest obstacle.”

Moraine Park female student hired before graduation

If you’ve been thinking about going back to school, but have been making a mental list of obstacles in your way, recent Moraine Park Technical College graduate Marcia Card has some advice:

“Just do it. Don’t worry about how you’re going to pay for it or how you’re going to juggle everything. Fear is your biggest obstacle and it is the only thing that is holding you back. Just take one day at a time and do what needs to be done.”

That’s the approach Marcia took, and it not only led to an Associate of Applied Science Degree in Chiropractic Specialist, it landed her a job in her field before she ever graduated.  Continue reading

June 21, 2016by admin
Business, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: Blue collar to white collar

Male Moraine Park student sitting at table in cafeteria

There’s a saying by an unknown author that “The best way to get something done is to begin.”

Derrick Ludtke, a graduate of Moraine Park Technical College’s accounting program, can certainly vouch for that. He admits he literally spent years putting off going to college.

Now that he has a diploma in hand, though, Derrick has some sound advice: Continue reading

May 31, 2016by admin
Hired Before Graduation, Trades

Hired Before Graduation: Gaining the “upper hand”

Male Moraine Park student hired before graduation

The Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) field has a great job outlook and salary prospects. And Moraine Park Technical College can get you on this path!

Take Kyle Mader for example. Kyle not only prepared for and got a diploma in the EPD field at Moraine Park, he got hired before graduation as well.   Continue reading

May 29, 2016by admin
Health Careers & Wellness, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: A new path. Three decades later

Female Moraine Park student hired before graduation

The rewards of the Chiropractic field are many for Debra Lynn Riedel.

“Learning about chiropractic and all the wonderful outcomes of those using chiropractic to help relieve pain has been inspiring. I get so excited seeing the body do amazing things by staying adjusted and allowing the nerve communication to work uninterrupted. I love the natural healing that chiropractic brings to the patients and I love being a part of a chiropractors team who helps patients get out of pain.”

Thanks to her education at Moraine Park Technical College, Riedel hasn’t had to wait long to become part of a team. In fact, she has landed multiple jobs before graduation! Continue reading

May 27, 2016by admin
Hired Before Graduation, Trades

Hired Before Graduation: “One of the best decisions I have made”

Male Moraine Park student hired before graduation

Does the thought of going to school – or going back, for some of you – make you a little nervous?

If so, you’re not alone! Cody Serstad had those same uneasy feelings swirling in the pit of his stomach, too.

Fast forward, though, and Cody found himself not only with a diploma in his chosen field – Electrical Power Distribution (power line construction and maintenance, for those unaware!), he had an amazing time at Moraine Park Technical College in the process, and even landed a job before graduation, too! Continue reading

May 27, 2016by admin
Hired Before Graduation, IT & Web

Hired Before Graduation: “You are never too old to do amazing things …”

Female Moraine Park student hired before graduation

“You are never too old to do amazing things with your life.”

Amy Vanden Boogaard says that with confidence. And she should. With hard work and a great attitude, Amy has become a shining example of just how amazing things can be. Continue reading

May 27, 2016by admin
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