Get off the bench and attend Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field- North Balcony on Thursday, November 4 from 3-6:15 p.m.

Internship Draft Day is more than just a job fair. It’s a chance for students to meet with over 50 companies with over 200 paid internships, co-ops, part-time and full-time positions. Students have the opportunity to network and pre-set 15-minute interviews with companies of their choosing. Attendees will also have the chance to earn free prizes and a college scholarship.

Since 2015, Internship Draft Day has been organized by the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA) and the NEW Manufacturing Alliance (NEWMA). Together, these entities recognized a unique way to work collaboratively on a unified cause: to expand manufacturing career pathways and build a talent pipeline through internships.

Hundreds of college students from Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan participate in the annual Internship Draft Day at Lambeau Field in Green Bay every year. Students showcase talent, curiosity, hustle, and career interest, vying for scholarships, paid internships, and network connections.

Interested students should register at internshipdraftday.com by the registration deadline of October 31.

Mary Daley recently started as Moraine Park’s new Tutoring Services Specialist. Daley comes from K-12 education where she worked as a kindergarten teacher.  

“I wanted a change, but also wanted to stay in education,” Daley said. “I’m excited to help students in a new way at Moraine Park.” 

In her new role, Daley recruits peer tutors, professional tutors and tutor specialists, and matches them with students based on their programs and classes. 

“Some students need peer tutors, some need professional tutors and some need the Student Center–every student is unique and has different needs to be met,” Daley said. 

Daley looks forward to improving the tutoring program and introducing new ways for students to get help with their coursework. 

Contact Mary for any tutoring needs: 

mdaley1@morainepark.edu 

(920) 924-6488 

FDL Campus 

College Level Examination Program (CLEP) testing, sponsored by the College Board, allows students to complete exams in a variety of subjects that are generally covered in the first 2 years of college. CLEP Exam results are accepted for college credit at many colleges and universities throughout the United States- including MPTC.

MPTC has a CLEP Testing Center which allows students, as well as our community members, to take the exams at any of the College campuses. 

Now through August 31, 2021, students can save 50% when they register for another CLEP exam.

How to get the discount:

• Students must have taken another CLEP exam this year (or do so by August 31, 2021).
• During registration, students enter code CLEPSUMMER at checkout to receive 50% off one exam. (Code is valid from June 1, 2021 through August 31, 2021.)

Information on MPTC’s CLEP testing process is available via the link here: https://www.morainepark.edu/academics/transfer-information/credit-for-prior-learning/credit-by-exam/college-level-examination-program-clep/

For more information about Moraine Park’s CLEP guidelines, contact MPTC’s Credit for Prior Learning Specialist at cpl@morainepark.edu or 920-924-3215, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS.

Students, are you looking for a way to give back, network or gain experience before you graduate? If so, consider volunteering. Volunteering can do this and so much more.

Volunteering helps you make a difference by helping others or a business in need. Volunteering can help you gain confidence in your skills that you learned throughout your program and can help provide proof (prove-it statements) that you can use during your upcoming interviews.

Volunteering can also help you advance in your career. Shawn Anchor of Goodthink Inc. researched the impact of Positive Psychology. Shawn Anchor’s research noted that people that reach out and help others are more likely to be engaged at work or get a promotion. Giving back to others can promote happiness and goodwill, and help you throughout your career.

Volunteering also provides an ability to network with individuals with interests similar to you. This can be a great way to showcase your skills and meet others in your career field or interests.

If you are interested in learning more about volunteering activities available in our community, please connect with Anne Lemke, Student Community Impact Coordinator at Moraine Park. Visit the Community Impact webpage at https://www.morainepark.edu/community-impact/.

Your Moraine Park Careers Instructors can help you enhance your resume with the outcomes from your volunteer experience. Connect with us and schedule an appointment for a resume review. We are here to help you! Visit the Career Center webpage at http://morainepark.edu/Careers.

Fond du Lac | 920-924-3244 | Lisa Ferguson | lferguson@morainepark.edu

West Bend | 262-335-5773 | Rhonda Roehrig | rroehrig2@morainepark.edu

Beaver Dam | 920-887-4437

We look forward to working with you!

Great News for MPTC students – HOT JOBS!

Hot Jobs in Wisconsin are predicted and chances are you are in training now for one of them. In a Wisconsin State & Regional Economic Trends presentation, Scott Hodek, Section Chief – DWD Office of Economic Advisors shared the top 10 Hot Jobs in Wisconsin. These jobs represent higher than average numbers projected annually and higher than median salary.

1. Truck Drivers
2. Sales Representatives
3. Maintenance & Repair workers
4. Registered Nurse
5. General & Operations Managers
6. First-Line Supervisors of Production & Operating workers
7. Elementary School Teachers
8. Accountants & Auditors
9. Carpenters
10. Farmers, Ranchers, & other Agricultural Managers

Prepare yourself for the job market. Have your résumé and cover letter reviewed. Participate in a mock interview. You never get a second chance to make a good first impression.

Contact a Careers Instructor today.

The year 2020 was a time of the big paradigm shift.  What is a paradigm shift anyway? We learn from Merriam-Webster that it is . . . “a view or way in which we look at things. The way we use to look at the world has changed. What use to be, is no more.”  

For example, the way we used to look at work and home life. Wake up, get the kids ready for school, pick up a coffee from Kwik trip or McDonald’s as you drive to work, start at 9 a.m., drive to a local restaurant for lunch, finish up the day and by 5pm you are on your way back home. After a quick supper, get the kids to piano lessons, softball or football practice, maybe head to your bowling or trap shooting league.

Perhaps your scenario is a bit different now. Maybe the kids are home, you double as school teacher, and log in to zoom meetings.  Maybe you have no job to go to (either by your choice or forced upon you). A shift in what use to be.

What now?

Time to reflect on what’s next. Ask yourself – Where do I see myself moving forward? A new way to look at your home and work life – a paradigm shift for sure. Take a look from a fresh perspective. Sarah Young, in her devotional book, encourages us to move forward. “Don’t let recent disappointments and failures define you or dampen your expectations. This is the time to make a fresh start!”

A Fresh Start

You have an opportunity to start new. A chance to re-invent yourself. Not sure where to start? Give a call to one of the Careers Instructors at Moraine Park Technical College. Take a “free” Career Assessment. Create a personal growth plan. We are here to listen, encourage, and support you.

Contact a Careers Instructor today.

Internships are valuable program experiences, and students should consider participating in an internship before graduation. Here are a few of the top reasons why.

• Gain experience in your career field.
• Have a better understanding of your role, tasks, and industry.
• Have the opportunity to watch and learn.
• Build confidence in yourself.
• Improve your communication skills.

Students are invited to join the NEW Manufacturing Alliance and NEW ERA for a unique internship fair, Internship Draft Day, which will be broadcasted live from Lambeau Field on Tuesday, Nov. 10, from 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

This opportunity will allow students to showcase talents, curiosity, hustle and career interests while networking with a variety of employers.

Employers from Northeast Wisconsin will be interviewing for over 200 paid internships from the convenience of a phone or computer.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to watch speakers on several topics such as resume and interview tips, draft board scoring updates and spotlighted companies. Additionally, they will be competing with other attendees for gift certificates, scholarships, and to be the #1 draft pick of the event!

Registration is required by Nov. 6.

For more information, visit https://internshipdraftday.com.

Moraine Park Technical College is one of five Wisconsin Technical College System colleges to receive a five-year, $1.3 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to continue its Student Support Services (SSS) program.

The SSS program, also known as EDGE at Moraine Park, seeks to help students who are low-income, first-generation to college and/or have a learning disability, with a purpose to help students meet their goals and graduate from college. The EDGE program offers many services to help students stay on track, including academic advising, financial aid, and scholarship resources, cultural events, skills development, and tutoring. All services are provided to eligible students at no cost. This is the third consecutive grant received for Moraine Park’s EDGE program. 

Since the program began in 2010, it has served over 430 students. Currently, the program serves 140 active students at the College and has proven to be a gateway to success for eligible students.

“First-generation to college, low income, and disabled students face unique challenges to completing college degrees, and SSS TRIO programs like EDGE help students overcome those obstacles to be successful,” Kristina Buchanan, director of EDGE at Moraine Park, said. “I am honored to be able to help our students each year – their stories of courageous persistence and success in the face of incredible odds is inspiring.”

In the 2018-19 academic year, EDGE students achieved a 94% persistence rate, 91% good academic standing rate, 54% degree completion rate, and 20% of students transferred on to higher education opportunities after earning their degree.

“When I first joined EDGE, I had no idea how amazing this program would be,” Jessica Reinke, Moraine Park student, said. “College is hard, but EDGE has made my college experience more attainable, achievable, and less worrisome. I’m going to school for nursing and have many classes to study for. I wish everyone could have and know the value of this program that MPTC offers. It is truly amazing.”

For more information on the Edge program, visit morainepark.edu/trio.

In July, Moraine Park’s libraries will be staffed for appointments with students and staff to return and pick up materials or other tasks, such as purchasing a GED voucher or taking a typing test. Appointments are to take care of quick library business only, and at this time, the facilities remain closed to the public. Please see the limitations here.

Beaver Dam

Staffing will be limited due to construction.

Library staff will be available from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. on the following days:

• Wednesday, July 1
• Monday, July 6
• Wednesday, July 15
• Monday, July 20
• Wednesday, July 29
  

West Bend and Fond du Lac

Starting July 6, both libraries will be staffed from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

For more information, visit morainepark.edu/library.