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Congrats to Moraine Park’s National Champion- Jacob Moody!

Jacob Moody accepting national award. Moraine Park Technical College trade apprentice student, Jacob Moody of Kraemer Brothers, earned the first-place gold award in the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) National Craftsmen Championships. The event was held on Thursday, March 22, in Long Beach, CA.

“We are so proud of Jacob and the hard work and passion he has shown in his craft,” said John Mielke, president of ABC of Wisconsin. “He continues a tradition of Wisconsin apprentices performing extremely well on a national stage.”

Moody earned his spot at the national competition when he placed first at the ABC of Wisconsin Skill Competition in January. Moody competed against 200 other trade apprentices from across the country in a series of intense written and practical skill tests.

For more information on Moraine Park, visit morainepark.edu.

Jacob Moody competing in the national craftsmen competition.

April 9, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Trades

MPTC Welding Students visit Miller Electric

Three welding students posing for a photo at Miller Electric.

On Friday, March 9, 2018, three Moraine Park students, Vanessa Grimm, Matt Trapp and Genna Borths, visited Miller Electric in Appleton to try out a welding machine that features a new innovative approach in welding technology.

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March 30, 2018by Jeffrey Beach
Trades

A Career to Fuel the Future

rendering of inside and outside of moraine park gas utility building

Are you struggling to figure out your next step? Or searching for a high-demand field with a variety of career paths? If so, here’s three reasons why Moraine Park’s gas utility construction and service program may be the right choice for you:
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March 1, 2018by Stephen Logan
Trades

MPTC apprentices qualify for national competition

skill competition winners standing with medals around their necks

Moraine Park Technical College trade apprentices had an impressive showing recently at the Associated Builders & Contractors (ABC) of Wisconsin Skill Competition. The event, held in West Bend, featured two Moraine Park students winning championships and qualifying for nationals, as well as the College earning a complete sweep of the state carpentry podium. Continue reading

February 22, 2018by Andrew Pantzlaff
Trades

Career Options in Water Quality Technology

Male representing Water Quality Technology

As we begin to look at options for a career, we may consider education, maybe on-the-job training, or self-study and activity, to prepare for a particular career of choice. There are many options available for the varying careers. One career field that sometimes is overlooked is related to water quality and water management. There are many career options in the water quality and water management fields. Becoming a professional in this career field can include formal education, on-the-job training, and even self- study. There are many paths into this interesting, highly-rewarding, sustainable, and dynamic career field.

An option that may be of interest to many people looking into careers in the field, is an Associate Degree in Water Quality Technology from Moraine Park Technical College. Moraine Park’s program is an accredited degree offered in an online format. Today as more positions are opening and available throughout the U.S. and abroad, an online program may be the right choice for students. Continue reading

February 20, 2018by Mark Schmidt
Trades

EDGE Program tours MSOE

Members of Moraine Park’s EDGE Progam toured MSOE in Milwaukee on Monday, Dec. 4, learning how their current programs might transfer into a bachelor’s degree there.  Experiencing the different feel of a city campus, and having the chance to see the engineering labs available at MSOE was exciting for those in attendance! Continue reading

December 11, 2017by Bradley Mitchell
Achievement, Manufacturing, Trades

YOU can do MATH!

two male students review notes at table

Do you hate math? Does math scare you? Have you ever wanted to try something but found out math was involved and decided you’d try something else? Are you afraid to try a college program because you think your math skills aren’t good enough to get you through? Continue reading

November 22, 2017by Annette Meihack
Clubs & Organizations, Student Life, Trades

Electricity Students participate in Ideal Tool Competition

Students at Moraine Park had the opportunity to participate in the Ideal Tool Competition earlier this semester. The competition showcases individuals who can use tools in the electricity field the quickest. This competition is held in various cities across the country with professional and student categories. Continue reading

November 3, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Trades

Gov. proclamation kicks off Careers in Energy Week

students stand near power poles and pull rope

The growing opportunities in Wisconsin’s energy industry were the focus of a special event at Moraine Park Technical College on Thursday.

Area students were given a chance to get “hands on” with technical college students and instructors in an energy career preview day at the College’s Beaver Dam campus. The event also was punctuated with a special “Careers in Energy Kickoff” ceremony. Continue reading

October 23, 2017by Andrew Pantzlaff
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