As Moraine Park‘s Medical Laboratory Technician program director, I am so happy to annouce that this year’s program graduates have all passed the National ASCP Certification Exam. While I was certain that this would be the case because the students in this class were exceptional, it is always great to see the data! I am confident that these students will enjoy a long career in laboratory medicine! Continue reading

The hard work and academic achievement of Moraine Park Technical College students was recognized during the College’s annual Student Awards Banquet held last month at The Golf Club at Camelot in Lomira.

Moraine Park presented the 2017 Student of the Year Award to Continue reading

Moraine Park Technical College held its 25th Annual GED/HSED Graduation Ceremony on June 1. For the 2016-17 school year, 109 students received their General Education Development (GED) and High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED) certificates.

Two of these individuals served as student speakers at the graduation event -– Danielle Patzan of North Fond du Lac and Lisa Stoffel of West Bend -– and each reflected on vastly different journeys that led them to this point. Continue reading

Congratulations to Moraine Park Technical College’s Class of 2017 – and best wishes in your journey ahead! In honor of your accomplishments, here’s 217 pics of our 2017 Commencement! Do you recognize any familiar faces? Continue reading

Within a profound scene of smiles, laughter, joyful tears and dreams come true, Moraine Park Technical College hosted its 2017 Commencement Ceremony in the Fond du Lac High School Field House on Saturday, May 20.

Nearly 350 graduates took part in the event. In all, the Class of 2017 had nearly 800 graduate candidates complete their studies to receive associate of applied science degrees and technical diplomas.

Keynote speaker, Dr. Morna Foy, impressed upon graduates the need to enjoy the moment, but also look to the future.

“You have definitely arrived at an important milestone, and you’re to be recognized and celebrated for that. That’s why we’re together. But I’d offer that there’s now much more to be done,” Moy said. “Think of it this way: You’re like a coiled spring, or a sling-shot pulled back. You’re ready for launch. That’s what scientists call “potential energy.” It’s the energy an object has because of its position, rather than its motion.

“You’re now in position.” Continue reading

Think life has handed you setbacks too large to overcome? Try telling that to DeWayne Sexton. Losing a mother as a child. Being separated from his siblings growing up. Reuniting only to have his brothers be killed shortly after. Joining the military and losing many close friends in battle. Losing his last remaining brother to a drunk driver. Being diagnosed with cancer. Feeling too old and too lost and too worthless. DeWayne has seemingly been through it all – and has somehow weathered all these struggles to do remarkable things.

One of those remarkable things is being named our 2017 Student of the Year. We couldn’t be more thrilled to give him this honor. To say that DeWayne is deserving is a tremendous understatement. Here’s DeWayne’s story of struggle and finding purpose throughout these setbacks, in his own words: Continue reading

Study abroad participants going to Ireland gathered April 8 for orientation at FVTC. Individuals from Moraine Park, NWTC, CVTC, and MATC met each other for the first time and will soon be traveling across the ocean together. Continue reading

Graduating students from Moraine Park Technical College’s Graphic Communications, Interactive Media Design and IT Web Designer/Developer programs will be showcasing their talents at the College’s Portfolio Showcase on Wednesday, May 10, at the Fond du Lac campus. Continue reading

Graduates … are you ready to rock your next interview?  The more you prepare for your job interview, the more confident you will appear to the prospective employer. The following steps will help you prepare for the interview. When it comes to interviews, the most common advice is to be honest and be yourself. Continue reading