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The Road to Success Starts Here …

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Life can throw unexpected challenges in front of us, completing taking us off our current, familiar path. Looking back at a fateful holiday season more than 10 years ago, Donna Smith knows this all too well.

But, it turns out she can also vouch that these difficult times  offer great opportunities to choose a new direction in life!

Here’s her story: Continue reading

February 14, 2017by Joan Seichter
Business

Are accountants really recession-proof?

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While nobody is immune from layoffs, accounting is a very stable career choice.  In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects higher than average growth potential through 2024.

How is accounting unique? Continue reading

February 2, 2017by Joan Falter
Business, Community Engagement

Money Giveaway!!

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Business Practice Firm students raise over $400 for two local organizations!!! Continue reading

December 20, 2016by Amy Harmsen
Alumni, Business

Stepping Stones to Success

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Written by Sarah Spang, 2016 Moraine Park graduate

I chose to attend Moraine Park two times in my life for drastically different reasons. The first time in 2008-2009 was because I had just graduated high school with no direction. I wanted to stay local and enroll in a program that suited some of the natural talents I already had, so MPTC’s Office Assistant technical diploma was a great choice for me. After one year of courses and studying, I was able to go into the workforce with the knowledge and confidence I needed to land my first real “adult” job. Continue reading

October 31, 2016by Amy Harmsen
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