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Moraine Park is currently seeking a mascot performer- YOU COULD BE MAXIMUS! (How cool is that?)

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September 14, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Trades

A Career to Fuel the Future

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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
Cosmetology

New Cosmetology Licensing Laws – Will It Affect You?

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Governor Walker recently signed new laws related to the Cosmetology/Barbering industry.  Some of the changes are: Continue reading

November 30, 2017by Michelle Freund
Cosmetology

Cosmetology “Highlights” – The Life of a Cosmetology Student

Meet Emma.  She decided to try Cosmetology at the suggestion of her hairstylist.

After being homeschooled by her Mom and attending UW-FDL and UW-Washingon County for general education classes, she thought, “why not.”

Emma then started her cosmetology career here at Moraine Park in January 2017.  Emma has already been hired as a receptionist at Lavish Salon and Spa in Mayville.  She plans on taking her boards along with her classmates on Nov. 6, 2017 so she is ready to start working on clients as soon as she graduates in December 2017. Continue reading

November 3, 2017by Michelle Freund
Student Services & Support

Careers instructors gain valuable insight to ensure job search success

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Careers instructors from Moraine Park recently attended The National Résumé Writers’ Conference to learn leading-edge methods to better position job seekers for gaining a competitive advantage in today’s tumultuous employment environment. Continue reading

November 3, 2017by Rhonda Roehrig
Health Careers & Wellness

MLT grads: 100% Again!

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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

June 28, 2017by Linda Bau
Business, Hired Before Graduation

HIRED BEFORE GRADUATION: Class Assignment Leads to Job

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Many schools claim to provide real-life experiences, but it is unusual when a class project leads to a job.

Moraine Park’s Associate of Science in Accounting degree provides a career preparation project within Accounting 3.  Students create a professional résumé and cover letter and practice interviewing skills based on an actual job posting.

Initially, student Allysa Larsen picked a general accounting position. Eventually, she decided to a select a position that better matched her goals.   Continue reading

June 20, 2017by Joan Falter
Achievement, Trades

Moraine Park students sweep podium at Skills USA

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Moraine Park sent students from the CNC/Tool & Die club and the Electricity club to the State Skills USA competition in late April.  The CNC/Tool & Die students competed as a team in the Automated Manufacturing Technology category while the Electricity students competed as individuals in the Industrial Motor Control or Residential Wiring categories.

Moraine Park had students take all 3 top spots in Industrial Motor Control. Zach Heberer placed 1st, Jacob Stamm placed 2nd and Ramon Cruz-Nagera placed third. Continue reading

May 17, 2017by Melanie Schroeder
Health Careers & Wellness

SNA Healthcare Career Fair a Success!

The Moraine Park Technical College FDL Student Nurses Association hosted their second biannual Healthcare Career Fair recently, featuring 11 local employers, 8 continuing education universities, MPTC counselors, and SNA booth with candy bar and t-shirt sales!

There was even a booth to visit for fun entitled “Looking your best for the interview.” Continue reading

April 24, 2017by Barbara Brown
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