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Finding a New Passion- Catherine Holmes

Catherine Holmes

Sometimes where you start, isn’t where you are destined to end up, and Catherine Holmes of Fond du Lac knows that first-hand.

Her educational journey began after she earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology and started her career working with special needs children. She left the workforce for a short time when she relocated to Fond du Lac and began raising her family. Catherine then joined the team at Agnesian HealthCare in Fond du Lac, where she has been an employee for over 10-years. It was there that she was introduced to the business analyst career field, a high demand job that is considered one of the best-kept career secrets.

The beauty of this career path is that it wears many hats. In fact, you may have never actually seen the job title of business analyst. However, jobs like project manager, business systems analyst, functional analyst, process analyst, market research analyst, or management consultant, are all actually business analysts.

Catherine enrolled in Moraine Park’s business analyst program in August of 2017 and was hired as a business analyst for Agnesian prior to graduating.

“I love that no two days are the same,” Catherine said. “We call ourselves the engineers of change, but my role is to reevaluate processes and offer guidance.”

More specifically, she is helping to navigate a change in computer systems by holding conversations and being the liaison between her employer and the computer system company.

One of the best parts of this career path is that it is considered in high demand by many industries, including healthcare, insurance, manufacturing, finance, and retail. Employers throughout the United States will need 861,400 analysts by 2024. That is a growth of 14% compared to all occupations at 6.5% growth. In Wisconsin, employers will need 13,151 analysts by 2024, and the median annual wage is $71,230 for an experienced analyst. (Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Employment Projections).

Today, Catherine is a college graduate, with goals to continue her educational journey.

“I highly recommend this career field,” she said. “My instructor, JoAnn, was supportive and flexible, and set me up for success in the field.”

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August 30, 2019by Kristina Haensgen
Clubs & Organizations, Health Careers & Wellness, Hired Before Graduation, Student Life

The Healthcare Career Fair Is Coming!

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Make your dreams of working in healthcare come true!

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October 9, 2018by Barbara Brown
Manufacturing

Hired Before Graduation: Jacob Reck, Mechanical Design

Jacob Reck mechanical design student posing

“My name is Jacob Reck and I’m from Fillmore, Wisconsin. I have a younger brother, he is planning to attend Moraine Park to study nursing. My hobbies consist of doing anything outdoors. I love to hunt, fish, and train hunting dogs. I currently have a 1-year old Chesapeake Bay Retriever that I spend a lot of time with.

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May 22, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Health Careers & Wellness, Hired Before Graduation

“Keep On Trucking!” Juli Eager- Hired Before Graduation

Student in yellow shirt sitting in cafe

“My name is Juli. I live in Waupun with my husband in a house that we bought last year. We absolutely love being homeowners. In our free time we like to make improvements on the house and when the weather is nice we like to go on Harley rides. I don’t have my own, but I keep telling myself that someday I will.

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May 19, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Cosmetology, Hired Before Graduation

Cosmetology “Highlights” – Hired Before Graduation

Cosmo student giving a client a facial serviceBeing creative is what led Caitlin to the cosmetology program.  She enjoys that she learns something different everyday.

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May 14, 2018by Michelle Freund
Health Careers & Wellness, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: Becky Henne, Medical Assistant

Becky Haan posing for camera

Meet Becky Henne, a soon-to-be graduate of the Moraine Park medical assistant program. She currently lives in Waupun with her husband and together they have five children and three grandchildren! Her hobbies include camping, walking, being outdoors, and spending time with her family.

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May 12, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Cosmetology, Hired Before Graduation

Hired Before Graduation: November Krug, Cosmetology

Cosmo student cutting client hair

Meet November Krug!

November is a current Moraine Park cosmetology student, who is scheduled to graduate this July.

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May 9, 2018by Michelle Freund
Faculty and Staff, Manufacturing

Faculty Spotlight- Kim Olson, Mechanical Design

06Kim Olson holding maximusMeet Kim Olson, one of the mechanical design instructors here at Moraine Park!
Mechanical design is a branch of mechanical engineering where the designers work collaboratively with engineers to develop products, machines, and tooling.

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May 6, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
Hired Before Graduation

Colin Brenner, Mechanical Design Technology

 

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I’m Colin Brenner, I live in Mt. Calvary on my parent’s dairy farm. I have helped them with the farm since I was able to walk. I enjoy fishing, hunting, watching the Brewers and the Packers.

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April 17, 2018by Kristina Haensgen
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