It’s pretty rare that you get everything you ask for, but that’s exactly what’s happening to Moraine Park when it comes to Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) grants. Every year WTCS makes funds available to the 16 technical college districts (and others) in Wisconsin, but recently more and more of these grants have been competitive.

Most of the time, most colleges have to settle for only a portion of what they are hoping for.
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Life is busy. But there are affordable, convenient ways to start on a great career path!

One of those ways here at Moraine Park is our two-year Water Quality Technology Associate of Applied Science Degree program. This is an online program, so you can complete it in the comfort of your home, or where your computer takes you.
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Students from the MPTC Medical Assistant,  Medical Office Specialist,  and Medical Office Management programs recently attended the annual Medical Assistant/Medical Office Employment Event on the Fond du Lac campus.
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International Education Week is November 14th – 18th!

Celebrate by learning more about international ed, the study abroad opportunities available, and participating in some fun activities. I will be at all three campuses over the next couple weeks to raise International Ed awareness and celebrate.
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No matter your age or program of study, there are hundreds of reasons to study abroad. Of course the obvious reason is it’s fun and a once in a lifetime experience, but did you know it helps you grow academically, professionally, and personally too?
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She didn’t know when. But deep within her soul, she knew it was coming. Some day.  Some day …

Some day.

Her mother. Her grandmother. Her aunt. Her uncle. All passed away from cancer.

So for Renae O’Laughlin – a sweet 60-year-old housekeeper here at Moraine Park Technical College with a vibrant, positive spirit – getting a diagnosis of cancer seemed inevitable.

“I’ve had so many family members die from cancer, so it wasn’t a matter of ‘If I’ll get cancer.’ I’ve just always had the mindset that I was going to get cancer – that it was just a matter of time,” Renae said.

Unfortunately, she was right.
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Does the thought of your student debt keep you up at night? Are you paralyzed by the idea of owing thousands of dollars? Or do you do your best to not think about it—putting it off until “tomorrow”?

Whether student debt has you breaking out in a sweat, or you’re avoiding the reality for as long as you can, it’s time to face the music. But here’s the good news: You don’t have to fear it. Just face it.
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Emily Hayes of Fond du Lac has been a full-time instructor for only two years at Moraine Park but has already made a huge impact on the students she teaches. In fact, she recently won the Outstanding New Instructor award from the Wisconsin Association for Career and Technical Education.

“So many of our students at MPTC are struggling to overcome obstacles in order to better their own lives and the lives of those they love and care for,” Emily said. “I really enjoy forming relationships with those students and encouraging their confidence and growth over the course of the semester, or more if I’m lucky and they take more than one class with me! Being a positive part of their stories and successes is definitely the best part of my job.”
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