Looking to gain experience, have fun, boost your resume, and stand out from the competition? Get involved with Experience-Based Learning! You may ask, what is Experience-Based Learning? Well, Experience-Based Learning provides opportunities to students to get involved through Community Service, Service Learning, and International Education.

Still confused?

Well, my name is Corey Foster and I’m here to help as the new Experiential Learning Intern. Continue reading

Student Highlight:  Shannon Cotton

1. Shannon, tell us about yourself.

I am the Clinical Services Supervisor at the Fond du Lac Regional Clinic and have been employed with Agnesian Healthcare for 19 years. I am an MPTC Alumnus who began my education studying computer programming and graphic design but switched my focus upon falling in love with health care. I graduated with a Technical Diploma from the Medical Assistant Program and am currently enrolled in the new Medical Office Management program.

2.  Why you are interested in the new Medical Office Management associate degree program? Continue reading

As Advisors, we get questions all the time from students who are registered but don’t know what to do next. And I can’t tell you how many phone calls we get that start off with, “I have a really stupid question…”  They aren’t stupid questions, they’re the same questions everyone asks and the reason that we’re here.  But for those of you afraid to ask, here is a list of things we want you to know/do before you start classes in August that will ease your minds: Continue reading

The Electrical Power Distribution (EPD) field has a great job outlook and salary prospects. And Moraine Park Technical College can get you on this path!

Take Kyle Mader for example. Kyle not only prepared for and got a diploma in the EPD field at Moraine Park, he got hired before graduation as well.   Continue reading

Spoiler alert: They’re already here.

Yes, in addition to its standard motorcycle safety courses, Moraine Park Technical College now has a convenient way for scooter riders to get licensed as well.

Now first, you may be wondering if you need a license. The answer is maybe. Continue reading

The rewards of the Chiropractic field are many for Debra Lynn Riedel.

“Learning about chiropractic and all the wonderful outcomes of those using chiropractic to help relieve pain has been inspiring. I get so excited seeing the body do amazing things by staying adjusted and allowing the nerve communication to work uninterrupted. I love the natural healing that chiropractic brings to the patients and I love being a part of a chiropractors team who helps patients get out of pain.”

Thanks to her education at Moraine Park Technical College, Riedel hasn’t had to wait long to become part of a team. In fact, she has landed multiple jobs before graduation! Continue reading

Shown in this undated photo is one of our Moraine Park accounting classes from a bygone era.

In contrast, also shown here are photos of our modern-day accounting students from this past tax season. They offered free tax preparation as part of the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program for individuals who met IRS guidelines.   Continue reading

Nine MPTC Health Program students and two instructors participated in a service learning medical trip to Jamaica over spring break, from March 19-26. Our time was spent in the poorest area of the island, Hagley Gap, where we performed home visits to the rural mountains, visited a school, and helped in the local clinic. Continue reading

The employment opportunities for Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) students are fantastic!

I have recently been contacted by several recruiters in state (Marshfield, Mayo, Affinity and Aurora Healthcare Systems) and out of state that are searching for MLT candidates. I also attended the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Scientists  – Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference, where I heard more about the need for MLTs to fill vacancies in laboratories across the United States. Continue reading