Moraine Park Technical College

Leading Others: Expanding Organizational Capability
2018-09-10 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-103, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac, 54935
Leading within a team environment requires the ability to influence, to have constructive conversations focused on business goals, and a willingness to develop others to bring about day-to-day behavioral improvement. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: leadership credibility, team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
Target Audience: Individual contributors as well as leaders who seek to develop strong teams and drive outstanding results will benefit from this series.
Outcomes:

Present information to ensure understanding and influence the actions of others to achieve goals.
Provide constructive feedback in a way that builds openness and mutual respect and promotes

problem solving and learning.

Recognize and reinforce behaviors of others that lead to the right results.
Develop others to expand their capabilities so they will have
the confidence to take on new challenges and work more independently.
Prioritize work and learn a common-sense approach to formulate clear goals and action plans that achieve results.
Develop an action plan focused on application of skills to the workplace.

This class meets on Mondays, September 10, 24, October 8, 22, and November 5, 2018

Grant Writing 101
2018-09-13 05:00 - 20:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Know the basics about grant writing form the preplanning steps to identifying and selecting opportunities. Understand the process, format, content, and submission guidelines you need to be aware of. This foundation grant writing course will get you started in the grant writing world!

Kaizen
2018-09-13 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Learn the critical planning elements involved in running a successful kaizen event. Pre-event work that is done is critical to ensure a successful event and sustainable change. Learn the importance of:

Team selection.
Workplace selection.
Work area layouts.
Budget.
Involvement of support personnel.

Zodiak: The Game of Business Strategy and Finance
2018-09-13 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Zodiak is a sophisticated classroom business simulation disguised as a board game. It’s a fast-paced, energizing and engaging way to build the financial literacy and business acumen skills of your managers, leaders and employees. During this one-day classroom program, participants use financial data to make decisions to invest in new product and equipment; manage inventory, costs and cash flow; purchase materials; and respond to quality changes.
Participants will explore concepts and learn how to:

Articulate the organization’s financial and strategic imperatives.
Read and interpret financial reports.
Align their department and personal goals to overall company success.
Make better decisions and inspire others to do the same.

Automotive Voltage and Ohmeters
2018-09-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Use digital volt ohmeters (DVOM), conduct voltage drop and relay circuit testing, and learn how to read automotive wiring diagrams. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares students for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam. Students are encourage to complete Automotive Circuits and Testing prior to this course.

Structural Welding Certification Exams
2018-09-29 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
Wisconsin Statute #Ind.53.63 requires that all structural welding done in the state of Wisconsin be performed by state-certified welders. Single family or two-family dwellings and buildings used solely for agricultural purposes are exempt from this requirement.
All tests are in accordance with AWS D1.1 Structural Steel Welding Code. All joint configurations and welding processes must meet the criteria given under section 3 of AWS D1.1 titled Prequalification of WPSs.

Exam Information:

All tests are given by State of Wisconsin Weld Test Conductors. Welders successfully passing this test can be registered with the state of Wisconsin as certified welders. This is commonly known as being “state certified.”

Exams are given on 1” or 3/8” steel plate.
Joints are V-grooves with or without backing strips in the positions needed.
SMAW, FCAW or GMAW processes may be used.
More plates can be purchased for $100 each. If needed, please call 262-335-5825.

For more information, please call Larry Clark at 920-887-4490.

OSHA 30 - General Industry
2018-10-02 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
The OSHA 30 Hour General Industry class is for supervisors and those employees that desire a more extensive safety and health background. Participants will receive additional training on hazards that are specific to their job in general industry. They will cover 30 hours of mandatory and optional topics. Upon successful completion of the class, the participants will receive and OSHA 30 Hour General Industry card from the National Safety Education Center. Materials included.
This class meets October 2, 9, 15 and 23.

Supervision 101
2018-10-02 08:00 - 16:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
You’ve moved into a new role – Supervisor. Now you have so many questions about topics you have never even had to consider before. Communication, goal setting, delegation, coaching, legal issues – it’s just the beginning. This session will give you the tools you need to easily make the transition into your new role and help your team succeed. Over three days, you will learn the basic elements necessary to all new supervisors and have the opportunity to get answers to you most important questions. This interactive session will leave you with the “tools in your toolbox” to get started.

The role of the supervisor
Effective communications
Planning function
Performance and supervision
Effective discipline
Conflict management
Implementing change
Legal issues important to supervisors

This class meets Tuesdays, October 2, 9, and 16, 2018.

How to Avoid Discrimination and Harassment Claims - The Do's and Don'ts
2018-10-05 14:00 - 16:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Create a legal workplace environment that treats employees fairly and enhances employee morale. Discover the legal and practical tricks of the trade needed to avoid discrimination and harassment complaints. Learn how and what to document, which employment policies are essential, and how and when to discipline and terminate employees. Participants will learn the right and wrong way to document and respond to potentially costly and time-consuming complaints of discrimination and harassment.

Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
2018-10-06 09:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-216, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
You do not need to be a professional artist to create beautiful graphics using Adobe Illustrator. This class will introduce the main tools and time-saving tricks for creating sharp and crisp artwork. With Illustrator’s many, easily used tools, you will discover that not only can you unlock the same creative impulses you’ve always had as you’ve picked up a pencil to sketch out an idea, but also capture those multiple ideas and “what ifs” during the creative process in ways that you never imagined. For those of you who are just embarking on building your creative skills, you will be surprised at “how good” your work will appear, even at the outset of your exploration of the world of graphic design.
Course Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to use Adobe Illustrator CC to create illustrations that include graphics and text. You will:

Identify the components and capabilities of Illustrator CC.
Create basic shapes.
Create custom paths.
Create graphics that contain custom text.
Customize objects.
Customize basic shapes.
Prepare documents for deployment.

This class meets Saturdays, October 6 and 13, 2018.

Microsoft Excel Level 1 Professional Series
2018-10-10 17:30 - 21:00 | Jackson Regional Center, Room JX-113, N173 W21150 Northwest Passage Way, Jackson, 53037
This course covers beginning-level skills, and is ideal for the newer computer user who wants to become well versed in Excel.
Topics introduced include the Ribbon interface; entering and editing data; selecting cells and ranges; printing worksheets; creating formulas and functions; formatting cell contents; inserting and deleting columns, rows, and cells; charts; and more. After completing this course, students can successfully face the challenges presented in Microsoft Excel 2013: Level 2.
This class meets Wednesdays, October 10 and 17, 2018.

Sustaining Lean
2018-10-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
Discuss proven ways to sustain the gains that you achieved during your “Lean Journey.” Determine what tools and strategies improve your chances of continuing the push towards being a world-class organization. We will discuss:

Obtaining buy-in.
Obtaining good data.
The importance of the decision making process.
The idea of continuous improvement.

Automotive Intro to Scan Tools
2018-10-12 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Navigate and operate a Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool by exploring 95% of the features and functionality. Verus Pro scan tools are used in class but students can bring in their own scan tools if they prefer. Snap-on certification testing after passing certification exam (optional).

Communicate Clearly
2018-10-16 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-120, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend , 53090
Participants learn to be clear and concise when giving directions and presenting information in an organized format. They further learn to communicate in writing using appropriate grammar, spelling format and technical terms, according to established writing standards.

Reiki for Health Care Professionals
2018-10-20 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-103, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac, 54935
Hands-on healing that is effective for emotional, mental and physical health issues is currently being practiced at 800 hospitals and clinics throughout the United States. While focusing on the use of Reiki in the Health Care profession, this Japanese form of stress reduction and deep relaxation helps strengthen the immune system and promote healing for just about anyone. Join us to learn Level I Reiki so you are able to give a Reiki session to a patient and perform self-healing. A book is provided. Students will earn a certificate of completion.

Microsoft Excel Level 2 Professional Series
2018-10-24 17:30 - 21:00 | Jackson Regional Center, Room JX-113, N173 W21150 Northwest Passage Way, Jackson, 53037
This course covers more complex skills than those presented in Level 1 course, but with the same proven instructional design.
Topics introduced include large worksheets and workbooks; tables; outlines; inserting clip art, pictures and SmartArt; templates; digital signatures; and more. After completing this course, students can successfully face the challenges presented in Microsoft Excel 2013: Level 3.
This class meets Wednesdays, October 24 and 31, 2018.

Automotive Computers and Scan Tools
2018-10-26 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Explore computer control systems and troubleshoot using Snap-on Verus scan tools in class. Expand on electrical testing techniques covered in Automotive Circuits & Testing and Automotive Voltage & Ohmeters. Students are encouraged to bring other brand lab scopes for classroom discussion. It is recommended that students take auto scan tool class prior to this course or have significant scan tool experience. Classroom education is combined with hands-on application. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.

Microsoft Access Level 1
2018-10-30 17:30 - 20:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-107, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac , 54935
Learn the basics of Microsoft Access 2016 database application in this introductory class. Open, navigate and close database objects, sort and filter table data and import data sources. Learn to create forms, change forms in layout and design views and create multiple items and split forms. Work with queries to select, sort, show and use criteria in queries. Learn how to use and modify reports to display information such as organization and structure.
This class meets Tuesdays, October 30 and November 6, 2018.

Automotive Intro to Labscope
2018-11-02 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Introduction to automotive labscope using Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool and labscope. Students are encouraged to bring your own lab scope and vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Scan Tool course prior to this class. Snap-on certification available after passing certification exam (optional).

How to be a Legally Savvy Supervisor
2018-11-02 14:00 - 16:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-118
Fearful of legal and HR consequences when evaluating or disciplining employees? Frustrated when employees are non-cooperative or unproductive? Feeling overwhelmed by supervisory responsibilities? Learn the legal tools and supervisory techniques to minimize employee issues and maximize effective managerial strategies. Whether you are a new or seasoned supervisor, this seminar is designed to be beneficial for all levels of management.

Shaping a Motivational Workplace
2018-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
People want to use their abilities, connect with others, and guide their own efforts. Regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, culture, or life experiences, everyone shares three psychological needs: competence, relatedness and autonomy. In this session, leaders learn to create an environment that inspires superior performance by helping employees satisfy their basic psychological needs.
Outcomes:

Recognize and leverage three basic needs in the workplace.
Create an environment that supports needs satisfaction.
Adopt the employee’s perspective to build stronger working relationships.
Increase engagement by generating opportunities for employee choice in meeting business objectives.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 Professional Series
2018-11-07 17:30 - 21:00 | Jackson Regional Center, Room JX-113, N173 W21150 Northwest Passage Way, Jackson, 53037
This course provides more complex skills than those presented in our Level 1 and Level 2 courses, but with the same proven instructional design. This is an advanced course that will challenge students.
Topics introduced include PivotTables and macros, financial functions, data analysis, auditing and additional functions, advanced formatting and analysis tools, collaboration, and more.
This class meets Wednesdays, November 7 and 14, 2018.

Automotive Lab Scope Application
2018-11-09 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Hands-on application of lab scope testing in a shop setting. Briefly reviews introductory concepts but utilizes application on vehicles with concerns on a more advanced level. Students are encouraged to bring vehicles with concerns. Students are encouraged to take Automotive Intro to Lab Scope prior to this course. Course prepares student for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.

Personality Matters: Better Communication with Subcontractors, Employees, and Customers
2018-11-16 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-145, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090
Essential for all persons involved in the building trades, this Dwelling Contractor Qualifier approved course (#17994) aims to help all attendees improve communication, reduce mistakes, avoid conflict, and increase jobsite safety. During the four credit hours of training you will be introduced to concepts relating to personality. You will then be shown how these ideas impact relations during the construction process.
Expert communication between construction professionals and with your customer is essential to successful project completion. Contractors especially play many roles throughout the workday. They may act as an on-site supervisor and project manager as well as a salesperson, expeditor, book keeper, and designer to name a few. Successfully managing these roles requires clear and efficient communication tailored to the needs of all those involved.
Whether you are a construction business owner, an independent contractor, a salesperson, an expeditor, designer, or all of the above, you can begin learning about how personality impacts the construction processes.

Hiring the Right Subcontractor or Employee
2018-11-16 13:00 - 17:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-145, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090
During this course you will be asked to consider how your own actions impact the hiring of employees or subcontractors. We will discuss ways you can minimize frustration and risk from poorly performing employees. Using education, discussion, and examples, this course will prompt you to investigate how job duties are defined and show you ways to review the qualifications of someone you want to hire. Lead by an instructor with a lifetime of experience in construction and a graduate degree psychology, topics discussed will be incorporated into everyday practice to improve personnel and management, customer service, and communication.

A "Think Safe" Jobsite
2018-11-17 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-145, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090
4,821 workers died on the job in 2014. Construction accidents and fatalities are real, they happen, and they can be very serious. This course is designed for all members of the workforce from office staff to field workers. It is intended to make each attendee an active part of a safety culture on all sites from large to small. Additionally, Dwelling Contractor Qualifier licensed attendees will receive 4 Continuing Education hours at successful completion. You will leave this course able to think about and able to enact safe practices on each jobsite. Cut costs, reduce injury, and eliminate worry.

Structural Welding Certification Exams
2018-12-01 08:00 - 16:00 | Beaver Dam Campus, Room K-401, 700 Gould Street , Beaver Dam , 53916

Demonstrate Integrity
2018-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Participants learn to demonstrate trustworthiness by being honest, dependable, and reliable. Learning activities help participants learn to apply ethical standards to workplace conduct, and to consistently produce high-quality work.

Work Cooperatively in Teams
2018-12-07 08:00 - 12:00 | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Participants learn to work with others on a team to solve problems by identifying their responsibilities as team members, participating in group decision making, and applying strengths and opinions of others to complete projects.

The Art of Managing Millennials
2018-12-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
They are educated, confident, tech-savvy, open-minded, and civic-oriented. They are the Millennial Generation. And they are arriving in the workplace with higher expectations than any other generation before them. Discover why they are not just a change agent, but the greatest opportunity for your organization’s future. In this course we will explore the latest research of Millennials, what makes them tick, and how to make them highly productive, focused and accountable.
