Moraine Park Technical College

Microsoft Excel Level 2 Professional Series
2021-02-16 17:30 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room L-114, 2151 North Main Street , West Bend , WI, 53090, United States
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 Tuesdays, February 16 & 23, 2021
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

District Board Meeting
2021-02-17 17:00 - 19:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
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Skype Option Information
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Phone: (920) 924-3400
Conference ID: 27150

Metrology
2021-02-25 08:00 - 16:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Consistent, reliable, and accurate measurements are a requirement for any manufacturing business. This course introduces participants to dimensional metrology with exposure to various measurement techniques. Participants develop skills and knowledge of vernier calipers, dial calipers, depth micrometers, outside micrometers with both inch and metric scales, indicators, telescoping gages, sine bars, gage blocks, and instruments for surface analysis.
$299 per person. Includes materials and refreshments. Lunch not included.

Grand Canyon University College of Business Virtual Event: Hospitality Spotlight
2021-02-26 17:30 - 19:00 | Virtual
CCOB VIRTUAL HOSPITALITY SPOTLIGHT

Attention all future travelers, resort leaders and restaurant entrepreneurs! If you are interested in a career in hospitality, join us for GCU’s Colangelo College of Business Virtual Hospitality Informational Event on Feb. 26!

Hear directly from GCU’s hospitality program director, the GCU Hotel general manager and other amazing industry guest speakers. Learn about the hospitality program, tour the GCU Hotel and the Canyon 49 Grill and preview a multitude of career fields in the hospitality industry. The night will conclude with a Q&A session with industry experts.
Spots are limited, so RSVP today!
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Questions? Reach out to steve.thomas@gcu.edu for more information.

Participation in these events in no way requires a commitment to GCU. This is an opportunity for business students to learn more about the business industry.

Welding Processes GMAW Workshop II
2021-02-27 08:00 - 11:45 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-156, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac , 54935
Take your welding skills to the next level in this workshop. Advance your skills and incorporate new metals and thicknesses. Students develop advanced welding techniques and receive instruction to give your welds a more professional appearance. We will also cover plasma cutting. Other welding processes may be explored with the permission of the instructor. PREREQUISITE: Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop I.
This class meets Saturdays, February 27, March 6, 13 and 20, 2021.
$169 per person.

QuickBooks Desktop Basics
2021-02-27 08:30 - 11:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
This is a brief introductory course that covers the basic concepts of QuickBooks. It also reviews fundamental accounting concepts. The key features you will learn are managing QuickBook files, working with customer and vendor transactions, banking with QuickBooks, planning and creating a new company, and opening of balances and balance sheet reports.
This class meets Saturdays, February 27 – March 20, 2021
$139 per person. Price includes materials.

Microsoft Excel Level 3 Professional Series
2021-03-02 17:30 - 21:00 | West Bend Campus, Room L-114, 2151 North Main Street , West Bend , WI, 53090, United States
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 Tuesdays, March 2 & 9, 2021
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

Grand Canyon University College of Business Virtual Event
2021-03-05 16:00 - 17:30 | Virtual
Click Here to Learn More About GCU Virtual Business Innovation and Marketing Spotlight Event
Are you interested in a career in business or marketing? Can you see yourself owning or running a company? If so, join us for GCU’s Colangelo College of Business Virtual Innovation Showcase event on March 5!
Hear from GCU’s program directors for Entrepreneurism and Marketing speak about the importance of industry innovation and trends, learn about GCU’s business programs, tour the state-of-the-art Canyon Ventures facility and introduce yourself to a multitude of career opportunities within the business field. The evening will conclude with a Q&A session with industry experts.
Spots are limited, so RSVP today!
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Questions? Just reach out to steve.thomas@gcu.edu for more information.
Participation in these events in no way requires a commitment to GCU. This is an opportunity for business students to learn more about the business industry.

Forklift Safety
2021-03-06 08:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-27 08:00 - 16:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Explore the fundamentals of forklift operation in the workplace. Students receive hands-on application by practicing with a forklift. Participants examine factors affecting safe operation for the operator, the load, the forklift and the physical environment. Certification is available upon completion for propane, electric and pallet jack forklifts (types I, IV, V). Class is compliant with OSHA standard 1910.178 for powered trucks. Forklift books are included in the cost and will be distributed by the instructor the day of the class.
$125 per person. Price includes materials. Lunch is on your own.

Civility and Communications
2021-03-08 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
The construction workplace is becoming more diverse and stressful. This 4- course seeks to promote civility and equality at the work site. Students will learn about the impact of stress, aggression, violence, and incivility on themselves and other workers. Awareness of non-traditional populations on the jobsite, proper management of personnel, well-being, and enhanced productive communication among stakeholders will be discussed. Approved by State of WI for four hours of credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
$50 per person. Price includes materials.

Emotional Intelligence
2021-03-11 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
No doubt technical and task-oriented skills are important to bring to any working environment, but research has proven that real success comes from those who have honed the soft skill of emotional intelligence. No organization is without its ups, downs, and of course, turnarounds, which is why emotional intelligence is an essential aspect for anyone in the working field. In a world of deadlines, organizational changes, limited resources, and conflicting orders (to name a few stressors), having the ability to control your emotions is essential to navigating the unavoidably high-stress environment that often shapes the working world.
$145 per person. Price includes materials.

Grant Writing 101
2021-03-11 15:30 - 18:30 | Online
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!
$90 per person. Price include materials.

Automotive Computers And Scan Tools
2021-03-19 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, 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.

District Board Appointment Committee Meeting
2021-03-22 16:30 - 18:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The committee to appoint members to the Board of Trustees of the Moraine Park Technical College District will hold a public hearing at 4:30 p.m., on Monday, March 22, 2021, in Room A-112 of Moraine Park Technical College, 235 North National Avenue, Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. A teleconference option will also be available. The appointment committee will be available to hear comments on the persons whose names have been submitted for consideration for appointment.
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Conference ID: 3284583

Reflections of Vietnam: A Virtual Presentation
2021-03-29 11:30 - 13:00 | Virtual
Moraine Park Technical College will host an educational presentation by the Vietnam Veterans Association, Chapter 351 of Appleton, WI. This presentation is free and consists of a panel discussion with several Vietnam veterans who will focus on the history, politics, and legacies that were part of the Vietnam experience, as well as their personal recollections. The event includes a video of a 90- foot traveling display of artifacts, equipment, and memorabilia.
Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/8751542817?pwd=[REDACTED]
or dial in 312.626.6799
Meeting ID: 875 154 2817
Passcode: [REDACTED]
Contact Steve Pepper at 920-924-3489 or spepper1@morainepark.edu for the passcode.

Construction Blueprint Reading
2021-03-30 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
Introduces the skills required to read and interpret building trade-related blueprints. Incorporates sketching, interpretation of symbols and line identification. Provides experience in reading plans in both residential and light commercial construction, as well as interpreting specification.
This class meets on Tuesday, March 30 and Wednesday, March 31, 2021.
$99 per person. Price includes materials.

QuickBooks Desktop Advanced
2021-04-10 08:30 - 11:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
This course is a continuation of QuickBooks Desktop Basics. Students are guided with step by step instructions covering advanced topics of QuickBooks: working with physical inventory, payroll and job costing, creating estimates and formatting options, working with balance sheets and customizing your QuickBooks file using reports and graphs.
This class meets Saturdays, April 10 – May 1, 2021.
$139 per person. Price includes materials.

District Board Spring Workshop
2021-04-12 16:00 - 19:00 | Radisson Hotel and Conference Center, 625 West Rolling Meadows Drive, Board Room 1, Fond du Lac, WI, 54937, United States

Automotive Intro to Labscope
2021-04-16 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-129, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Introduction to automotive lab scope using Snap-on Verus Pro scan tool and lab scope. 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).
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.

District Board Meeting
2021-04-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Beaver Dam Campus, Room H104, 700 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916
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Leading Others: Expanding Organizational Capability
2021-04-22 13:00 - 17:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-209, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
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.
This class meets Tuesdays, April 22, 29, May 6, 13 and 20, 2021.
Series Price: $1300 per person. Price includes materials and refreshments.

Lakeland University Transfer Webinar
2021-04-28 11:00 - 12:30, 2021-05-04 14:30 - 15:30 | Virtual
UPCOMING WEBINARS
Join Lakeland University to learn more about our programs and the benefits you are awarded. Click the links below to join the webinars.
April 28 (11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.)
https://zoom.us/j/94870243526?pwd=[REDACTED]
May 4 (2:30 – 3:30 p.m.)
https://zoom.us/j/98988243073?pwd=[REDACTED]
Why Lakeland?
Transfer up to 72-credits
Graduate in as little as 18-months
Discounted tuition. Students that have earned their associates degree and were PTK members, have achieved a GPA of 3.0 or higher, or work for one of our corporate partners are eligible for discounts.
Personalized admission and academic advising services
Easy application process. Apply for free using waiver code ‘Tech2LU’.
Credit for work. Earn academic credit for current or future work projects.
No additional course fees
No lost work. Maintain a healthy school/life/family balance because you can take classes when they are convenient for you
Flexible delivery formats:
Onsite: In class one night per week
Online: participate weekly when it works best for you
BlendEd Live: attend live classes virtually from anywhere one night per week

UW-Stout Transfer Webinar
2021-04-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Virtual
This session is open to all students interested in learning more about transferring to UW-Stout! See below for more details.
We’re giving away a $2,000 scholarship to one lucky student – sign up now (registration link below).
Register at: https://www.uwstout.edu/mollie-ficek

WB: Drive In Movie (Double Feature) to benefit the Washington County Humane Society
2021-04-30 19:00 - 23:00 | West Bend Campus
The Student Senate have organized another Drive In Movie for MPTC and our West Bend Community, but this time, all proceeds will benefit the Washington County Humane Society.
Tickets: $5 per person (6 years and older); FREE (5 years and younger)
T2 Parking Lot will open at 7pm

Full concession stand will be available (hot dogs, popcorn, candy and beverages)
Dog Biscuits will be sold
Dog Toys will be made
Humane Society will have pertinent information available
Donate a needed item to the Humane Society (click HERE to see their wish list) and receive an MPTC gift

The first movie, “SING” will begin approximately at 8:00pm; 2nd, “Doolittle” will immediately follow a brief intermission
Click HERE to Register for the Drive In (Scroll down to WB Drive-In Movie Night, click link and pay for the amount of people in your car)
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

Vue Campus Student Housing – Open House
2021-05-04 10:00 - 18:00 | Vue Campus Student Housing, 325 Campus Dr., Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Vue Campus Student Housing – Open House
Tuesday, May 4 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Located across the street from MPTC’s Fond du Lac Campus.
Stop in to see the spacious suites with private bathrooms and kitchens, meet residents, and explore the living experience VUE offers.
https://www.vuecampus.com/

2021 Portfolio Showcase
2021-05-12 18:00 | Virtual
We are excited to present our Portfolio Showcase event virtually this year!
Each program has their own page. You can access these by visiting the site below.

Once you enter the program page, please review each student’s bio and/or online portfolio. Use that information to decide which student you want to speak with. Join the Zoom meeting and be greeted by the instructor. Let the instructor know if you have a preference of whom to speak with. The instructor will send you to that student’s live Breakout Room. Please use the chat feature if the student is actively presenting so you do not disrupt the presentation.
Be respectful while others in the room are talking. Try not to interrupt conversations that are happening.
Remember to mute your microphone if you are not actively speaking to the presenter.

Portfolio Showcase

District Board Meeting
2021-05-19 17:00 - 19:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935

Automotive Labscope Application
2021-05-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-128, 235 N. National Ave., Fond du Lac, WI, 54936, United States
Hands-on application of labscope 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 Labscope prior to this course. Course prepares students for completion of A6 ASE electrical exam.
$169 per person. Price includes materials and lunch.
