Hiring the Right Subcontractor or Employee
2018-11-16 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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.

IT System Maintenance
2018-11-18 07:00 - 17:00, 2018-12-16 07:00 - 17:00, 2019-01-13 07:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-24 07:00 - 17:00, 2019-03-24 07:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | WI

MPTC District Board Meeting - Beaver Dam
2018-11-21 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI
Click here to view the Agenda

WB: Night on the Canvas
2018-11-29 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Join us for a night of Painting! Class will start at 6pm in the Cafeteria at MPTC-West Bend Campus.
$25 registration for one class or $45 if you pre-register for both classes. Register by emailing maximustalentMPTC@gmail.com.
Class dates: October 25 and November 29 beginning at 6pm.
All payments collected at the door – cash only. A portion of profits will benefit the MPTC Scholarship Fund. Snacks and beverages will be available.

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

FDL: Red Cross Blood Drive
2018-12-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org

Demonstrate Integrity
2018-12-06 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Business Etiquette
2018-12-13 08:00 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Business etiquette is defined as the conduct or procedures that are generally acceptable and polite in the workplace. It is typically a set of unspoken expectations that most people either meet—or find out about when they do not meet them.
This course provides guidelines for common business etiquette, how to show respect for yourself and others, how to establish positive connections with anyone, and how to choose polite and positive responses to rude behavior.
Outcomes:

Practice common business etiquette to build and maintain relationships.
Be resilient in difficult situations.
Maintain relationships with strong communication skills.
Learn to foster respectful communication to promote stronger teamwork.

MPTC District Board Meeting
2018-12-19 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago), 2019-01-16 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI

FDL: Welcome Back Lunch and Comedy Hour
2019-01-21 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Enjoy a one-of-a-kind comedy show featuring odd and hilarious clips from videotapes found at thrift stores and garage sales across the country.
Free lunch for students and staff with ID, $1 without. $5 public. First come, first served.
Sponsored by Fond du Lac Student Senate.

BD: Welcome Back Lunch featuring The Found Footage Festival
2019-01-23 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
This is a one-of-a-kind event that showcases footage from videos that were found at garage sales, thrift stores, warehouses and dumpsters across the country…It’s a compilation of some of the most bizarre, outrageous, inexplicable and hilarious footage ever found. You just have to see it to believe it!
Free for students and staff w/ ID and $1 w/out. $5 for public. Lunch served on a first-come, first-served basis.

FDL: Red Cross Blood Drive
2019-02-05 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
The need is constant. The gratification is instant. Give blood.
For an appointment call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org
Donors: Please park in the O parking lot and enter in the O-1 door. Continue straight down the hallway to the commons area.

MPTC District Board Meeting - West Bend
2019-02-20 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | WI

BD: Comedy Lunch Hour featuring T. Murph
2019-02-25 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
FREE lunch and laughter with T. Murph, who is an Internationally known comedian. He has been featured on nationally syndicated shows such as Chicago Fire, Comedy Centrals Key & Peele, and the 2014 ReBoot of BET ComicView. In a very short time Murph has achieved a huge amount of success, he has even Headlined shows in Dubai!
FREE lunch for students w/ ID or $1 w/out; $2 for staff and $5 for public. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.
https://iamtmurph.com/

FDL: Comedy Lunch Hour featuring T. Murph
2019-02-26 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
FREE lunch and laughter with T. Murph, who is an Internationally known comedian. He has been featured on nationally syndicated shows such as Chicago Fire, Comedy Centrals Key & Peele, and the 2014 ReBoot of BET ComicView.
FREE lunch for students w/ ID or $1 w/out; $2 for staff and $5 for public. Served on a first-come, first-served basis.

Sponsored by the Fond du Lac Student Senate.

Learning to Listen
2019-03-12 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
Listening is a pervasive part of everyday life both at home and at work. We spend more time listening than we do talking, and listening is the critical complement to effective communication. Yet when it comes to skill development listening tends to take a back seat to flashier aspects of communications like presentation skills. In this course, participants will gain the knowledge and skills to enhance their performance on the three Dimensions of Listening: Staying Focused, Capturing the Message, and Helping the Speaker.
Outcomes:

Understand what it means to listen and why effective listening skills are so important at work
Ability to recognize, and overcome common barriers to listening
Identify and practice behaviors that promote effective listening

Generational Diversity
2019-03-15 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
Today’s workforce is more diverse than ever. The differences that exist between team members can be a source of workplace conflict and misunderstanding that can dramatically impact productivity and compromise results. But, are we really that different? Or, is it the perception of those differences that gets in our way? Learn to find common ground and establish a platform of respectful communication to improve your team’s performance:
Outcomes:

Define key characteristics of the four generations in the workplace.
Understand the issues and situations influenced by generational differences.
Identify potential challenges when interacting with team members with diverse perspectives.
Learn to foster respectful communication to promote stronger teamwork.

Microsoft Word Series
2019-03-19 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-107, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac , 54935
Students will quickly grasp the features and functionality of Microsoft Word applications in 6 hours at each level. The series includes Level 1, 2, and 3. Features include: instructor led learning environment, spiral bound textbook, and student resources included in each level. Step by step skills based approach ensures that students master subject and achieve success quickly. Real world focus helps students develop practical skills that they can apply immediately.
This class meets Tuesdays, March 19, 26, April 2, 9, 16 and 23, 2019.

5S Visual Management
2019-03-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-104, 235 N National Ave. , Fond du Lac , 54935
This overview of 5S introduces participants to the importance of creating a visual workplace where waste stands out. 5S creates a clean and safe workplace that helps support the other tools of Lean.

Discuss why 5S is important.
Learn why it is a requirement for Lean.
Learn why it is called 5S instead of workplace organization.

MPTC District Board Meeting
2019-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 UTC | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935

Automotive Voltage and Ohmeters
2019-03-22 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-111, 235 N National Ave, 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.

FDL: Hmong Veteran Panel
2019-03-29 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Moraine Park Technical College will host a Hmong Veteran Panel where attendees will have the opportunity to hear firsthand from several Fond du Lac Hmong community members on their service during the Vietnam War, the struggles they face to be accepted as veterans, and the effects it has had on their families. Wisconsin is home to the third largest concentration of Hmong in the U.S. after California and Minnesota and almost 50,000 Hmong were living in Wisconsin during the 2010 Census.
We encourage those on campus to attend, but you may also go to livestream.morainepark.edu in your their browser to view the presentation.
For additional information on this event, contact Steve Pepper, Moraine Park’s student veteran specialist, at spepper1@morainepark.edu or (920) 924-3489.
