Moraine Park Technical College

Men in Healthcare
2018-02-07 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-140
Men in Healthcare
Explore careers in Allied Health
Including: Medical Lab Technician, Nursing, Surgical Tech and more
Receive a $30 application fee voucher by attending

Discover Moraine Park
2018-02-07 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)

Microsoft Excel Level 1
2018-02-08 17:30 - 20:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room L-114, 2151 North Main Street , West Bend , WI, 53090, United States
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 Thursday, February 8 and 15, 2018.

The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights - Week 2 (Cancer Research)
2018-02-08 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Moraine Park Technical College will again host a winter lecture series of important, timely topics at its West Bend campus. This year, the free series will feature various topics under the theme, “The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights,” and include complimentary soup from a local vendor.
The lectures will take place Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m., February 1-22 in the West Bend campus’ auditorium. This week’s event will feature:
Feb. 8: Gene Manipulation Breakthroughs in Cancer Research, with Baked Potato Soup from St. Joseph’s Hospital
In a lifetime, Americans have a 1 in 3 chance of being diagnosed with cancer. Mitchell Ledwith, a second year graduate research student in Dr. Andrew Mehle’s lab at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, shares the inside scoop on gene research at the university, and how mending a variety of genetic lesions could be impacting the fight against this disease.

BD: Free Lunch and "Confessions of a Hiring Manager" Presentation
2018-02-12 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Stop in for a free lunch and presentation by Chris Czarnik (National Career Search Expert and Author of “The Human Search Engine for Career Search: A Serious Jobseeker’s Guide”) that will help job seekers learn…

The difference between HR and the hiring manager
The 5 soft skills that EVERY hiring manager is looking for
Key phrases that you can use when interviewing that will get you the job!

No pre-registration required. Free for students and staff with ID or $1 w/out or $5 for public. Served on a first come, first served basis.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.
Chris Czarnik is a national career search expert with 15 years of training and motivational speaking experience. He created and refined the innovative approach to job search, known as “The Human Search Engine®” by working with thousands of job-seekers. He is also a leading adjunct career search instructor for the 5th largest research university in the nation (UW Madison), as well as many colleges and universities across the country. In 2013 Chris’ process was introduced to the 113th Congress as a national job search model. In September of 2016 Pearson Education (the largest publisher in the country) named him their Subject Matter Expert in the field of career search. He delivers dynamic presentations about career search and leadership to thousands of people every year.

Fair Trade Your Valentine
2018-02-14 09:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Career Employment Center
Come make a Valentine for the farmers and artisans of Fair Trade, and make one for that special someone in your life! We will be sending the valentines to the Artisans and Farmers as a Thank You for their amazing products!

BD: Chair Massages
2018-02-14 10:30 - 13:30, 2018-03-14 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Room J-110.2
Relax and unwind during a FREE 15-minute chair massage! Contact Lisa in Student Life (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu or 920-887-4462, TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS to schedule an appointment.

The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights - Week 3 (Sex Trafficking)
2018-02-15 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Moraine Park Technical College will again host a winter lecture series of important, timely topics at its West Bend campus. This year, the free series will feature various topics under the theme, “The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights,” and include complimentary soup from a local vendor.
The lectures will take place Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m., February 1-22 in the West Bend campus’ auditorium. This week’s event will feature:
Feb. 15: Sex Trafficking Awareness and Prevention, with Beer Cheese Soup from Riverside Brewery
We might think human trafficking is a problem for other countries and large cities, but human trafficking has been documented in all 72 Wisconsin counties. Local authorities will discuss the prevalence of sex trafficking in our area and share insights so parents and community members can protect loved ones. Speakers include Wendy Smith of Washington County Anti-Trafficking Advocates; Deacon Steve Przedpelski, the Executive Director Franciscan Peacemakers, as well as a member of Law Enforcement.

MSHA 8-Hour Refresher Training
2018-02-16 07:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room L-137, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, 54935, United States
This 8-hour course fulfills the annual refresher requirement for MSHA. The safety training will consist of a combination of approaches including PowerPoint presentations, short video clips and interactive discussions. Each training topic will involve discussion and a question/answer session. The duration of each session will vary depending on the topic, the participation and the trainees understanding of the material. Descriptions of the proposed work scope for each task are to provide eight (8) hours of safety training to employees and training certificates at each training sessions. Training topics will include the following:

Current Fatalities, Injuries, Inspections and Citations
Loader Safety
Truck Safety
Lock Out Tag Out
Hazard Communication
First Aid Refresher
Ladder Safety
Safe Lifting
Tire Safety
Other Topics to be Determined

Personality Matters: Better Communication with Subcontractors, Employees and Customers
2018-02-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-108, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
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.

Adult First Aid for the Workforce
2018-02-16 12:30 - 17:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-145, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Prompt action in an emergency medical situation can really make a difference. Are you prepared? In this class you will learn basic first aid and CPR in a relaxed environment. It fulfills OSHA requirements for bloodborne pathogens and first aid for business and industry. This is an instructor led, hands-on, course. Topics covered include:

First aid basics
Medical emergencies
Injury emergencies
Environmental emergencies

Upon completion of this course, students receive an American Heart Association Heartsaver First Aid Course Completion Card that is valid for two years.

What Organization Need to Know to Minimize HR Litigation
2018-02-16 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago)
Gain a new perspective on the most demanding legal traps. Expand your knowledge on how to discipline and terminate employees without consequence, enforce corporate policies, and avoid harassment and discrimination charges while maintaining legal compliance. Using real life application from the workplace, participants will learn what can happen if corrective action is not taken.

Grant Writing 101
2018-02-16 15:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago)
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!

Team Up for Seamless Service
2018-02-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-103, 235 N National Ave , Fond du Lac, 54935
Explore what it takes to deliver seamless service, and to develop skills for addressing service issues with your fellow service providers. Participants will be able to:

Recognize the importance of seamless service.
Describe their role in delivering seamless service.
Apply the six best practices for delivering seamless service.
Demonstrate a five-step process for discussing service coordination issues with others.
Take actions to increase teamwork and coordination with those who help them serve their customers.

Men in Healthcare
2018-02-21 15:30 - 16:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room L-102

Discover Moraine Park
2018-02-21 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States

Microsoft Excel Level 2
2018-02-22 17:30 - 20:30 (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 on Thursday, February 22 and March 1, 2018.

The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights - Week 4 (Social Media Dangers)
2018-02-22 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, 2151 N. Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Moraine Park Technical College will again host a winter lecture series of important, timely topics at its West Bend campus. This year, the free series will feature various topics under the theme, “The Soup Series: Hot Topics. Cold Nights,” and include complimentary soup from a local vendor.
The lectures will take place Thursdays from 6-7:30 p.m., February 1-22 in the West Bend campus’ auditorium. This week’s event will feature:
Feb. 22: Social Media Dangers, with soup from Moraine Park’s Campus Cafe
An estimated 72% of teens have online or social media profiles. Nearly half have public profiles viewable by almost anyone. Bobby Schotzko and Brian McAndrews from the West Bend Police Department, and Joe Desidierdo, an IT instructor from Moraine Park will discuss areas of risk as well as techniques to avoid threats and keep kids out of danger.

OSHA 10 - 1910 General Industry
2018-02-26 08:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Fulfills the requirements for the OSHA 10-hour Outreach Training for General Industry. Topics covered include:
• Introduction to OSHA
• Walking and working surfaces
• Exit routes
• Emergency action plans/fire protection
• Electrical
• Personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Hazard Communications (Haz Com)
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Material handling
• Machine guarding
Students will receive an OSHA 10 card to document successful completion.
This class meets on Monday, February 26 and Tuesday, February 27, 2018.

Discover Moraine Park
2018-02-28 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Room H104, 700 Gould Street, Beaver Dam, WI, 53916

Forklift Safety
2018-03-03 07:45 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room B-109, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
Explores 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.

Gas Metal Arc Welding Workshop II
2018-03-03 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 on Saturdays, March 3, 10, 17, 24 and April 7, 2018.

Adobe Illustrator Creative Cloud
2018-03-03 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 on Saturdays, March 3 and 10, 2018.

WB: Cookies with Kathy
2018-03-05 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Stop down, grab a cookie and meet Kathy the campus counselor.

FDL: Painted Wood Blocks
2018-03-06 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Customize decorative painted wooden blocks. Free for students, $10 staff. Limit three per person. First come, first served.

Jane of All Trades
2018-03-07 17:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Main Entrance
Explore Nontraditional Occupations for Women

Supervision 101
2018-03-08 08:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-120, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend , 53090
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 on Wednesday, March 8, 15, and 22, 2018.

Spanish for Medical Professionals
2018-03-10 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-104, 2151 North Main Street , West Bend , 53090
Determine Spanish phrases necessary for providing patient care and interacting with families. Learn over 50 English/Spanish statements, including commands and questions. Class will be pertinent to anyone working in the medical profession including Nurses, Doctors, EMT’s, Paramedics, and Medical Technicians.

Hiring the Right Subcontractor or Employee
2018-03-16 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-108, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
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.
