Moraine Park Technical College

Forklift Safety
2021-01-30 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Guide to QuickBook Constructions
2021-01-30 08:30 - 11:30 | West Bend Campus, Room T-105, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, 53090
Explore the features of QuickBooks specifically useful for contractors. Topics include creating estimates, running job cost reports, tracking time, producing statements and invoices, and using the sales tax and payroll features. Staying organized helps you make better decisions and saves you time and money at tax time. Approved by State of WI for three hours of credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
$50 per person. Price includes materials.

Understanding Diverse Thinking And Communication Styles
2021-02-01 | Online
The Diversity Game quickly gives individuals a picture of their thinking and communication styles and helps them find ways to improve communication with others whose styles differ from their own. This interactive game is based on the Herrmann Whole Brain Model that divides mental processing preferences into four distinct clusters or style preferences.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$55 per person.

Think Critically
2021-02-01 | Online
Participants learn to differentiate assumptions from reality, maintain an open mind approaching concepts and problems from different perspectives, and use systematic, logical thinking to analyze processes.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between
February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$99 per person.

Communicate Clearly
2021-02-01 | Online
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.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between
February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$99 per person.

Demonstrate Integrity
2021-02-01 | Online
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.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$99 per person.

Work Productively
2021-02-01 | Online
Participants learn the importance of completing projects within specified resources parameters and time frames. Learning activities focus on prioritizing tasks, apply industry standards and practices to ensure quality work, and seeking out opportunities to increase individual productivity.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$99 per person.

Practical Project Management
2021-02-01 | Online
Successfully completing projects on time and within budget is critical to business success at all levels. Yet many project managers need help understanding the key principles to be successful. This course provides project managers an understanding of the steps to successfully lead projects to completion, including definition, planning and implementation.
This 16-hour online course is available online from February 1-12, 2021.
$599 per person.

Work Cooperatively in Teams
2021-02-01 | Online
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.
Online self-paced course. Enroll any time between February 1 – May 1, 2021 and complete on your own schedule.
$99 per person.

Managing The Performance of Others
2021-02-01 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
As the manager, supervisor or leader of a work group or team, performance leaders help others do the work that ultimately makes an organization successful. They must ensure employee performance aligns with the direction and strategy of the organization. The skills taught in this workshop help participants prepare for and conduct different types of performance-related discussions. In this series, participants focus on building competence in the areas of: team accountability, coaching, business thinking, decision making, and change management.
Series Price: $950 per person. Price includes materials.

WB: Super Bowl Word Game Raffle
2021-02-01 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
It’s SUPER BOWL LV WEEK!
Stop by the Commons, successfully finish a Super Bowl word game activity and you’ll get entered into a raffle for Gift Cards and MPTC swag!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

FDL: Grab 'n Go
2021-02-01 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Swing by and grab a hot chocolate bomb and a freebie. First come, first served.

Personality Matters: Better Communication
2021-02-01 17:30 - 21:30 | West Bend Campus, Room S-111, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, 53090
Expert communication between construction professionals and others on the job site is essential for successful project completion. Contractor tradespeople may interact with on-site supervisors and project managers as well as, expeditors, bookkeepers, and designers to name a few. Successfully communicating with others requires clear and efficient communication tailored to the needs of all those involved. Learn how personality impacts the construction process. Approved by State of WI for four hours of credit for Dwelling Contractor Qualifier.
$50 per person. Price includes materials.

WB: Super Bowl Matching Game Raffle
2021-02-02 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
It’s SUPER BOWL LV WEEK!
Stop by the Commons, successfully finish a Super Bowl matching game activity and you’ll get entered into a raffle for Gift Cards and MPTC swag!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

Microsoft Excel Level 1 Professional Series
2021-02-02 17:30 - 21:30 | 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.
The class meets Tuesdays, February 2 & 9, 2021
$159 per person. Price includes materials.

WB: Super Bowl Trivia with FREE CHILI
2021-02-03 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Super Bowl Trivia from 11:30am – 12:30pm
It’s SUPER BOWL LV WEEK!
Stop by the Commons, for FREE hot Chili and participate in Super Bowl Trivia for Gift Cards and MPTC swag!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

WB: Super Bowl Games and Prediction $100 Raffle
2021-02-04 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
Games will be played between 12pm-12:30pm
It’s SUPER BOWL LV WEEK!
Stop by the Commons, successfully win Super Bowl games for gift cards and MPTC swag AND enter a Super Bowl Prediction Game for a $100 Prize!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

WB: Super Bowl French Fry Friday
2021-02-05 11:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
It’s SUPER BOWL LV WEEK!
Stop by the Commons to get yourself a FREE basket of French Fries to get yourself hyped up for Super Bowl LV on Sunday!
Sponsored by the West Bend Senate

Developing Your Direct Reports
2021-02-08 08:00 - 12:00 | Online
This course will help participants learn Development Coaching. So what’s the difference between Performance Management and Development Coaching? Performance management is focused on eliminating the weaknesses of the past and present. Development coaching, on the other hand, targets employee strengths as the basis for future performance and the achievement of long-term goals. And the other major difference? It requires the direct and regular involvement of the manager.
$145 per person. Price includes materials.

FDL: Airbrushed T-shirts
2021-02-08 10:00 - 14:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Get a custom airbrushed t-shirt while you wait. Free for students. First come, first served.

Thank A Fair Trade Farmer & Make A Valentine
2021-02-09 08:00 - 2021-02-11 17:00
SHARE THE LOVE!
“Help yourself” tables with individual take home kits.
Fond du Lac and Beaver Dam Commons – Feb. 9, 2021 – 9am – 3pm
West Bend Commons – Feb. 10, 2021 – 9am – 3pm
Add Fair Trade Equal Exchange chocolate to your card!
*Sign the online Valentine at: https://padlet.com/anne733/fv74nl9vvrdpec32​​​​​​​

BD: Evening Grab 'n Go Snacks
2021-02-09 17:00 - 18:00 | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Grab snacks on your way to or from class!
Free for students and staff while supplies last.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

WB: Valentine's Day Make & Take
2021-02-10 10:30 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus, Commons Area
10:30am – 1:00pm
Stop by the Commons and create your very own Valentine’s mason jar goody gift for a special person in your life.
While supplies last, we’ll have mason jars; art supplies (felt, paper, ribbon, markers, paint) to decorate, as well an assortment of valentine’s day candies to choose from to fill the jars!
Sponsored by the West Bend Student Senate

FDL: Student Senate Meeting
2021-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | Fond du Lac Campus, Room A-112, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, 54935
Do you want to meet new people, plan activities, make important decisions, and enhance your resume? If yes, join us! Besides enhancing their employability skills and resume, members receive a ton of perks!
All students are welcome. FREE lunch for those that attend.

BD: Student Senate Meeting
2021-02-11 11:30 - 12:30 | BD K-305
You are invited to Student Senate! Membership requirements are minimal but meaningful. Besides enhancing their employability skills and resumes, members receive a ton of perks!
FREE lunch for members and prospective members.
Join us. Why?

To enhance your resume
To develop employability skills
To meet new people and make friends
To get involved
To network – on campus, in the community and throughout the state
To plan and promote entertaining and educational activities and events
To give a voice to Moraine Park’s student body and make decisions that affect them
To attend leadership and programming conferences and workshops, legislative seminars, and state-wide student government meetings
To experience college life and learning beyond the classroom
To influence change at Moraine Park
To grow as a leader, team-player and communicator
To learn balance, multi-tasking and prioritization
To make a difference in the community by supporting, sponsoring and leading community service projects
To have fun!

All students are welcome.
For more information, contact Lisa (K-323), lmanuell@morainepark.edu, 920-887-4462.

WB: Student Senate Meeting
2021-02-11 12:00 - 13:00 | West Bend Campus Room T-101
12:00pm – 1:00pm in Room T-101 (Auditorium)
You are invited to Student Senate! Membership requirements are minimal but meaningful. Besides enhancing their employability skills and resumes, members receive a ton of perks!
FREE lunch for members and prospective members.
Join us. Why?

To enhance your resume
To develop employability skills
To meet new people and make friends
To get involved
To network – on campus, in the community and throughout the state
To plan and promote entertaining and educational activities and events
To give a voice to Moraine Park’s student body and make decisions that affect them
To attend leadership and programming conferences and workshops, legislative seminars, and state-wide student government meetings
To experience college life and learning beyond the classroom
To influence change at Moraine Park
To grow as a leader, team-player and communicator
To learn balance, multi-tasking and prioritization
To make a difference in the community by supporting, sponsoring and leading community service projects
To have fun!

All students are welcome.
For more information, you can contact Sandy (L 160.2) at sbotham@morainepark.edu or (262) 335-5743.

Avoiding Microaggressions within Service Learning and Community Engaged Learning
2021-02-11 15:00 - 16:00
Campus Compact’s National Webinar series returns for 2020-2021 with more to support and inspire you. Topics touch on issues of relevance to faculty, staff, students, and their partners in education and community building. Be sure to tune to each session for information, tools, and resources to help you in your work.
https://compact.org/event/avoiding-microaggressions-within-service-learning-and-community-engaged-learning/

French Toast Friday
2021-02-12 07:30 - 10:00 | Fond du Lac Campus, Cafe
Free french toast for students and staff! First come, first served.
Sponsored by Fond du Lac Student Senate.

District Student Government Meeting
2021-02-12 12:00 - 14:00
District Student Government (DSG) is a college-wide student governing body that meets approximately once a month in Lomira. DSG is comprised of representatives from each campus senate.
To attend a DSG meeting or for more information, contact your Student Life Specialist.

United Way 21 Week Equity Challenge
2021-02-15
The 21 Week Equity Challenge is an opportunity to develop a deeper understanding of how inequity and racism affect our lives and communities.

Participants will receive an email at the beginning of each week from Monday, February 1st through Monday, June 21st.
Weekly topics take participants through a journey that starts with understanding internalized racism and explores how racism permeates person-to-person interactions, institutions and social structures.
The experience is intended to deepen understanding, suggest ways to take action, and help launch what we hope will be a lifelong commitment to improving equity and inclusion in our communities.

Individuals are encouraged to take on the challenge themselves, or form groups for discussion and reflection.
For more information or to sign up for the challenge click the link below:
https://www.unitedwaywi.org/page/equity-challenge
