Moraine Park Technical College

A "Think Safe" Jobsite
2018-04-20 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room O-108, 235 N National Ave, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935, United States
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.

BD: Volunteer Expo
2018-04-19 14:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Looking to volunteer? Visit the Volunteer Expo to learn about volunteer opportunities in Dodge County. Free to attend. Guest speakers and panel discussions beginning at 2:15 p.m. Pre-registration is not required.
The Business Media and Event Planning and Business Practice Firm classes are working with the Blue Zones Project, United Way, and Volunteer Dodge to bring you this event.
For more information, contact Cindy at 262-335-5723.

BD: Smooth Your Day with a Smoothie
2018-04-18 10:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Free smoothies for student and staff!
Business Media & Event Planning and Business Practice Firm classes are working with the Blue Zones Project to bring you this activity.
For more information, contact Cindy at 262-335-5723.

WB Free Lunch and "Confessions of a Hiring Manager" Presentation
2018-04-17 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago)
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 West Bend 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.

Microsoft Visio 2016: Part 1
2018-04-14 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room T-117, 2151 N Main St, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
Visual images represent knowledge, data, and information. Beginning with the Paleolithic cave paintings and continuing to today’s most complex computer networks, these images leverage the ability of the human brain to rapidly perceive patterns and trends from visual representations.
In today’s workplace, visual diagrams are an essential part of communication, from road maps to sales flows to process charts. Microsoft® Visio® provides you with an intuitive, customizable tool to easily create a professional-looking visual product by using its extensive gallery of shapes. By following the exercises in this course, you will create visually engaging diagrams, maps, and drawings, using graphical elements to make information easier to comprehend.
This course is designed for persons who are new to Visio and who will be using Visio to create basic workflows and perform end-to-end flowcharting.

Structural Welding Certification Exams
2018-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Reiki for Health Care Professionals
2018-04-14 08:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | West Bend Campus, Room L-131, 2151 North Main Street, West Bend, WI, 53090, United States
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.

2018 Service Recognition and Retirement Event
2018-04-11 14:30 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935

BD: Chair Massages
2018-04-11 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.

FDL: Packers Hall of Fame Inductee Jerry Kramer
2018-04-10 11:30 - 12:30 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Commons Area, 235 N. National Avenue, Fond du Lac, WI, 54935
Hear about Jerry’s 11-year NFL career as a two time Super Bowl champion. Free for students, staff and public. Sponsored by Fond du Lac Student Senate.

Automotive Voltage and Ohmeters
2018-04-06 09:00 - 15:30 (America/Chicago)
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 Electrical 1 prior to this course.

MPTC District Board Workshop
2018-04-05 16:30 - 19:30 UTC
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WB: Stamp-a-Ring
2018-03-28 10:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Custom “hammer-stamp” engraved rings of high quality stainless steel. Go with your name, favorite word (e.g. peace, love, fun,) or add symbols like heart/peace/cross/butterfly and many more. Free for students with ID. 1 per person. First come, first served.

BD: Bowling Night
2018-03-27 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Chicago)
Free bowling anytime between 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. Guests welcome!
Each student can bring up to 3 guests. Students = Free, $5 per guest
Must register with Lisa in Student Life (lmanuell@morainepark.edu) by Friday, March 16.
No experience necessary. Participants will meet at Tower Lanes in Beaver Dam.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

WB: Cookies with Kathy
2018-03-27 11:00 - 12:00, 2018-03-05 10:30 - 11:30 UTC
Stop down, grab a cookie and meet Kathy the campus counselor.

BD: Make and Take: Etch-A-Mug
2018-03-27 10:30 - 13:30 (America/Chicago) | Beaver Dam Campus, Commons Area
Etching is fun and easy; everyone walks away with their own individually unique glass creation of their choice! Free; available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Sponsored by the Beaver Dam Student Senate.

ISO 9001: Internal Auditor
2018-03-21 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Chicago) | Fond du Lac Campus, Room E-134
Mandated by ISO 900l, quality auditing is a catalyst for corrective action, continuous improvement and adherence to the ISO standard. Participants will learn how to accurately conduct an audit of Company/Business processes, the required ISO procedures, and the QMS to ensure compliance. Upon completion, participants will be able to answer the following questions:
• Understand ISO 900l standard and auditing requirements
• Explain how to effectively conduct an interview audit, and requirements of internal auditors
• Evaluate conformance to the QMS and Company/Business processes
• Assess system conformity and effectiveness, along with adherence to current ISO standards
• Demonstrate use of a Process Turtle tool to understand processes, realize the process flow, and develop internal audit questions
This class meets on Wednesdays, March 21, 28 and April 4, 11, 18 and 25, 2018.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.
