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    Manufacturing Month

    Moraine Park Highlights Manufacturing Month

    Manufacturing Month is celebrated each October and offers endless opportunities for Moraine Park students to explore innovation, skill building, connectivity with local industry experts, and the seemingly endless career options in manufacturing.

    Throughout the month, the College hosts and/or attends workshops, seminars, and industry tours to celebrate the importance of manufacturing in our economy.

    Here’s a quick glance at all the opportunities offered to our students and members of the public this month.

    Rex McKanry, Associate Dean of Manufacturing & Apprenticeships
    Rex McKanry, Associate Dean of Manufacturing & Apprenticeships

    2026 Events and Activities

    Lunch & Learns

    The MPTC Manufacturing Month Speaker Series Lunch & Learns are 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. A light lunch will be provided. Hear from industry professionals about their industry and career, followed by a faculty presentation about how MPTC programs prepare students for careers in these fields. A guided campus tour is also available after the presentations.

    Wednesday, October 7

    CNC – Tool & Die Technologies & Mechanical Design Technology

    Live in WB T137A – Streamed in FDL A112

    Speakers: Mike Welnak (Dynamic Tool Corporation) & Jarred Welnak (Dynacast International)

    Dynamic Tool CorporationDynacast International

    Wednesday, October 14

    ElectroMechanical Technology/Industrial Mechanical Technician and Quality & Advanced Manufacturing

    Live in WB T137A – Streamed in FDL A112

    Speaker: Kyle Crum (Infinity EDM)

    Infinity EDM

    Wednesday, October 21

    Maintenance Technician Apprentice Millwright Apprentice & Welding

    Live in FDL O109C – Streamed in WB T137A

    Speaker: Michael York (International Paper)

    International Paper

    Wednesday, October 28

    ABC Carpentry & Construction Electrician Apprenticeship

    Live in WB T137A- Streamed in FDL O109C

    Speaker: Jerod Voskul (A. Chappa Construction)

    A. Chappa Construction

    Advanced Manufacturing Center, West Bend

    The Advanced Manufacturing Center provides hands-on training for students entering high-skill, high-demand careers, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for local industry.

    The public explored the new campus spaces, learned more about Moraine Park’s innovative programs, and enjoyed live music and food trucks.

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    October 12

    High School Career Experience Event

    Three students playing with a joystick controlling a robotic arm.

    9th to 11th-grade students are invited to campus to explore programs available within their desired career cluster and engage in hands-on activities. Students will learn about High School Career Academies and how to leverage dual enrollment courses to get a jump start in their career and college education.

    Programs: Mechanical Design Technology, Quality & Advanced Manufacturing Technology, Electromechanical Technology

    Explore Career Experiences
    Moraine Park student and teacher working with a robotic arm and having fun with it.

    Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology

    The Quality and Advanced Manufacturing Technology program uses high-tech labs to introduce you to the latest manufacturing technologies, preparing you to adapt to changes in an ever-changing environment.

    The program emphasizes applications in problem-solving, teamwork, and automated manufacturing technologies.

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    October 21 & 22

    Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo

    Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo Logo

    Moraine Park welding and manufacturing faculty will host a booth at the Manufacturing and Trade Career Expo at the Washington County Fair Park in West Bend. The Expo is organized by the Chamber of Greater Menomonee Falls and Sussex and the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce.

    Careers in CNC/Tool and Die Technologies

    The use of computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine tools is increasing throughout the manufacturing industry.

    Moraine Park’s CNC Tool and Die Technologies diploma prepares students for an in-demand and highly-skilled career in manufacturing with the opportunity to advance quickly.

    Learn More

    October 28

    Manufacturing First Expo & Conference

    Moraine Park’s welding and manufacturing faculty and students will attend the Manufacturing First Expo and Conference at the Resch Expo in Green Bay.

    A student learning about welding equipment which they hold in their hand.

    Start your Career in Welding

    Do you love working with your hands and technology? Make your mark—and a few sparks—with a career in welding through Moraine Park Technical College’s 1-year Welding technical diploma program.

    Also consider one of our Welding certificates:

    • Gas Metal Arc Welding
    • Gas Tungsten Arc Welding
    • Shielded Metal Arc Welding
    Learn More

    November 4, 11, 14

    Discover Moraine Park Open Houses

    Manufacturing instructors and career guidance counselors will provide information about manufacturing programs and careers.

    Prospective students and their families are invited to tour the campus, talk to program instructors, explore student support services, and hear from financial aid experts.

    Explore Discover MPTC Open Houses

    Questions

    Interested students should register by emailing Cheryl Hoenecke at choenecke@morainepark.edu.

    If you have students who may be interested, please share this opportunity with them. If you have questions about the Lunch & Learns, contact Craig Seidel at cseidel1@morainepark.edu.

    Accommodations

    If you require accommodations to fully participate in an event, please direct your request at least one week in advance to Becky Kuszynski, Disability Resources Manager at 920-924-3361, bkuszynski@morainepark.edu. TTY/VP: Use Relay/VRS

    Campus Tours

    Schedule a campus tour with one of our recruiters.

    Reach out to Recruiters
    Events for Prospective Students
    Explore High School Career Academies