The Moraine Park Foundation received a $125,000 donation from West Bend Insurance Company in support of the West Bend Campus equipment campaign. The gift will help outfit the new Advanced Manufacturing Center with advanced equipment and technology.
To support the West Bend Campus expansion, the Moraine Park Foundation spearheaded a $2 million campaign to fund the equipment for the Advanced Manufacturing Center. This capital expense was intentionally separated from the referendum dollars to help keep the taxpayer burden at a minimum. The Foundation is currently connecting with district partners to help meet the equipment needs. To date, 22 partners have contributed over $1.8 million toward meeting these equipment needs.
“West Bend Insurance Company believes that investing in education is an investment in the future,” Kelly Tighe, senior vice president & chief marketing and sales officer at West Bend Insurance Company, said. “Moraine Park is preparing students for meaningful, high-demand careers, and we’re proud to support that mission. With deep roots in this community, we see technical education as a vital way to equip local talent with the skills they need to succeed—benefiting students, employers and our community as a whole.”
The West Bend Advanced Manufacturing Center will provide hands-on training for students entering high-skill, high-demand careers, ensuring a strong talent pipeline for local industry.
“This investment is more than a gift. It is a powerful statement of commitment to the future of manufacturing and workforce development in our region,” Moraine Park President Bonnie Baerwald said. “With West Bend Insurance Company’s support, we are one step closer to outfitting our new center with cutting-edge equipment and technology.”