Mercury Marine Futuremaker Partner Award

(Fond du Lac) Mercury Marine has received recognition from Moraine Park Technical College and the Wisconsin Technical College System board and has been selected to receive the 2019 Futuremaker Partner Award.  This award recognizes the unique and dynamic partnerships between technical colleges within Wisconsin and their employer partners.  For more than 20 years Mercury marine has joined forces with Moraine Park to help influence the local economy, provide jobs, and as a supporter of the Moraine Park Foundation.  Wisconsin Technical College System board president, Becky Levzoe praised the partnership saying “Mercury Marine is a household name in Wisconsin and a highly regarded brand across the globe.  Mercury looks to Moraine Park as an entry level talent pipeline and for customized instruction that keeps team members skills sharp, a testament to the strength of the partnerships between Wisconsin’s Employers and our colleges.”  Since 2011 Mercury has donated nearly $200,000 to the Moriane Park Foundation alongside being active on school advisory committees and acting as an advocate on behalf of the college in support of technical education legislation.  More information about Moraine Park Technical College and their business partners is available online at morainepark.edu.