The Groove - Minneapolis Community & Technical College

Dan Huiting continued
When you were working on the music video for the song
you and your friends wrote, what did you love about the
shooting, lighting and editing process?
I fell in love with the collaborative aspect. Working with my
friends toward a common goal—and having fun in the
process—was something I hadn’t experienced before.
What are the top three takeaways from your time at
MCTC that helped you most in your film career?
First, my professor, Adam Olson, who spent countless hours
answering my questions about cinematography, was a great
resource. Second was my first-year production courses,
where I learned the basics about lighting, camera and the
language of film. Lastly were the people. I made valuable
relationships with like-minded students who were as
passionate about film as I was.
Dan Huiting sets his camera up for a shoot
What are your hopes for the future regarding your career?
I want to continue making art and challenge myself with new
projects. The more I do this, the more confident in my craft I
become, and I’m able to take bigger risks with my work. It’s
always exciting to try new things.
MCTC and Thermo King Receive $300,000 Grant for Partnership
MCTC was awarded $300,000 by the Department of Employment and Economic Development Minnesota Job Skills Partnership
to develop and implement lean process improvement training. The training will be delivered to more than 550 engineering,
design and management staff at Minnesota-based Thermo King, a manufacturer of transport temperature control systems for a
variety of mobile applications and a brand of Ingersoll Rand. The grant also includes collaborative internships for MCTC
students to help ensure a prepared future workforce.
MCTC will manage the Thermo King partnership grant which will take place over the next 36 months. “The commitment between
the two organizations demonstrates how corporations and educational institutions can partner to increase business efficiency
resulting in positive economic impacts,” said Ray Pittard, president of Thermo King. “This grant supports Thermo King’s lean
culture transformation to better serve customers across North America.”
“Thermo King is an important employer in my district, providing high-paying skilled jobs and product base that helps drive
Minnesota’s economy,” said State Representative Linda Slocum. “Implementation of the grant will accelerate Thermo King’s
ability to meet and exceed customer needs, provide new, highly-innovative products, improve concept to market productivity,
reduce product costs and increase profitability.”
The grant also focuses on developing future professionals through workplace learning. MCTC Architectural Technology program
students will redesign work cubicles into collaborative work space to improve response time, stimulate work product creativity,
de-siloing of departmental work processes and improving productivity.
“MCTC is a tremendous asset to the state, delivering a high-quality education to Minneapolis and adjacent communities,” said
District 61 Minnesota State Senator D. Scott Dibble. “The college serves more than 14,000 students and is among the most
diverse colleges in the state, with 53 percent of the student body coming from communities of color.”
According to MCTC President Phil Davis, this program is an opportunity for MCTC and Thermo King to further develop their
partnership which strengthens our community through business and educational development.
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