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FVTC, NWTC Presidents Advocate for Technical Education, Workforce Investment
Fox Valley Technical College President Dr. Chris Matheny joined Northeast Wisconsin Technical College President Dr. Kristen Raney for an interview with Action 2 News to discuss the Wisconsin Technical College System’s (WTCS) request for a $168 million investment in the 2027-29 state budget. The WTCS’s budget request is aimed at strengthening workforce development, expanding educational

Student Spotlight: Alex Soliday
Career Program: Landscape Horticulture and Horticulture/Landscape SpecialistOriginally From: Valparaiso, IN Current Residence: Chilton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to pursue a career in horticulture because I want to expand my family’s apple orchard. After completing my degree, I plan to establish a greenhouse operation on the property

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Dan LaPlant
The Auto Collision Repair and Refinishing program offers students a unique blend of hands-on training, technology and artistry, and instructor Dan LaPlant is proud to help lead the way. “We’re a very hands-on program, but there’s also a great deal of shaping, color theory and all these other things that bring in the artistic side,”

Building Skills From Within
For Gunnar Ebert, learning to weld was something he had thought about for years. “Welding was something I’ve always wanted to get into and financially was never able to take the time away from work to go to school,” he explains. When AriensCo offered employees the opportunity to participate in a customized welding training program
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Student Spotlight: Emily Andropolis
Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose early childhood because I always loved playing teacher with my sister when we were younger. When my sister got older and found a job at a center, it inspired me to want
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Investing in Wisconsin’s Future
As Wisconsin works to meet growing workforce needs, six Northeast Wisconsin colleges and universities are highlighting the role both technical colleges and universities play in preparing the state’s future talent. The following joint statement from the leaders of Fox Valley Technical College, Lakeshore College, Moraine Park Technical College, Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, UW-Green Bay and
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Student Spotlight: Hailee Boesch
Career Program: AccountingOriginally From: Omro, WICurrent Residence: Omro, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I choose the accounting field because I have always been someone who looks at things analytically. When I had my Intro to Business class in high school and we started the accounting unit, I found that
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Demand Grows for Career-Focused Education at FVTC
From full classrooms and in-demand programs to new learning spaces and transfer pathways, Fox Valley Technical College is entering the new academic year with plenty of momentum. Dr. Jennifer Lanter, Vice President of Learning and Chief Academic Officer, recently joined WHBY radio to kick off Focus on Careers with WHBY. In the interview, host Hayley
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Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Kathy Meetz
For Kathy Meetz, teaching future early childhood professionals is more than a career. It’s a chance to build meaningful connections and help students discover their own potential. An alumna of FVTC’s Early Childhood Education program, Kathy has come full circle, returning to the college that helped launch her career to guide students as they take
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Designed to Inspire: Inside the Interior Design Renovation
For the Fox Valley Technical College Interior Design program, the start of a new academic year brought a new look. On the first day of fall semester classes, students were greeted with freshly renovated classrooms. Not only did the update showcase a more modern aesthetic, but it was also designed with collaborative and creative work
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A Wall That Tells a Story
After weeks spent high above FVTC’s Riverside Campus armed with brushes, paint and a vision, artist Nick Goettling has transformed a wall into a mural celebrating a lasting connection between the campus, the Fox River and the Oshkosh community. Commissioned through Discover Oshkosh’s Riverwalk public art initiative, the large-scale artwork was designed and painted by
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at FVTC
September 15-October 15 Hispanic Heritage Month is a nationwide celebration from September 15 to October 15. The monthlong celebration honors the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America. Here at Fox Valley Technical College, we proudly support and celebrate the Hispanic and Latino
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Student Spotlight: Alex Soliday
Career Program: Landscape Horticulture and Horticulture/Landscape SpecialistOriginally From: Valparaiso, IN Current Residence: Chilton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to pursue a career in horticulture because I want to expand my family’s apple orchard. After completing my degree, I plan to establish a greenhouse operation on the property
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Student Spotlight: Emily Andropolis
Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose early childhood because I always loved playing teacher with my sister when we were younger. When my sister got older and found a job at a center, it inspired me to want
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Student Spotlight: Hailee Boesch
Career Program: AccountingOriginally From: Omro, WICurrent Residence: Omro, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I choose the accounting field because I have always been someone who looks at things analytically. When I had my Intro to Business class in high school and we started the accounting unit, I found that
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Student Spotlight: Joshua Moua
Career Program: Network SpecialistOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? Ever since I was young, I had an interest in understanding how things connect and function at deeper levels. This was why I got my undergrad in biology. When it comes to IT, I chose
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Student Spotlight: Boluwatife (Faith) Adesina
Career Program: Cybersecurity SpecialistOriginally From: Lagos, NigeriaCurrent Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always been fascinated by the idea of computers and technology: how they work and what makes them function the way they do. Before I moved to the States, I was enrolled in
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Student Spotlight: Nathalia Marques
Career Program: Business ManagementOriginally From: Natal, Brazil Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I have a background in International Affairs and experience working with marketing, and I wanted to expand my knowledge of how businesses operate. Studying Business Management allows me to connect my previous experience
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Student Spotlight: Janay Curtis
Career Program: Medical AssistantOriginally From: Racine, WI Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? My grandmother became disabled when I was in the second grade, and I helped take care of her. I grew a passion for it and have been following my heart in this field
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Student Spotlight: Katie Karow
Career Program: Automated Manufacturing Systems TechnologiesOriginally From: Combined Locks / Kimberly / Appleton, WI Current Residence: Combined LocksYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always enjoyed complicated 3D puzzles and being mechanical. When I took robotics in high school, I really enjoyed the mechanical and programming side of it.
