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About FVTC
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC), part of the Wisconsin Technical College System, has been the college of choice in northeast Wisconsin for over 100 years. Serving more than 50,000 people annually—more than any other technical college in the state—FVTC offers over 220 associate degree, technical diploma, and certificate programs, along with instruction in 21 apprenticeship trades.
The college partners with more than 2,100 employers to deliver customized training and technical assistance, supporting workforce development and economic vitality across the region.
With campuses in Appleton and Oshkosh, regional centers, and a state-of-the-art Public Safety Training Center, FVTC provides hands-on, high-tech education that prepares students for success in today’s workplace.
Fast Facts
- Graduate Employment: 93% employed within six months of graduation
- Average Salary: $55,200 after five years
- Affordable Tuition: Approximately $4,386 per year
- 2,400+ career program students graduate from FVTC each year
- Almost 200 apprentices graduate each year
- Largest local employers are in healthcare, transportation and manufacturing
- Two campuses: Appleton and Oshkosh
- Four regional centers: Chilton, Clintonville, Waupaca and Wautoma
FVTC in The News
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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
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From Costa Rica to Appleton for Airport Fire Training
FVTC’s specialized airport firefighting center is attracting participants from around the world. Fox Valley Technical College’s Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Training Center continues to draw firefighters from around the world. This summer, firefighters from Costa Rica joined a growing list of international participants coming to Appleton for specialized airport emergency response training. The firefighters
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New Transfer Pathway to a Business Degree
Students at Fox Valley Technical College who are thinking about a career in business now have another clear path to a bachelor’s degree without having to leave Northeast Wisconsin. FVTC has partnered with St. Norbert College to create a transfer agreement that makes it easier for students to continue their education in business administration and
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Focus on Careers: Legal Studies/Paralegal & Digital Court Reporter
Careers in legal studies and court reporting continue to grow across a wide range of industries that extend far beyond the traditional law firm. From corporate compliance and human resources to courtrooms and government offices, these roles are critical in supporting how the legal system and businesses operate every day. In a recent Focus on
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FVTC EMS Students, Instructor to be Honored Nationally for Saving a Life
What started as a classroom scenario became a real-life emergency, and now the FVTC students and instructor who responded are being recognized on a national stage. Five Fox Valley Technical College EMS students and instructor Traci Blondeau will travel to Washington, D.C., in November to be honored through the American Ambulance Association’s Stars of Life
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New Transfer Agreements Create Seamless Pathway from FVTC to UW-Oshkosh Business Degrees
APPLETON, WI — Students pursuing business-related degrees at Fox Valley Technical College now have four new opportunities to continue their education at University of Wisconsin – Oshkosh through newly signed articulation agreements. Designed to streamline the transfer process and maximize earned credits, the agreements establish transfer pathways for graduates of FVTC’s Associate of Applied Science
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New Semester, New Opportunities at FVTC
Students returning to Fox Valley Technical College this fall will find several new additions across the college. From academic programs and transfer opportunities to campus improvements completed over the summer, the semester is starting with plenty of fresh additions on campus. Interest in FVTC continues to grow. Many longstanding programs related to nursing, dental, aviation,
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FVTC Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Strengthen Local Workforce
Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is pleased to be the recipient of five Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System. These grants, totaling nearly $981,000, will support customized training programs designed to upskill employees and enhance business performance across Northeast Wisconsin. The WAT grants will fund training in several key areas
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