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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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Focus on Careers: Natural Resources
Students in the Natural Resources Technician program remain in high demand, with career opportunities extending well beyond traditional employers. Paul Groell, department chair of Natural Resources was recently interviewed on WHBY’s Focus on Careers. During the interview, Paul gave listeners an inside look at what kinds of careers opportunities open up with an associate degree
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When Training Became Real: EMT Students Save Their Instructor’s Life
“I was in this classroom doing the scenario, and the next thing I remember is Les James yelling at me to wake up… wake up.” Longtime Emergency Medical Services (EMS) adjunct instructor Karl Arps recounts the moment when life took a dramatic turn for him and his students. He was in the back of a
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Focus on Careers: Therapeutic Massage
With its calming presence and compassionate touch, therapeutic massage is taking on a larger role in how today’s healthcare supports healing and well‑being. In a recent Focus on Careers interview on WHBY, department chair and lead instructor Amy Gafner joined host Hayley Tenpas for a conversation about how FVTC prepares students for meaningful and in-demand
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Focus on Careers: Office Coordinator & Office Management
Often behind the smooth operation of any workplace is that office professional who keeps everything running flawlessly. Fox Valley Technical College now offers two new programs that prepare students to be that office leader. The Office Coordinator and Office Management programs are designed to meet growing workforce demand across all industries, from healthcare to manufacturing.
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It’s Time to Celebrate the Class of 2026
(Appleton, WI –) Fox Valley Technical College is excited to host the spring commencement ceremony for the Class of 2026. The event will be held Sunday, May 17 at 1:00 p.m. at the UW Oshkosh Kolf Sports Center. It will include formal remarks by several speakers, the presentation of candidates and the conferring of degrees.
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Chris Hess Named Spring Commencement Speaker
Fox Valley Technical College is proud to welcome Chris Hess, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW), as the Spring 2026 commencement speaker. Since stepping into his role in 2018, Hess has led Goodwill NCW with a focus on expanding mission impact and strengthening its mission‑integrated donated goods retail model. Guided
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Meet 2026 Outstanding Alumni Caitlin Reider Vander Velden
Caitlin Reider Vander Velden has been selected as the recipient of Fox Valley Technical College’s 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award. A 2014 graduate of FVTC’s Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, Caitlin has built a career defined by compassion and advocacy for the individuals and communities she serves. Caitlin’s path to FVTC began after realizing a large,
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From Sandbox to Summit: Meet Student Speaker Jacob Sterns
Jacob (Jake) Sterns’ interest in construction began early. At six years old, he could often be found in the backyard sandbox, refusing to leave until his latest project was properly built. After working in agriculture and landscaping throughout high school, Jake traded the fields and hills of Wisconsin for the mountains of Wyoming. While working
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