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The Fox Valley Technical College District Board Appointment Committee selected one new board member and reappointed two current members to fill upcoming openings on the FVTC District Board of Trustees. The Appointment Committee is comprised of the school board presidents from the 28 K-12 public school districts in FVTC’s service area. Jennifer Haydon, Vice President

There is always something going on at the Fox Valley Technical College Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). Whether it’s program students mastering hands-on skills, a middle school group taking a tour, or an agency conducting training for current public safety professionals, the facility is a busy place. In 2025, the PSTC celebrated its 10th anniversary.

In 2025, the National Criminal Justice Training Center (NCJTC) at Fox Valley Technical College reached more professionals than ever before, strengthening public safety efforts across the U.S. and beyond. For over 30 years, NCJTC has placed an emphasis upon providing training and technical assistance to rural, tribal and underserved communities. The 2025 Impact Report provides insight

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

The latest Wisconsin Technical College System public perception survey shows strong and growing public confidence in the state’s technical colleges. Fox Valley Technical College scored high in the areas that Wisconsin residents value most: hands-on learning, workforce-ready skills, and affordable transfer pathways. For example, since launching in 2023, enrollment in the Associate of Arts and

For two days, FVTC’s Appleton campus became a giant interactive science festival for 1,400+ area sixth and seventh graders. In partnership with Michigan Tech Mind Trekkers, the college hosted STEM Possible Fest for students to explore nearly 60 hands-on STEM stations. Students rotated through activities that blended science, technology, engineering and math. Each one was

Summer is a chance for kids to not only kick back and relax, it’s also a great opportunity to experience new adventures and explore careers. Enter Fox Valley Technical College summer camps. Through 16 different summer camps, FVTC hosted 204 students who explored hands-on learning activities across a variety of career fields. Returning favorites included

When Mike Arendt, a Chilton educator and football coach, decided to pursue emergency medical training, it wasn’t for a career change. It was to be ready when someone needed help the most. Born in Port Washington, Wisconsin, and a graduate of UW-Oshkosh with a degree in Physical Education, the now Chilton-based teacher has built his

The Fox Valley Technical College District Board Appointment Committee reappointed three current members to fill upcoming openings on the FVTC District Board of Trustees. The Appointment Committee is comprised of the school board presidents from the 28 K-12 public school districts in FVTC’s service area. Javad Ahmad was reappointed to another three-year term. He will