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Fox Valley Technical College was recently named a Gallagher Best-in-Class Employer for 2024. The award, given by the consulting firm Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., recognizes organizations that stand out for how they support employees through benefits, compensation and workplace practices.  The recognition is based on Gallagher’s annual U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey, which

Virtual chats offer low-risk way for students to learn about local employers For students, starting the search process for that first ‘real job’ after college can be intimidating; it’s difficult to know the best place to begin. The FVTC Employment Connections team aims to break down some of those barriers through a new series of Virtual Employer

A fresh initiative matches high-school credential seekers with rewarding careers at a local manufacturer. The GED-to-Work program gives students who are pursuing their GED an opportunity to work up to 20 hours a week at Pierce Manufacturing while receiving 15 hours of instruction taught by Fox Valley Tech instructors. The college’s Adult Basic Education department provides GED and HSED

Cliff Sanderson Article originally published in the Waushara Argus. A roaring economy combined with high-tech products our society can’t get enough of makes for an ideal time to get involved in industry on parade. With the right skill, today’s career starter or workplace advancer can name his or her ticket. At the ticket booth of opportunity

Spring 2017 Employment Connections matches skill with the ever-changing needs of employers. Showing people how to find the right career is a passion for Chris Czarnik, manager of Employment Connections at Fox Valley Technical College. He believes the key is learning how to network. “About 75% of job openings are never posted,” Czarnik says. “The problem is

Fox Valley Technical College and other area technical colleges have helped the fabrication employment outlook in the Oshkosh area.  Read more in the Oshkosh Northwestern >>

On Oct. 2, 2014, national site selection consultants summarized their first-hand experience on the Fox Cities region as a business location. The consultants visited Fox Valley Technical College as part of their tour.  In this video, John Sisson with Global Location Strategies discusses the strengths of Fox Valley Technical College and the importance of working

A challenge for the economy is finding skilled workers for skilled jobs. On Tuesday, September 23, FVTC hosted a transportation job fair to match workers with employer demands. Among a large group of men Cassee Francart is one of a handful of female automotive students at Fox Valley Tech. She’s also planning to get into

A free job-search program in the Fox Valley, launched five years ago in response to the Great Recession, is boasting an 80-percent placement rate. JobSeekers Network is run through Fox Valley Technical College. Chris Czarnik directs student employment services there, though the program is open to anyone willing to attend weekly classes. Read the full