Engineering Technologies

Event provides a glimpse of future careers for middle and high school students Around 200 middle and high school students from across Wisconsin visited the Appleton campus on Friday, Feb. 16 to compete in a variety of events related to career and technical skills. It was part of the annual SkillsUSA Regional Competition, which allows

Through his work with Upward Bound, FVTC Quality Management grad encourages first-gen students to pursue education Garry Moïse In 1998, Garry Moïse was a first-generation college student from Haiti when he arrived at Fox Valley Technical College as part of a study abroad program. He graduated in 2000 with a degree in Quality Management (now

Electronics club students modify cars for children with mobility limitations He’s only 19 months old, but Myles Hill already has his first set of wheels. “It’s a huge blessing,” explains Myles’ mother Lisa. The Hill family came from their home in Clintonville to Fox Valley Technical College to take delivery of an electric Lamborghini ride-on car

Career Program: Manufacturing Engineering TechnologyOriginally From: Brownwood, TXCurrent Residence: NeenahAttended FVTC: Spring 2019 – Current Why did you choose the Manufacturing Engineering Technology career program? I’ve always been interested in engineering, but I could never choose between electrical and mechanical, so I went a completely different path my first time in college and chose Statistical Quality Control and Nondestructive

A transfer agreement between FVTC and MSOE positioned Dan Steiner for success Dan Steiner on the job at Ingeteam Dan Steiner remembers well the sage advice a teacher once gave him.  “A high school teacher suggested I had four choices for my future: get a job, go to a two-year school, a four-year school or

Local employer commits $118,700 for the effort A generous donation from a local Fox Cities employer is giving Fox Valley Technical College a big boost in funding several automation, electronics and empowerment/career exploration projects at the college. Amcor Cares, the corporate giving organization for Amcor Flexibles North America, made three donations to the FVTC Foundation, totaling $118,700.

Access to technology and hands-on experience was vital for Electro-Mechanical Technology grad Andy Tysver.   Andy Tysver doesn’t hesitate when asked why he chose Fox Valley Tech.   “The hands-on training. It’s the best part,” says the 2021 graduate of the Electro-Mechanical Technology program. “Here you get to work on the actual equipment that you’re going to work with

FVTC helps AriensCo grow its own employees through ongoing education.  It’s Wednesday afternoon at AriensCo and production at the outdoor power equipment maker is in high gear. But nearby, more than a dozen employees are equally as busy in the classroom, where they’re enrolled in a new certificate program facilitated by Fox Valley Technical College. “Ariens asked

Spring 2021 Travis Thul’s education and career leads to White House Fellowship.   Travis Thul received an associate degree in Electrical Engineering Technology in 2004. His education set the stage for three more degrees, including a Doctor of Engineering from George Washington University. Currently a Lieutenant Commander in the U.S. Coast Guard, Travis was selected as a 2020-2021