Spring 2020

Spring 2020 Home building opens a door to a new career for Appleton native Ryan Stiles. Ryan Stiles wants a career with a solid future, so the 30-year-old Air Force veteran chose the FVTC Residential Building Construction (RBC) program. “I decided on construction because of the financial possibilities in real estate,” says Stiles. “Learning how to build

Spring 2020 Navistar engine takes diesel technicians to another level of training. The diesel industry is in need of skilled technicians, and new technology at Fox Valley Technical College made training for these careers even more rewarding. The diesel programs at FVTC were among the first in the nation to use augmented reality for understanding

Spring 2020 EMT students gain real experience with simulated ambulance. There’s little room for error in the life of first responders. From day one on the job, they’re required to think on their feet and respond to the unexpected. To ensure that students in the FVTC Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) program are prepared for these

Spring 2020 Hands-on training helps Kimberly woman advance her career. “You cannot get this training from an online classroom experience,” says Kristine Van Roy of Kimberly. Van Roy is a quality analyst at Kimberly-Clark. She completed the Quality in Manufacturing certificate program in December 2019 at Fox Valley Technical College to expand her on-the-job knowledge in automated

Spring 2020 Fox Valley Tech fits the innovative lifestyle of Mike Bray. When looking at colleges, Mike Bray realized Fox Valley Technical College would keep him out of debt while offering many opportunities to pursue a passion. “The Tech gives me flexibility to work, attend classes and engage in hobby projects,” notes the 22-year-old from

Spring 2020 Redbird flight simulators prepare pilot training students to fly in all conditions. Sam Smith has loved airplanes since he was five years old. “I attended EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, and I’ve been hooked on flying ever since,” he says. The 22-year-old from Green Lake is now a graduate of the FVTC Aeronautics-Pilot Training program and starting

Spring 2020 A hands-on education worked best for nursing student Pang Dorow. Choosing Fox Valley Technical College was automatic for 26-year-old Pang Dorow. “I needed instructors who would be there for me every step of the way and a college known for hands-on learning,” states the Oconomowoc native who will graduate in May 2020 with

Spring 2020 Students get 3D view of the human body with high-definition table. Students in the FVTC Occupational Therapy Assistant (OTA), Nursing and Therapeutic Massage programs have the unique opportunity to learn via a virtual human dissection table. Also known as the Anatomage Table, this device is a high-definition real human 3D anatomy system, allowing students to visualize and dissect human

Spring 2020 Oshkosh stylists open Alpha Barbershop with help from the Venture Center. When Kayla Holzem and Cadi Raddatz decided to open a salon, they knew it should feel welcoming for everyone. “We heard for years from male customers that they never felt comfortable at traditional salons,” explains Holzem. “There weren’t many places in Oshkosh