Spring 2022

Innovative partnership benefits students, employers & community, meeting regional needs Two miles down the road from their high school, nine Clintonville juniors and seniors attend classes at the FVTC Clintonville Regional Center. They’re learning valuable hands-on skills in industrial maintenance, and earning college credit at the same time.  “These classes are giving me skills that

Venture Center helps Steven Kettenhoven elevate his woodworking business Steve Kettenhoven Steve Kettenhoven’s passion for woodworking began 30-plus years ago when he created wooden muskie fishing lures. He had buyers, but the seasonal business wasn’t a steady source of income so he stopped. Fast forward through three decades and a few career changes, Steve is

Scholarship helps Alex Skibicki build a career in Residential Building Construction Alex Skibicki It’s clear Alex Skibicki doesn’t like to waste time. After graduating from Amherst High School last May, Alex was undecided about his future so he took a summer job in construction. Quickly realizing he liked the work but needed more training, he

Through school, clubs & networking, 20-year-old Abby Frisk is living college life to the fullest Abby Frisk Abby Frisk isn’t one to shy away from a learning opportunity. She’s a firm believer that the more you put into something, the more you get out of it. That’s why she’s jumped into college with both feet. 

Inspired by her nieces, Chanel Becker is on a mission to help disabled adults thrive Chanel Becker Chanel Becker’s path to Occupational Therapy began when she was around eight years old. Her niece, Malayna, was born with a rare genetic disorder which caused cognitive and motor disabilities, so she received in-home care from occupational therapists.

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

Passion, flexibility & hard work are the ingredients to a successful culinary career Laura Lachowecki It all started with macarons. In 2018, Laura Lachowecki made some hand-painted beauties for her daughter’s first birthday party and posted them on Instagram.  “A writer for Indianapolis Monthly magazine asked if they could be featured,” says the 31-year-old New London

Classroom lessons still guide Tom Clark’s career journey at Faith Technologies, Inc. Tom Clark Tom Clark’s career journey has been nothing short of impressive. Before joining Faith Technologies, Inc. (FTI) in 2008, where he is now Chief Experience Officer, Tom previously held positions at respected local companies such as School Specialty, The Boldt Company, American

2021 Outstanding Alumni Award winner Holly Maas exemplifies technical education Holly Maas Holly Maas loves her job as an evidence technician. “I’ve never had a day where I was staring at the clock wondering whether it was time to go home yet,” she says about her job with the Ashwaubenon Department of Public Safety. “On