Foundation

Thanks to the generosity of sponsors, golfers, volunteers and supporters across our community, the FVTC Foundation Golf Outing, held August 5, raised more than $120,000 to support student success at Fox Valley Technical College. The impact of the Golf Outing extends far beyond a day on the course. Funds raised will provide more than 200 Golf

On a warm summer day in July, a group of Residential Building Construction students could be found perched on the roof of a home they had built from the ground up. It’s not your typical classroom setting, but it perfectly reflects the hands-on approach that defines the program.   Students begin by learning concepts in the classroom, practice those skills in the shop and then apply them on a full-scale home build.

Jasmine Jackson’s path to becoming a nurse began long before she stepped into a classroom. Growing up in Chicago, she became a caregiver at an early age when she helped her ailing grandmother with such things as meals and laundry. “I’ve always been a caretaker,” she shares. “It just comes naturally; I want to make

A strong start can change everything and FVTC graduates show us exactly how far technical education can take you. Abby and Carlos are two examples of how a strong start can lead to a bright future. Both of these graduates took the hands-on skills they learned at FVTC and went on to pursue four-year degrees

For more than 50 years, 160 acres of land located at a bend in the road just south of Hortonville was cultivated into a wooded oasis. Its owner’s wish was for this cherished  place to be preserved and inspire future stewards of the outdoors. A connection to the FVTC Foundation was made and in December

At a time when apprenticeship enrollment has reached historic highs, 114 Fox Valley Technical College apprentices have received Tools of the Trade scholarships from Ascendium. Ascendium, a nonprofit organization supporting students through education and training post-high school, has provided more than $8.8 million in scholarships to more than 5,000 apprentices over the past 13 years

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

Caitlin Reider Vander Velden has been selected as the recipient of Fox Valley Technical College’s 2026 Outstanding Alumni Award. A 2014 graduate of FVTC’s Substance Use Disorder Counseling program, Caitlin has built a career defined by compassion and advocacy for the individuals and communities she serves. Caitlin’s path to FVTC began after realizing a large,

Located 15 miles from FVTC’s Appleton campus, at a bend in the road just south of Hortonville, 160 acres of land teems with life. Ponds, meadows and lush native habitats support a variety of wildlife and plants. This spot has been a well-loved refuge for more than 50 years, and in January 2026, it was