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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

Life threw everything it had at FVTC Business Management student Thomas Micke during his spring 2025 semester. While juggling 16 credits and two jobs, he was at the hospital for his father’s major surgery when his mother was suddenly admitted to the ER just floors away. In an instant, Micke found himself navigating two family

“I’ve always been fascinated with airplanes, and attending the airshows at (EAA AirVenture Oshkosh) every summer really sparked my love for aviation. Ever since my first discovery flight, I knew that being in the air and flying any type of aircraft was what I wanted to do for the rest of my life.” With this