Education & Human Services

With its calming presence and compassionate touch, therapeutic massage is taking on a larger role in how today’s healthcare supports healing and well‑being. In a recent Focus on Careers interview on WHBY, department chair and lead instructor Amy Gafner joined host Hayley Tenpas for a conversation about how FVTC prepares students for meaningful and in-demand

When Brynn Drexler walks into the toddler room at Fox Valley Technical College’s Parent Child Center, a dozen tiny faces light up. As an Assistant Teacher, she spends her days with one-year-olds eager to learn, play and grow. “I love watching them grow every single day,” she says. “Seeing them pick up something new—it’s amazing

Career Program: Therapeutic MassageOriginally From: New LondonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? The job I have now is not a career, and of course, I had my mom and other people I look up to telling me I can’t do this forever. I thought the same thing but didn’t know what else I

At Fox Valley Technical College, the number of apprenticeship students has been growing, up 29 percent since 2021. The college is also continually looking at trends and ways to strengthen and expand apprenticeship, co-op and workplace learning opportunities in all areas of study.

Career Program: Substance Use Disorder CounselorOriginally From: OshkoshCurrent Residence: OshkoshYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to study SUDC because of my own journey in recovery. Experiencing firsthand the challenges and triumphs of recovery has fueled my passion for supporting others in their own paths. I believe that understanding addiction on a personal

It’s been a mainstay offering at Fox Valley Technical College for decades.   While its name may have changed over the years, the goal of the Substance Use Disorder Counseling program has remained constant: prepare students for a career supporting others who have substance use disorders.  Department chair Miah Olson recently joined WHBY host Hayley Tenpas to discuss

Madelyne Sosa-Jaramillo will provide the student address at the FVTC Winter 2024 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 13. Career Program: Foundations of Teachers EducationOriginally From: Los AngelesCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 24Years of Attendance at FVTC: Spring 2023-Fall 2024 Why did you choose to study this field? I chose education because I wanted to share my love of learning with students and make a positive

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to pursue studies in this field because I have always been passionate about working with children. I aim to have a positive influence on children, just as my teachers did when I was growing up. I want to

Career Program: Substance Use Disorder CounselingOriginally From: Little ChuteCurrent Residence: Little ChuteAge: 38Years of Attendance at FVTC: Spring 2018 Why did you choose to study this field? I wanted to help others who struggle with substance use. With my lived experience, I know that it is possible to recover and become successful. I wanted to help others see the light