Marketing, Sales & Service

Career Program: Interior DesignOriginally From: Kalamazoo, MichiganCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I have been an Artist from a young age. After graduating from high school I started my college education at Kalamazoo Valley Community College in the Interior Design program. After a year, I got married and my husband and I started

Travis Draeger is an excellent example of how a single class can change the trajectory of one’s career. “I originally thought I would be a political science major and maybe go to law school,” Travis explains. “At FVTC, I was taking general education classes that would transfer to UW, but then I signed up for

The field of marketing isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. Businesses of all sizes need skilled marketers to help them stand out from the competition.  Part of its appeal is that it attracts both creative types as well as analytical types—so whether you’re a left-brain or right-brain thinker, there’s a place for you in marketing.   Jennifer

Career Program: Digital Marketing Originally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: NeenahYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? 7 years ago, I started a portrait photography business, Painting with Light, with no idea how to run a business. I learned as much as I could along the way, but I didn’t learn enough. What are you learning about your

Career Program: Business Management and MarketingOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I’m still young and I’m not sure what I want to do for a career. Marketing and Business Management offer many opportunities for growth and development, so I can find a way to pursue something I’m passionate about,

Kris Hackl’s two loves are being creative and teaching others. So it’s fitting that she’s found her calling as an instructor in the FVTC Interior Design program.

Interior Design students from FVTC, part of the NKBA Student Chapter, played a key role in transforming the Hearthstone Historic House Museum into a Victorian Christmas wonderland, bringing festive and historical charm to the dining room and servant’s kitchen. The dining room featured a whimsical sugarplum theme, inspired by the candied fruit aesthetic. “We really

Career Program: MarketingOriginally From: SuamicoCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I chose Marketing because it’s a great mix of creativity and strategy. It lets you come up with unique ideas, dive into data, and make a real impact on how people see and buy things. The field is always changing, so there’s

NARI shines the spotlight on FVTC students FVTC Interior Design program students got a chance to show off their upcycling skills during a recent event hosted by NARI of Northeast Wisconsin (National Association of the Remodeling Industry). Students in the Fundamentals of Design class were challenged to repurpose an item from the Appleton Habitat for