FVTC Programs

One hour. Two burners. Three courses. Yes, Chef! Fox Valley Technical College hosted high school culinary teams from around Wisconsin for the 2026 ProStart® State Culinary Championship. The event, led by the Wisconsin Restaurant Association, brought 12 culinary teams and four management teams to campus for a fast-paced, high-stakes day of competition. In the culinary

A recent NBC26 report highlights how Fox Valley Technical College is incorporating artificial intelligence into the classroom to better prepare students for employers’ expectations in the workforce. FVTC Nursing instructor Jennifer Zernzach explained how two artificial‑intelligence tools are helping nursing students build skills and confidence. One tool serves as a virtual study partner with all

Caedence Porrey always knew she wanted to earn a bachelor’s degree. She just wasn’t sure where to start. “When I first started looking at schools, I realized how expensive it can get,” she says. “Then I learned that I could take all my general education courses at Fox Valley Technical College and transfer them to

Professional Communications student Evan Olson has been selected as Fox Valley Technical College’s 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System Ambassador, an honor that recognizes outstanding students from across the state. In this role, Evan will advocate on behalf of the college about the importance and value of technical education in Wisconsin. When Evan first considered his

Career Program: Automated Manufacturing Systems TechnologiesOriginally From: Combined Locks / Kimberly / Appleton, WI Current Residence: Combined LocksYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always enjoyed complicated 3D puzzles and being mechanical. When I took robotics in high school, I really enjoyed the mechanical and programming side of it.

When Logan Nikolai was 13, he pulled on a welding helmet for the first time. The bead he laid that day on a metal door at the Kids Kart Club shop in Neenah wasn’t perfect, but it was enough to spark something lasting. Inspired by his grandfather, he had spent years helping build go‑karts, fixing

Did you know Fox Valley Technical College is home to one of the region’s most hands‑on, nature‑powered learning environments? FVTC’s Horticulture program gives students the chance to study plant science in real greenhouses, explore careers that range from landscaping to greenhouse operations, and gain practical skills that local employers look for. Recently, instructor Cat Franzke

Before Kyle Radmer started as a full-time student at Fox Valley Technical College, he was already working to calm the nerves that come with starting something new. The summer before his first semester at FVTC, he enrolled in two courses; not to get ahead, but to adjust to college life. It was not the first

You won’t find Jeffrey Wiley sitting behind a desk. “I always have to be doing something,” Jeffrey says. “I can’t sit still. If I’m not working with my hands, I start to get anxious.” His current project is his farmhouse in Berlin, Wisconsin, which he’s remodeling (next up: flooring) and figuring out along the way.