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FVTC Wins National Gold Paragon Award for Truck Trailer Design
Fox Valley Technical College received a 2025 Paragon Award from the National Council for Marketing & Public Relations (NCMPR) at the council’s national conference in March 2026 in Washington, D.C. The college won a gold award in the Outdoor Signage/Displays category, recognizing the FVTC Marketing team for its work on the updated decals and paint on a
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CDL Grant Helps FVTC Reach Future Drivers
Fox Valley Technical College is strengthening Wisconsin’s transportation workforce thanks to new state funding that will help more students earn their Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL). As part of a statewide investment announced by Gov. Tony Evers and the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, FVTC received $28,983 to assist 28 individuals in obtaining their
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Focus on Careers: Auto Collision Repair & Refinish
Auto collision repair is about a lot more than fixing dents. The way Joe Kircher sees it, auto collision repair is about having a knack for technical precision, an openness to evolving technology and a meticulous eye for craftsmanship. As department chair of the Auto Collision Repair and Refinish Technology program at Fox Valley Technical
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Grateful for J. J. Keller’s Continued PPE Support
The shelves are stocked, and once again, Fox Valley Technical College is grateful to community partner J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc for a generous donation of SAFEGEAR® personal protection equipment (PPE). This latest contribution builds on an initial gift and includes co-branded jackets, vests and safety glasses – adding about 25% more gear to fill
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Hitting the Road with the Mobile Truck Driving Lab
Fox Valley Technical College is taking hands-on learning to the road. The new Mobile Truck Driving Lab, also known as the Simulator Trailer, is bringing high-quality training directly to communities across our region. “Having the mobile lab helps us with being able to deliver great training experiences all around our region, matching the quality of
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Grant Puts Students on the Road to New Career
Fox Valley Technical College is excited to offer a unique opportunity for prospective truck drivers. Thanks to a $28,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), FVTC can now offer financial assistance to 12 participants interested in pursuing Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A training. This grant will slash tuition costs by 50%
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Student Spotlight: Will Lamers
Career Program: Automotive TechnologyOriginally From: BrillionCurrent Residence: BrillionYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to study Automotive Technology because it is an industry with endless opportunities. The skills I learned in automotive repair will always be useful to me. What are you learning about your career field that you find interesting or rewarding?
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Lincoln Aviators Newest Hands-On Training for Students
Just in time for the holidays, Fox Valley Technical College Automotive students are grateful for the latest vehicle donation to their programs. In partnership with Ford Motor Company and Lincoln, Bergstrom Automotive recently gifted three 2023 Lincoln Aviators to the college. When the vehicles experienced flood damage and were no longer eligible for sale, Ford connected with
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Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Jay Duca
Diesel instructor combines expertise and innovation to engage students Jay Duca loves his job teaching others the ins and outs of diesel technology. He’s been an instructor in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Fox Valley Technical College since 2010, when after a 20-year career as a diesel mechanic, a friend urged him to apply for the
