University Transfer, General Studies, Languages & Cultures

Professional Communications program leads to multiple different careers Employers say the types of communication skills needed in the workplace are evolving. Today, graduates armed with expertise in content writing, social media, video editing and public relations are in high demand in the workforce. As a result, Fox Valley Technical College is refocusing its efforts on what

Irina Visnevcaia’s artwork is being included in San Diego exhibit When Irina Visnevcaia came from Odesa, Ukraine, to Appleton a year ago to visit her daughter she could not have predicted she’d still be living here today. And, that she’d be enrolled as a student at Fox Valley Technical College. In early 2022, as Irina

Improving English skills helps refugees adjust to life in America IN PHOTO (left to right): ELL students Jawad Sader, Obaidullah Sader, Sulaiman Salehi and Mohammad Ashrof Azimy. Mohammad Ashrof Azimy was a dentist in Afghanistan. He trained at the Kabul Medical University and has five years of experience working in a hospital setting. Then in August

With the start of a new fall semester, comes the start of several new learning opportunities at Fox Valley Technical College. We’re highlighting the new way students can earn an associate degree in Funeral Service by answering five frequently asked questions about the new program. Trent Sorensen, associate dean of Service, provides the answers. What is the

Spring 2021 General education classes set you up for limitless opportunities. Deep into his first semester at a four-year university, Spencer Grams knew something was wrong. It was a nagging question: was he at the right school? Then the pandemic hit. After some career soul searching, Spencer decided to transfer to Fox Valley Technical College. 

Fall 2020 FVTC Global Education and construction trades team up to promote understanding, safety and productivity on job sites. Most everyone can identify a few words in Spanish but getting beyond “hola” to “hand me the hammer” takes some work. The Spanish Language & Culture for Construction course teaches English speakers functional Spanish to use

Fall 2020 Father and son Simon and Ryne Cadena of Oshkosh completed the GED-to-Work program together in Fall 2019, encouraged by Rebecca, Simon’s wife and Ryne’s mom.  Funded by a Wisconsin Fast Forward grant, the GED-to-Work program was a partnership between Pierce Manufacturing and Fox Valley Technical College and concluded in Fall 2020. Students earned

Spring 2020 Outdoor experience provides dynamic learning opportunity for international students. The Global Education and Services team at Fox Valley Technical College bridges culture and communication with students around the world. Each year, a new group of international learners attends FVTC to study specialized curriculum that will help improve a need in their homelands. One way to

Fall 2019 Inspiring others comes naturally for 24-year-old Heather Schroeder. Heather Schroeder from Hilbert, Wisconsin, is a bit of a Renaissance woman, with a passion for painting, Asian culture, reading classic novels, writing and teaching. Originally interested in studying computer animation and scriptwriting, Heather caught the entrepreneurship bug and found joy in helping kids. In