Health Science

Jasmine Jackson’s path to becoming a nurse began long before she stepped into a classroom. Growing up in Chicago, she became a caregiver at an early age when she helped her ailing grandmother with such things as meals and laundry. “I’ve always been a caretaker,” she shares. “It just comes naturally; I want to make

This summer, we will be taking a closer look at recently added and updated academic programs at Fox Valley Technical College. Accurate information allows healthcare professionals to make the best possible decisions for their patients. FVTC’s Phlebotomist/Specimen Processor program, which has been adapted from a certificate to a technical diploma, focuses on blood collection and

Travel has been an integral part of Emily Landwehr’s career path and beyond.   It was a detoured path which led her to Fox Valley Technical College’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program. She first went for nursing right out of high school. Then she was a veterinary assistant. But it wasn’t the right time or the right fit.   Now at age

Career EXCELerate Wisconsin™ recently celebrated its latest group of participants, recognizing individuals who earned certificates through the collaborative program offered by Goodwill North Central Wisconsin (NCW) and Fox Valley Technical College. At the Spring 2026 completion ceremony, 37 participants received certificates in high-demand fields including Truck Driving (Class A CDL), Certified Nursing Assistant and Welding

Congratulations to seven employees who were recently honored during the annual Fox Valley Technical College staff awards celebration. The event recognizes outstanding employee achievements in the areas of instruction, leadership, support services, community service and technology. Each award recipient was nominated by colleagues and selected by a committee of fellow employees. This year’s recipients are:

When workforce challenges emerge, Fox Valley Technical College is uniquely positioned to help lead the solution. An upcoming event hosted by FVTC’s Business & Industry Services (BIS) team and Health Science department does just that — bringing healthcare employers, educators and industry partners together around innovation, collaboration and workforce readiness. The Healthcare Innovation Open House,

The Go Baby Go! Fox Valley program celebrated a major milestone as it delivered its 99th and 100th customized ride-on cars to two Neenah brothers with special health care needs. Go Baby Go! is a partnership between Children’s Wisconsin and Fox Valley Technical College that provides free, modified electric ride-on cars to children with mobility

Career Program: Medical AssistantOriginally From: Racine, WI Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? My grandmother became disabled when I was in the second grade, and I helped take care of her. I grew a passion for it and have been following my heart in this field

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