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FVTC Awarded Nearly $1 Million in Grants to Strengthen Local Workforce

Monday, July 13, 2026|By Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is pleased to be the recipient of five Workforce Advancement Training (WAT) grants from the Wisconsin Technical College System.

These grants, totaling nearly $981,000, will support customized training programs designed to upskill employees and enhance business performance across Northeast Wisconsin.

The WAT grants will fund training in several key areas such as leadership and quality excellence, transportation technologies, healthcare, manufacturing and industrial maintenance. Each training program will have an emphasis on both technical skills and career pathways.

“These grant funds help us provide targeted training solutions that address the evolving needs of employers across our region,” said Kari Meixl, Director of Business & Industry Services at FVTC. “By reducing financial barriers to workforce development, the grants make it easier for organizations to invest in their employees, strengthen skills and remain competitive in a rapidly changing economy.”

For more information about training opportunities, visit FVTC’s Business & Industry Services or email bi.services@fvtc.edu.

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