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Grateful for J. J. Keller’s Continued PPE Support

SAFEGEAR® equipment reinforces safety and reduces costs for students

Yellow safety jackets stacked on shelf

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 the gaps in frequently used items.

J.J. Keller, a Neenah-based leader in safety and compliance products, first partnered with FVTC in 2023 to provide students with essential PPE for hands-on training in agriculture, manufacturing and transportation programs.

“J.J. Keller’s continued support through their SAFEGEAR PPE donations has made a meaningful impact on our students,” says Jennifer McIntosh, associate dean of Agriculture, Manufacturing and Engineering Technologies. “By providing essential safety items, they’ve helped reduce out-of-pocket costs for students.”

Students in transportation-related programs are often outside wearing high-visibility vests, jackets and gloves. Agriculture students often rely on wearing the safety gear while harvesting crops in the fall.

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