Construction

There are more than 141,000 construction-related jobs in Wisconsin, with many of them supporting the residential construction industry.   One could argue that no workers are more prepared to enter the workforce than students who graduate from FVTC’s Residential Building Construction program. Students are working with tools within the first week of class, and they build

Students from three programs help with new home for adults with disabilities In May of 2023, the latest building project for students in the Residential Building Construction program was a dusty plot of land overcome by tall grass. Months later, a one-story, four-bedroom house stands proudly on the property, and in a few months, students will hand

Career Program: Construction Management TechnologyOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2021-Spring 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to study this program because I have always been interested in construction. In my first year at Fox Valley Tech, I completed the Residential Building Construction technical diploma program and used that as a steppingstone to the Construction

Versatile lab allows students to continually build up and tear down building project It is only fitting that shovels of dirt be turned over to officially kick off the construction of a new training center for students in the Construction Management Technology (CMT) program. When completed, the Construction Training Center (CTC) will allow students to

Long-time community partner donates protective gear A generous donation from a local employer and long-standing community partner is a welcome layer of protection for students, faculty and staff at Fox Valley Technical College. As students in agriculture, construction and transportation-related programs return to class this fall, they will benefit from a hefty supply of new

Career Program: Construction Management TechnologyOriginally From: Combined LocksCurrent Residence: MenashaAge: 19Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2021-Spring 2023 Why did you choose to study this field? I chose to attend FVTC for Construction Management because, through high school, I really found a passion for construction. The construction industry is incredibly unique due to the satisfaction and sense of accomplishment you

Career Program: Residential Building ConstructionOriginally From: TanzaniaCurrent Residence: OshkoshAge: 21Years of Attendance at FVTC: 2 Years Why did you choose to study this field? I was interested in construction because I have always enjoyed working with my hands. Someday I would like to help my family and others by fixing things that require the skill of a professional carpenter. Tell

The Wisconsin Chapter of Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC) acknowledged our apprenticeship training by honoring three individuals at its annual graduation banquet in Wisconsin Dells. The ABC award recipients are: Matt Bishop, electrical apprenticeship instructor, Spotlight AwardPaul Schumacher, electrical apprenticeship instructor, Instructor of the Year AwardAndrew Timm, Suburban Electrical Engineers/Contractors, Inc. and completer of FVTC’s Construction Electrician apprenticeship program, Craft Professional

Several high school student groups from throughout the region visited the Appleton campus to gain hands-on knowledge in working in the high-demand construction trades during the first-ever Construction Trades Expo. Nine area employers joined the college’s Apprenticeship training team in offering a variety of activities that demonstrate skills in the building, electrical, and pipe trades. These industries are committed