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A Taste of Catalonia
Culinary Arts students explored Catalonian culinary traditions without leaving campus. Fox Valley Technical College invited Culinary Arts students to experience the rich flavors and traditions of Catalan cuisine through the Taste of Catalonia: Culinary Masterclass partnered with Catalan Food US. Chef Alba Sunyer, who is known for her expertise in Catalan cuisine, guided students through the hands-on
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Open House: Getting Ready for the Biggest Event of the Year
We are just days away from Open House 2024. On October 8, all FVTC locations will be open to the community and future students. From 3-7 p.m., visitors can tour the location of their choice, check out hands-on learning labs where many will have live demos, and meet faculty to learn more about the 200+
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Focus on Careers: Enrollment, New Programs and AI in Education
President Dr. Chris Matheny joins WHBY’s Focus on Careers with Hayley Tenpas to discuss enrollment trends, new programs at the college, what employers seek in graduates and the intriguing question of how the college is adapting to the growing role of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom. Dr. Matheny shares that FVTC is constantly evolving to
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Celebrating our Graduates: Jessica Meier
Career Program: Culinary ArtsOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 40Years of Attendance at FVTC: Fall 2021 – Fall 2023 Jessica Meier will provide the student address at the FVTC Winter 2023 Commencement Ceremony on Friday, December 15. Jessica became intrigued by the FVTC Culinary Arts program as she embarked on a mid-life career shift. In 2020, she held the position of
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Celebrating our Graduates: Michael Vande Voort
Career Program: Culinary and HospitalityOriginally From: Little ChuteCurrent Residence: Kaukauna Age: 65Attended FVTC: 2009-2011 and 2020-2022 Why did you choose to study this field? After leaving my previous job in the Information Technology field at age 63, I wasn’t looking to change careers professionally. Instead, I wanted a degree that would benefit me in day-to-day life. That is why I chose to
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Move Over Top Chef
High school culinary students compete for FVTC scholarships Sixteen high school students representing six area school districts brought their culinary skills to Fox Valley Technical College to compete in a cooking/baking throwdown. Entered in either a burger or cake category, the students worked under deadline to prepare their food in the FVTC kitchen labs and
