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Wednesday | September 25, 2024

Faculty Spotlight: Q&A with Jay Duca

Diesel instructor combines expertise and innovation to engage students Jay Duca loves his job teaching others the ins and outs of diesel technology. He’s been an instructor in the Diesel Equipment Technology program at Fox Valley Technical College since 2010, when after a 20-year career as a diesel mechanic, a friend urged him to apply for the

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Tuesday | July 25, 2023

Five FAQs: Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL

Nationally, demand for diesel technicians in the workforce will continue to grow over the next few years. Locally, Fox Valley Technical College is responding to the workforce gap by adding a new Diesel Equipment Technician with CDL. Here are five frequently asked questions about the technical diploma program. Joe Berhausen, department chair of Diesel Technology

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Tuesday | July 27, 2021

Five FAQs: New Diesel Technology Assistant Option

Certificate being offered starting this fall Fox Valley Technical College will start the fall semester by offering several new learning opportunities at the college. We’re highlighting the new way students can earn a certificate in Diesel Technology by answering five frequently asked questions about this option. Jay Duca, diesel technology instructor, provides the answers. What

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Wednesday | November 1, 2017

Diesel Tech Programs Add Virtual Engine

Members of our Learning Innovations team join instructors in testing a new virtual reality diesel engine. Students in our Diesel Technology programs can now troubleshoot an engine anywhere from any angle while getting a closer look at its inner workings like never before. Thanks to the innovative design work of Tou Xiong and Josh Janikowski of Fox

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Wednesday | February 10, 2016

Taking Diesel Technology on the Road

The Fox Valley Technical College Mobile Transportation Laboratory is bringing learning directly to area high schools. In this recent article from the Green Bay Press-Gazette, FVTC Diesel Technology instructor Mike Farrell talks about the ‘cool factor’ of mobile, hands-on learning. Farrell recently spoke to students at Kaukauna High School planning on attending Fox Valley Technical College. A collection