Early Childhood Education

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I chose early childhood because I always loved playing teacher with my sister when we were younger. When my sister got older and found a job at a center, it inspired me to want

For Kathy Meetz, teaching future early childhood professionals is more than a career. It’s a chance to build meaningful connections and help students discover their own potential. An alumna of FVTC’s Early Childhood Education program, Kathy has come full circle, returning to the college that helped launch her career to guide students as they take

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I decided to pursue studies in this field because I have always been passionate about working with children. I aim to have a positive influence on children, just as my teachers did when I was growing up. I want to

$30,000 grant will help address teacher shortage Thanks to the generosity of the Basic Needs Giving Partnership, the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Inc. has received a grant worth $30,000 to address the staffing shortage in the childcare industry. The funds will be used for the Early Childhood Educator Apprentice program, which was launched this year in response to the

The support and encouragement 23-year-old Cassie Knauer received during her own education planted the seeds to help her nurture young minds. As Cassie Knauer started out her senior year at Appleton West High School, her dilemma was a familiar one. “I had no clue where I wanted to go for college or if I even

Work in the industry while attending school In response to the growing demand for early childhood educators, FVTC recently launched the Early Childhood Educator apprenticeship program. The apprentice works full time in a childcare environment while being mentored by experienced teachers and includes paid instruction at FVTC. Here are five frequently asked questions about the

Career Program: Early Childhood EducationOriginally From: KaukaunaCurrent Residence: KaukaunaAttended FVTC: Fall 2022-Spring 2024 Why did you choose the Early Childhood Education career program? I chose to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education because I want the opportunity to influence future generations. I strive to be a positive role model and to help and support children in being the best

High school students teach preschoolers while earning college credit Students in two area school districts are learning what it’s like to run a preschool before they ever graduate from high school. Even better than the hands-on training is they are earning college credit while doing it. The Appleton East and Menasha high school students are

WHBY’s Focus on Careers explores the need for childcare professionals Daycare centers are in crisis and the need for skilled workers to teach our preschool population is greater than ever before. Fox Valley Technical College is answering the call by not only offering a wide range of certificate, technical diploma and associate degree options to