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52 students celebrate educational milestone The Adult Education department recently hosted a boisterous celebration for 52 students who earned their high school diplomas. The graduates had been working over the past year to secure their high school credentials in one of two ways: some graduates completed the General Education Development credential, which is more commonly known as

A fresh initiative matches high-school credential seekers with rewarding careers at a local manufacturer. The GED-to-Work program gives students who are pursuing their GED an opportunity to work up to 20 hours a week at Pierce Manufacturing while receiving 15 hours of instruction taught by Fox Valley Tech instructors. The college’s Adult Basic Education department provides GED and HSED

The Adult Basic Education department at Fox Valley Technical College is hosting its 30th Annual High School Completion Ceremony on Wednesday, June 14 at 7:00 p.m. in the commons on the Appleton campus. Nearly 180 students have completed the requirements for a General Education Diploma (GED), High School Equivalency Diploma (HSED), or Adult High School credential this year

Life ushers new opportunities for graduate Vicki Mitchell of the Administrative Professional program. The 55-year-old Menasha native learned more than new skills for a career; she also discovered that it’s never too late to start over on something. Mitchell spent several years working for minimum wage while raising a child as a single parent due to an upbringing that

Spring 2009 When Theresa Cross discovered she was about to become a single mom, she knew she needed to find a better job. She never dreamed that a class at FVTC would uncover her aptitude for accounting, and change her life forever. Growing up, Theresa Cross was always on the move, and a little bit