Professional Communications

Professional Communications student Evan Olson has been selected as Fox Valley Technical College’s 2026 Wisconsin Technical College System Ambassador, an honor that recognizes outstanding students from across the state. In this role, Evan will advocate on behalf of the college about the importance and value of technical education in Wisconsin. When Evan first considered his

Career Program: Professional CommunicationsOriginally From: Ogema, Wi.Current Residence: AppletonAttended FVTC: Fall 2022 – Present Why did you choose this career program? Effective communication is crucial in any field of work, so it is an area of development that will be beneficial regardless of the career path I take in the future. I don’t know where I will choose to go

Option complements many AA programs Employers are asking their marketing and communications professionals to be adept at writing and working with the media. Because of that need, FVTC will add a new certificate in Public Relations to its educational offerings this fall. Sarah Rivet, department chair of Professional Communications, answers five frequently asked questions about

Professional Communications program leads to multiple different careers Employers say the types of communication skills needed in the workplace are evolving. Today, graduates armed with expertise in content writing, social media, video editing and public relations are in high demand in the workforce. As a result, Fox Valley Technical College is refocusing its efforts on what

Communications degree was the key to getting ahead for Denise Heckner Denise Heckner Working full-time and raising two kids, Denise Heckner needed a program that was flexible and would allow a seamless transition to her ultimate goal: a bachelor’s degree.  “I was looking for something cost-effective that would help my career, could be done 100%

Professional Communications grad exemplifies technical education Jessica Thiel (photo by Image Studios) Jessica Thiel, Editor of Insight Publications, has been named the recipient of the Fox Valley Technical College 2022 Outstanding Alumni Award. A 2016 graduate of the Professional Communications program, Jessica earned the award for demonstrating the value of technical education through career advancement, community service,

Professional Communications Career Program: Professional CommunicationsHometown: Minneapolis, MNCurrent Residence: AppletonAge: 32Attended FVTC: Fall 2017 – Spring 2019 Why did you choose the Professional Communications​ program? I chose the Professional Communications program because I felt that it would give me more freedom to choose and decide what career to go into. What are you learning about your career field

The following column, “I went back to school and you can, too,” was published on Monday, November 21, 2016 in the Post-Crescent, by Community Columnist and FVTC Professional Communications student Jessica Thiel: I went back to school and you can, too It was about two years ago that I’d hit a crossroads. I felt stuck, anxious, unhappy. My youngest