Student Spotlight

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

Career Program: AccountingOriginally From: Omro, WICurrent Residence: Omro, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I choose the accounting field because I have always been someone who looks at things analytically. When I had my Intro to Business class in high school and we started the accounting unit, I found that

Career Program: Network SpecialistOriginally From: Appleton, WICurrent Residence: Appleton, WIYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? Ever since I was young, I had an interest in understanding how things connect and function at deeper levels. This was why I got my undergrad in biology. When it comes to IT, I chose

Career Program: Cybersecurity SpecialistOriginally From: Lagos, NigeriaCurrent Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I have always been fascinated by the idea of computers and technology: how they work and what makes them function the way they do. Before I moved to the States, I was enrolled in

Career Program: Business ManagementOriginally From: Natal, Brazil Current Residence: Appleton, WI Year Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I have a background in International Affairs and experience working with marketing, and I wanted to expand my knowledge of how businesses operate. Studying Business Management allows me to connect my previous experience

Career Program: Criminal JusticeOriginally From: North Fond du LacCurrent Residence: North Fond du LacYear Started at FVTC: Spring 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I was unhappy in my previous career and decided to make a change. Coming from a family of public servants, mostly firefighters, I felt the need to serve and after discussions with my family policing

Career Program: Greenhouse Operations and Landscape HorticultureOriginally From: GreenwoodCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I love working outside in nature and understanding how plants grow what they need to live. I find it rewarding to get a harvest from a plant to make some awesome dishes. I love getting my hand dirty and

Career Program: Baking and Pastry ManagementOriginally From: Highland ParkCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2024 Why did you choose this career program? I love how food brings people together and how you can show love to people around you by sharing baked goods. I want my career to feel like I’m hosting dinner parties all the time, and that’s what a

Career Program: Therapeutic MassageOriginally From: New LondonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? The job I have now is not a career, and of course, I had my mom and other people I look up to telling me I can’t do this forever. I thought the same thing but didn’t know what else I