Student Spotlight

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

Career Program: Residential Building and ConstructionOriginally From: NeenahCurrent Residence: NeenahYear Started at FVTC: 2025 Why did you choose this career program? I enjoy hands on work and using problem solving skills on a daily basis. Home building has always been something that I found a great amount of interest in whether it would be working for someone else or even building

Career Program: Dental HygienistOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I chose dental hygiene because I have always wanted to work in a dental office. Growing up, I never minded going to the dentist and always thought it would be fun to clean people’s teeth. I have always wanted to work

Career Program: Business Management and MarketingOriginally From: AppletonCurrent Residence: AppletonYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2022 Why did you choose this career program? I’m still young and I’m not sure what I want to do for a career. Marketing and Business Management offer many opportunities for growth and development, so I can find a way to pursue something I’m passionate about,