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The shelves are stocked, and once again, Fox Valley Technical College is grateful to community partner J.J. Keller & Associates, Inc for a generous donation of SAFEGEAR® personal protection equipment (PPE). This latest contribution builds on an initial gift and includes co-branded jackets, vests and safety glasses – adding about 25% more gear to fill

Fox Valley Technical College is taking hands-on learning to the road. The new Mobile Truck Driving Lab, also known as the Simulator Trailer, is bringing high-quality training directly to communities across our region. “Having the mobile lab helps us with being able to deliver great training experiences all around our region, matching the quality of

Fox Valley Technical College is excited to offer a unique opportunity for prospective truck drivers. Thanks to a $28,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development (DWD), FVTC can now offer financial assistance to 12 participants interested in pursuing Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A training. This grant will slash tuition costs by 50%

Career Program: Automotive TechnologyOriginally From: BrillionCurrent Residence: BrillionYear Started at FVTC: Fall 2023 Why did you choose this career program? I chose to study Automotive Technology because it is an industry with endless opportunities. The skills I learned in automotive repair will always be useful to me. What are you learning about your career field that you find interesting or rewarding? 

Just in time for the holidays, Fox Valley Technical College Automotive students are grateful for the latest vehicle donation to their programs. In partnership with Ford Motor Company and Lincoln, Bergstrom Automotive recently gifted three 2023 Lincoln Aviators to the college. When the vehicles experienced flood damage and were no longer eligible for sale, Ford connected with

Richard Flirt, a retired Navy veteran, has been recognized as one of the top 10 finalists in the 2024 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award. This prestigious award celebrates the significant contributions that veterans are making in the transportation industry, highlighting their dedication, skill and the positive influence they bring to the field.  After serving in

The FVTC Diesel Equipment Technology program recently received a generous donation from Kenworth Trucks of a brand-new PACCAR MX13 engine, along with the necessary tools for working on it.  This donation –valued at nearly $73,000– will greatly enhance the program’s educational resources, offering students invaluable hands-on training that aligns with the latest industry standards.  “Students will have

Long-time community partner donates protective gear A generous donation from a local employer and long-standing community partner is a welcome layer of protection for students, faculty and staff at Fox Valley Technical College. As students in agriculture, construction and transportation-related programs return to class this fall, they will benefit from a hefty supply of new

College is training bus drivers as school year approaches The calendar says summer but all eyes are shifting to the start of the school year. Local school districts are preparing for students’ return and that includes a transportation plan to get students to the classroom. As with other industries, there is a need for licensed