Fox Valley Technical College

We couldn't agree more!👋

According to a newly released report from U.S. News & World report, eight Wisconsin cities cracked the national top 250 Best Places to Live; of those eight, Appleton was ranked #1!

Factors that contributed to a city's ranking included:
✔️ A good value
✔️ A desirable place to live
✔️ A strong job market
✔️ A high quality of life

https://realestate.usnews.com/places/rankings/best-places-to-live?sort=match&high_to_low=true

If you love working outdoors, solving real-world environmental challenges and building a career that protects our natural world, this episode is for you!

On this episode of Focus on Careers, Nanci Micke sat down with Paul Groell, Department Chair of Natural Resources at FVTC, to talk about the Natural Resources Technician program.

Our Regional Centers in Chilton, Clintonville, Waupaca and Wautoma help create access, build community partnerships and support students where they live and work.

What happens at our centers?
✔️ Adult Education, Quest, and ELL programming
✔️ Community and continuing education classes
✔️ Workforce and employer partnerships
And more!

📍 FVTC Chilton Regional Center
📍 FVTC Clintonville Regional Center
📍 FVTC Waupaca Regional Center
📍 FVTC Wautoma Regional Center

This Pride Month, we celebrate the diversity, strength and contributions of our LGBTQIA+ community members. 💙 We strive to foster a learning environment where everyone belongs and can thrive — this month and every month.

FVTC was proud to celebrate AAPI Heritage Month this May with a parade, talent show and Taste of Asia event. Thank you to all who joined us in celebrating the diversity that makes our community stronger!

Fox Valley Technical College students are making a powerful impact in Guatemala! 💙

There is still space to register for these FVTC summer camps!
🧯Basic Fire Camp | Ages 13-18 | June 22-25
🧯Advanced Fire Camp | Ages 15-18 | July 27-30
🚗Collision Experience Camp | Ages 13-18 | August 3-4
Register today at https://www.fvtc.edu/community/summer-camps

📝 If these camps don't speak to you, you are able to join the Wait List for any of our other camps!

🎓 108 students. One incredible milestone.

The season of celebration continues at Fox Valley Technical College! Recently, 108 adult learners earned their high school diplomas through our Adult Education programs. From balancing families and full-time jobs to overcoming personal challenges, these graduates showed determination every step of the way.

We’re proud that more than 40 graduates are continuing their journey right here at FVTC!

Read more about this milestone: https://bit.ly/4uvuRGK

Travel, purpose and perseverance shaped Emily Landwehr’s journey to finding her calling 💙

After exploring different career paths, Emily found her perfect fit in FVTC’s Occupational Therapy Assistant program — driven by a desire to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives.

Now, her journey is going global 🌍

From providing service in Guatemala to immersing herself in Spanish culture in Spain, Emily is building the skills and empathy needed to help others thrive.

📸 Emily's Guatemala journey began May 23 with fellow FVTC physical and occupational therapy students. Students recently helped unload a truck full of mobility equipment, medical supplies and essential items for various programs. Courtesy of Hearts In Motion | Hearts In Motion Therapy

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🎉 Congratulations to our latest Career EXCELerate Wisconsin graduates! This spring, 37 participants crossed the finish line — earning certificates in Truck Driving, CNA and Welding.

Since the program began in 2022, more than 960 individuals have taken this step toward stable, family-supporting careers. We’re proud to continue this life-changing partnership with Goodwill NCW as we expand access to training across the region.

Help us celebrate these hardworking grads!