FVTC News

College Closed for Summer Break

6/26/2009

Fox Valley Technical College will be closed for summer break from June 29 through July 5.

The college will reopen at 6:00 a.m. on Monday, July 6.

Welding Students Enhance Park's Identity

6/25/2009

Keating Park in the Town of Neenah received a shiny makeover to its entrance thanks to the talents of students in Fox Valley Technical College’s Welding program in Oshkosh. The students created a swivel-style entrance gate for the park made of stainless steel and aluminum. The project involved the support of several area organizations, including the Neenah Rotary Club, Miller Electric, and Springhetti’s Landscaping and Lawn Care, Inc. The stainless steel and other materials were donated by Lapham-Hickey Steel Corporation in Oshkosh.

On-hand to commemorate the installation of the gate at Keating Park were (below, left to right) Tom Dodd, student; Ryan Gleiss, student; Ryan Butt, student; Evan Schuster, student; Ben Cebery, FVTC Metal Fabrication Welding instructor; Bob Ellenbecker, FVTC Metal Fabrication Welding instructor; Pete Weyenberg, Neenah Rotary Club member; Jim Pawlowski, Town of Neenah Park Board member; and Dave Springhetti, Springhetti’s Landscaping and Lawn Care, Inc.

The New Entrance Gate to Keating Park
in the Town of Neenah

Workshops for Career Changers

6/25/2009

Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) is offering complimentary workshops to amplify meeting the needs of the rising numbers of area dislocated workers. The college will hold the Life Management, Career Development, and Informational sessions at its Grand Chute campus per the following:

The Life Management Series includes five different workshops:

Life Happens: What to do when you are thrown a curve ball - July 6 from 8:30 – 10:25 a.m. or July 21 from 12:00 – 1:55 p.m.

Life Wellness: A look at wellness in various parts of life, including mind, body, relationships, assertiveness, and more - July 6 from 10:30 - 11:25 a.m. or July 21 from 2:00 - 2:55 p.m.

Fun & Games: Become familiar with personal computers in a relaxed environment - July 6 from 11:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m. or July 21 from 3:00 - 3:55 p.m.

How to be a good classroom citizen: Explore listening and communication skills, classroom etiquette, and ethics - July 8 from 12:00 - 1:55 p.m. or July 23 from 8:30 -10:25 a.m.

Academic Toolbox: Learn stress management skills and discover your learning style - July 8 from 2:00 - 3:55 p.m. or July 23 from 10:30 a.m. - 12:25 p.m.

The Career Development Series allows participants to review their skills, interests, and values, while learning how they integrate into new occupational opportunities. In addition, participants will explore occupations/career paths, educational options, and goal setting. Upcoming sessions (participants are encouraged to attend all three dates) are July 8, 15 and 22 from 1:30-4:00 p.m.; July 8, 15, and 22 from 9:00-11:00 a.m.; July 14, 21, and 28 from 9:30-11:30 a.m.; and July 30, August 6, and August 13 from 9:00 - 11:00 a.m.

FVTC Informational Sessions: Learn about FVTC and funding resources for dislocated workers. These sessions are planned for June 25 (1:00 – 2:00 p.m.); July 9 (10:30-11:30 a.m.); July 16 (1:00 - 2:00 p.m.); and July 29 (10:00 – 11:00 a.m.).

Call (920) 735-5696 for room information, more details, or to register.

To learn more about other resources and options as a result of losing a job, visit www.fvtc.edu/lossofemployment .

Welcome Athletes of Badger State Games

6/24/2009

The staff and faculty at Fox Valley Technical College welcome the athletes of the Badger State Games (BSG) to the college’s Grand Chute campus June 26-28. The college is hosting the Athlete’s Village portion of the event, providing a central location for the athletes to congregate between competitions.

The public is invited to learn more about the BSG by visiting an informational booth in the commons at FVTC, on Friday and Saturday between 7:00 – 7:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

For more information on the BSG, visit www.badgerstategames.org .

High-Growth Occupations in Wisconsin

6/23/2009

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development projects the top 10 fastest-growing professions in the state between 2006 and 2016.

Many of these fields require only a two-year degree. Fox Valley Technical College provides training in most of these areas, and many credit transfer options to four-year institutions as well.

To view the top 10 professions as published in the June 21 issue of The Post-Crescent, Click Here.

For more information on career options at FVTC, visit www.fvtc.edu , or call 1-800-735-3882.

Achieving Supply Chain Solutions

6/18/2009

The Supply Chain Solutions team at Fox Valley Technical College is honored to be part of the educational support network for IBM Corporation’s supply chain management needs. IBM was rated the #4 supply chain in the United States in 2008, according to a recent survey by AMR Research. The ratings from this report reflect how corporations effectively manage their own supply chains.

The college provides APICS (The Association for Operations Management) CPIM and CSCP online training for IBM, in addition to several other organizations coast-to-coast, internationally, small and large.

For more information on Supply Chain Solutions through FVTC's Lean Performance Center, visit www.fvtc.edu/sc .