Focus on Faculty: Q&A with Chef Gary

Focus on Faculty: Q&A with Chef Gary

Focus digital-only feature: Chef Gary Lyons is proof that a strategic nudge can be life-changing. Chef Gary says he entered the workforce...
Five FAQs: Meat Processing Specialist

Five FAQs: Meat Processing Specialist

The Meat Processing Specialist certificate is a new offering at Fox Valley Technical College that can be completed in one semester and fully...
Keep Calm and Bake On

Keep Calm and Bake On

When Emily was about to graduate from the FVTC Culinary Arts program and launch her career as an executive chef, she learned about the new Baking...
Gourmet Burger Smashes the Competition

Gourmet Burger Smashes the Competition

With his veal smash burger, FVTC Culinary Arts student Joe Ognenoff took home the top honor in the National Veal Collegiate Competition.

The Heat of Competition

The Heat of Competition

The competition got hot in the kitchen. Or, in this case, it got hot in the Commons.

Five FAQs: Baking and Pastry Management

Five FAQs: Baking and Pastry Management

We’re excited to have launched several new learning opportunities this fall at Fox Valley Technical College. We asked Trent Sorensen,...
Learning to Adapt

Learning to Adapt

The potential shortage of a popular ingredient is yet another example of how restaurant operators and those in the food service industry need to...
Chef Stirs Up His Career with New Venture

Chef Stirs Up His Career with New Venture

Chef Ace Champion, a 2012 graduate of Fox Valley Technical College, reflects on his career in culinary and what his next business venture will be.
The Sweet Life

The Sweet Life

For 2012 grad Laura Lachowecki, the Culinary Arts instructors were what set Fox Valley Tech apart from other culinary schools. FVTC provided the...

Upcoming Events

May
8

Explore Starting a Business - Appleton

This complimentary session provides an inside look at what it takes to launch a small business.

May
9

High School Senior Express Admissions Day - Appleton

Visit us anytime between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. and we’ll help you get started on your path to earning a degree. We’ve got a team ready to assist you through every part of the process. No need to register, just drop in when it’s convenient for you. 

May
16

Work for Yourself at 50 Plus

AARP Foundation’s Work for Yourself @ 50+ initiative will help you gain the knowledge, support, and resources you need to make informed decisions about working for yourself and learn what it takes to launch a successful self-employment venture. The decision to start your own business can be both exciting and daunting.

May
18

End of Spring Semester and Short Term 4

End of Spring Semester and Short Term 4

May
19

Spring Commencement Ceremony

Congratulations, graduates!

May
21

Textbook Rentals Due

Textbook Rentals Due

Student & Alumni Spotlight

Student Spotlight: Sean Hogan

Student Spotlight: Sean Hogan

With his love of figuring out how things work, Sean was able to turn his passion into a career with the Mechanical Design Technology Program at...
Heavy-Duty Operations

Heavy-Duty Operations

The hands-on Diesel Equipment Technology program is exactly what Kyle Kollmann needs to gain the skills to take over the family business. 

Styling a Career

Styling a Career

Cosmetology graduate Lenny Murphy was one of the first students to learn in FVTC's Trilogy Salon & Spa, which opened in 2019. He...
Student Spotlight: Skylyn Jaeger

Student Spotlight: Skylyn Jaeger

Skylyn gained an interest in marketing at an early age from seeing the work her aunt was doing in the field. She is excited for the opportunity to...
Student Spotlight: Maureen Fogarty

Student Spotlight: Maureen Fogarty

Maureen Fogarty wanted a career that would serve others and help them during times of need, so she chose to become a nurse. She’s hoping to...
Student Spotlight: Justin Lietz

Student Spotlight: Justin Lietz

Justin chose Fox Valley Tech because of the straightforward practical courses and opportunities it provided over other colleges he...