The Business of Worms

The Business of Worms

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Fox Trap Pitch Contest Nabs Winners

Fox Trap Pitch Contest Nabs Winners

Entrepreneurship and big ideas were celebrated at the 6th annual Fox Trap Pitch Event recently held at Fox Valley Technical College.

A Green Thumb for Business

A Green Thumb for Business

Wei Phoebe credits the beauty of succulent plants for helping her through an emotionally challenging time during the pandemic. She also...
Carving Out a New Career

Carving Out a New Career

Steve Kettenhoven’s passion for woodworking began 30-plus years ago. Today, he is making a living off of woodworking and the FVTC Venture...
Pitching a Fresh Idea

Pitching a Fresh Idea

Three winners, and three fantastic entrepreneurial ideas, emerged from the 5th annual Fox Trap Pitch Event recently held at Fox Valley Technical...
Open for Business: Fire Starter

Open for Business: Fire Starter

In the final project for the Business Start-up & Launch Experience class, students are required to come up with a comprehensive business plan....
Entrepreneur Winners Announced

Entrepreneur Winners Announced

As part of Startup Wisconsin Week, the Fox Valley Technical College Venture Center hosted Fast Pitch, an event where aspiring entrepreneurs...
Students Pitch Business Ideas

Students Pitch Business Ideas

Seven business students vied for small business supremacy during the annual Fox Trap Pitch event.

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...