Fox Valley Technical College | Focus Magazine | Spring 2016

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volume 9, issue 1 • spring 2016

Fox Valley Technical College

your future

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Inside: Virtual hospital provides ER staff with high-tech simulation training. Page 4

FOR TODAY

Grads oversee special events for a leading botanical garden. Page 14 Student housing on the way. Page 16

New programs meet the growing needs of area employers. Pages 8-9

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I chose Fox Valley Technical College because I wanted to study Culinary Arts with outstanding chefs who are leaders in the industry, yet at a reasonable cost. I gained all of that, plus much more and graduated with no student loan debt.

Today, I’m fulfilling my dream of being a pastry chef while pursuing a bachelor’s degree in management. I interned at the University of Notre Dame and worked my way up to become pastry chef. While there, I competed in pastry competitions and went on to win the National American Culinary Federation Pastry Chef of the Year Award.

Welcome to a world-class college!

Laura Johnson-Lachowecki, 2015 American Culinary Federation National Pastry Chef of the Year 2012 Alumna, Culinary Arts and Hotel & Restaurant Management

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Engineered For Today New engineering technology programs meet the growing needs of area employers.

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Around FVTC A snapshot at what’s making news.

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Focus on Workplace Training Virtual hospital provides ER staff with state-of-the-art simulation training.

Skills Go Global Two plumbing apprentices change lives in India while serving as part of Team USA.

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Dollars & Sense A career is about more than a paycheck.

It’s also about providing for your family and living your life.

Focus on the Entrepreneur With the help of the FVTC Venture Center, a wide range of services are under one roof in Wisconsin’s first manufacturing mall.

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Focus on High-Demand Careers U.S. Air Force veteran Kim Warriner is enjoying a new career in supply chain management.

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the Economy 6 Delivering Roehl Transport relies on FVTC to train

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Focus on Alumni Two Meeting & Event Management graduates are in charge of special events for one of the Midwest’s largest botanical gardens.

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Focus on the Foundation FVTC matches immigrant students with regional employers that need certified nursing assistants.

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Focus on the Student Experience On-campus student housing comes to FVTC in August.

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Director of College Marketing Barb Dreger Executive Editor/Manager of Media Relations Chris Jossart Art Director Cara Jakubiec Contributing Editors Casey Britten, Susan Lucius Contributing Writers Joan Neumahr, Amy Vander Stoep Photographers Gary Gawinski, Adam Shea President Dr. Susan A. May Fox Valley Technical College

1825 N. Bluemound Dr. P.O. Box 2277 Appleton, WI 54912-2277 1-800-735-3882 TTY (hearing impaired) 920-735-2569 www.fvtc.edu jossart@fvtc.edu (email inquiries) Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission since 1974.

FVTC offers more than 200 associate degree, technical diploma and certificate programs, and instruction related to 15 apprenticeship trades, in addition to providing services to business and industry. The college serves about 45,000 people annually, more than any other technical college in Wisconsin.

© 2016 Fox Valley Technical College.

All rights reserved. Equal Opportunity Employer/ Educator.

around FVTC Technology at Every Turn Technology Day is an insider’s view of innovation.

Simulators, touch-free computer interactions, robotics and more generated hands-on amazement for hundreds of students and visitors during Fox Valley Technical College’s Technology Day on January 27. The second annual event again reaffirmed the strong connection between high-tech learning and FVTC. Fueled by a broad range of industry partnerships, FVTC is a leader in providing the latest technology to prepare its students for careers reliant on advanced skills. Technology Day featured more than 20 exhibits where visitors gained a glimpse of what today’s employers require when it comes to innovation.

The latest technologies on display at the event included a virtual human dissection table, a crime scene analyzer, 3D printing and prototyping, a human computer brain interface, flight simulation and much more.

• • • Learn more: fvtc.edu/Technology The second annual Technology Day at FVTC.

Camp Tech!

This summer, FVTC is offering more camps than ever before to kids in grades 6-12. Our weeklong camps are hands-on, engaging and inexpensive.

2016 Summer Camps

For camp descriptions, dates, costs and registration information, visit fvtc.edu/SummerCamps

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• Beginning French Through Song & Games • Bot Camp • Construction Skills • Electric Guitar Building • EXPLORE! Career Exploration for Students with Learning Disabilities • Exploring Transportation Careers

• GirlTech • Girls in the Shop • Japanese Language & Culture • Jewelry Design & Fabrication • Metal Form & Fusion • Power of Manufacturing • Professional Baking • Professional Cooking • Public Safety Camps

News Briefs • Julie Maurina-Brunker, lab science instructor, was named 2015 Laboratorian of the Year from the Wisconsin Lab Association.

The award recognizes MaurinaBrunker for her contributions to the Julie laboratory profession, in addition to Maurina-Brunker helping establish FVTC’s Laboratory Science Technician program. The program has experienced 100% graduate employment during each of the last two years.

• The Global Education & Services department received one of five new study abroad grants nationwide from the 100,000 Strong in the Americas Innovation Fund on behalf of the White House, U.S. Department of State, Partners of the Americas and the Association of International Educators.

Dishing Out Demos Culinary demonstrations for the community There’s not a bad seat in the house known as the Jones Dairy Farm Culinary Theatre at Fox Valley Technical College. The state-of-the-art facility is home to exemplary training for the college’s American Culinary Federation accredited Culinary Arts program, and it’s the place-to-be to learn how to prepare healthier dishes at home.

Supported by a partnership with WFRV’s Local 5 Live, community cooking demonstrations are held monthly from October through May and provide guests with the ultimate culinary experience. The theatre is full of great vantage points of the college’s chefs while they prepare dishes in a multimedia setting with tier-style seating.

The demos are held from 10 a.m.-noon on either the second or third Saturday each month.

The project, Entrepreneurial Thinking for Employability, includes students from both FVTC and the nation of Colombia in developing a plan to support a grocery operation in the South American country. The training format is modeled after the college’s successful E-seed TM program through the Venture Center.

• The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) program was

highlighted by Governor Scott Walker during his 2016 State of the State address for the college’s exemplary efforts in tackling the regional skills shortage. The Governor also announced the names of FVTC students and staff members who were in attendance during his speech.

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News & Events For the latest FVTC news, visit our NewsCenter at

CNA students, faculty and staff with Governor Scott Walker

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ThedaCare training at the FVTC Health Simulation & Technology Center

Virtually the Best Virtual hospital provides ER staff with state-of-the-art simulation training.

ThedaCare, Wisconsin’s third-largest health care employer, looked to Fox Valley Technical College’s Health Simulation & Technology Center (HSTC) for the best in Emergency Room (ER) training. “We brought 240 ER staff members from all seven hospitals to Fox Valley Tech,” says Ann Taake, ER staff development educator at ThedaCare. “We trained everyone in four days, and our employees told us it was the best training they’ve ever had.”

At the HSTC, technology is everywhere in a virtual We trained everyone hospital setting so students in four days, and our and health care professionals employees told us it can learn by doing. “The was the best training simulators completely imitate the human body,” says Bob they’ve ever had.

Sternhagen, simulation instructor. “When learners see Ann Taake how these simulators breathe, ThedaCare bleed, have a heartbeat and react the same way as humans, they immediately increase their focus on learning. The best part, however, is that with a simulator you can always do a procedure over again.”

The facility’s 14 human patient simulators are housed in fullyequipped hospital rooms and can provide in-depth training for virtually any scenario. “We worked closely with Fox Valley

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Technical College to set up two different ER simulations,” says Taake. “In the first, students cared for a trauma patient who was suffering from severe burns, extremity amputation, a collapsed lung and inhalation injuries. The second simulation was a septic patient, and our trainees had to diagnose the problem and administer treatment.”

The ThedaCare training was so unique that it was highlighted by news media. “It’s great that people could see how hard we work to ensure the best in patient care,” adds Taake. “Fox Valley Tech provides us with outstanding continuing education while staying on budget.”

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THE HEALTH SIMULATION & TECHNOLOGY CENTER Delivers best practice training in a virtual hospital setting:

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hospital beds and observation/control rooms to monitor care and clinical settings that serve as fully-functional patient rooms ambulance simulator, virtual human dissection table, high-tech phlebotomy lab and mock apartment to simulate common physical activities—— all housed in a 3- story facility

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A New Kind of Mall With the help of the FVTC Venture Center, a wide range of services are under one roof in Wisconsin’s first manufacturing mall.

Chuck Duginski (left) & Nick VanderHeyden Longtime business associates Chuck Duginski, owner of Grassroots Machining, and Nick VanderHeyden, owner of Industrial Machine Services and apprenticeship completer of Fox Valley Technical College, both needed to expand their businesses. “We knew that if we housed our services together, we could buy the right facility,” Duginski states. “With this big space we invited others, including Jason Harold of J.W. Welding.”

Today, 1351 Kimberly Drive in Neenah is home to a variety of manufacturing services, including welding, machining, industrial maintenance, engineering and more. Duginski and Harold, both E-seedTM training completers through the FVTC Venture Center, give credit to the program for their success and for a cooperative endeavor known as the Manufacturing Mall.

Duginski had been a successful machinist for 30 years before going on his own. “I was working nights and weekends in my garage making custom parts, and starting my own business seemed like a logical next step,” says the 54-year-old Menasha native.

First, Duginski’s wife, Mary Beth, insisted that he enroll in the Venture Center’s E-seed program. “E-seed really got me started in the right direction,” he says. “I learned what to expect as a business owner, the regulations involved and all the financial aspects.”

The Manufacturing Mall has received significant news coverage based on its pioneering concept of serving the customized needs of area and even global manufacturers under one roof.

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CAFFEINATE YOUR ENTREPRENEURIAL SPIRIT Last October, the FVTC Venture Center led the designation of Appleton, Wisconsin as a 1 Million Cups entrepreneur site. The 1 Million Cups initiative is sponsored nationally by the Kauffman Foundation. It’s a free, weekly program designed to educate and connect entrepreneurs over a million cups of coffee nationwide.

1 Million Cups Free Networking Sessions Each Wednesday, 9-10 a.m.

FVTC’s Venture Center 5 Systems Drive, Appleton Open to the public No registration required

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Delivering the Economy Roehl Transport relies on FVTC to train all of its drivers.

Headquartered in Marshfield, Wisconsin, Roehl Transport is one of the nation’s largest The American Trucking Association trucking companies with over 2,000 tractors and 5,200 trailers. When company officials in 2015 predicted a shortage of began facing the nationwide shortage of qualified drivers, they looked to Fox Valley Technical College for help.

“We have been working with Fox Valley Tech for years, using the college to supplement our training needs as well as hiring its graduates,” says Greg Koepel, Roehl vice drivers nationwide. president of workforce development and administration. “So, it was a natural fit to continue working with the college to create a program that’s exclusive to our company for training new truck drivers.”

Roehl appreciates FVTC’s desire to come up with innovative solutions. “Fox Valley Tech’s instructors come to us with an open mind and a blank piece of paper,” says Koepel. “We tell them what we need and they build a solution.”

An accelerated, four-week Commercial Driver License (CDL) program was created for Roehl. It gives inexperienced hires both the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to test for a commercial Class A heavy-duty license. “Heavy-duty truck driving is a great profession with a terrific wage,” Koepel states. “We provide a pathway for people to succeed. After about nine months of working for us, our new drivers are on pace to make an annual wage of $50,000.”

Koepel reiterates how important trucks are to our nation. “Everything we have and use throughout our daily life comes to us on trucks,” he says. “Trucks deliver the American economy.”

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Supply & Demand U.S. Air Force veteran Kim Warriner is enjoying a new career in supply chain management.

When Kim Warriner was displaced from her job at a paper converting company, she decided to use that experience to build on a personal interest in supply chain management.

“I knew it was a growing and high-demand career field,” she recalls. “And even more importantly, it’s a hard job to outsource.”

At the age of 53, the Little Chute resident and 15-year veteran of the United States Air Force returned to school.

“I chose Fox Valley Tech because of its outstanding Veteran Services department and the ability to take classes online,” Warriner says. “I was scared, but it turned out to be a very positive experience.”

After her first semester, Warriner applied for a job at Bemis Company, a custom packaging manufacturer with 59 facilities in 11 countries worldwide. “I was studying exactly what the company needed and was hired before I graduated,” she says.

Today, three years after graduating from Fox Valley Technical College’s Supply Chain Management program, she is a materials planner and narrow web press scheduler for Bemis. “I apply what I learned at Fox Valley Tech to my job every day,” she says. “I’m responsible for planning orders, working with vendors, allocating materials for production and making decisions on aged inventory.”

Warriner feels that supply chain management was a great career choice for her and that others should consider the field as well because of industry demands. “Every company has supply chain needs, whether it’s ordering and storing raw materials or transporting finished goods,” she says.

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Engineered for Today FVTC’s new engineering technology programs meet the growing needs of area employers.

Today’s manufacturers are turning to advanced technology more than ever to enhance their operations. Such an approach requires new skills and a different attitude. Enter Fox Valley Technical College.

“The ability to use the latest software and technology is no longer just important in manufacturing; it’s critical to stay competitive,” says Janet Braun, a department chair in the Manufacturing Technologies division at FVTC. “Manufacturers need people who can search for root causes and actually

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solve problems rather than applying a patchwork-style approach to keep something running.”

Braun and others from the college recently met with 15 area manufacturers to create new associate degree programs to fit their needs. “Some programs provide a broad skill base in processes, automation and mechanical design,” says Braun.

“Others are more specific with training in actual work tasks and responsibilities.”

A.J. Griesbach is a senior operator at Walker Forge, a leader in providing manufactured goods for primarily the automotive, heavy truck, construction, agriculture and energy industries. The 29-year-old Seymour native is nearly finished with his associate degree in Quality Engineering Technology. “If you want to move up in the manufacturing world, Fox Valley Tech is the place to go,” says Griesbach.

Many students in engineering classes are workers gaining new knowledge to update or expand their skills.

“It’s important to keep on learning,” states Griesbach. “My company helps its employees, and the college makes it possible for students to study while working full-time.”

A two-year degree is also now considered an excellent first step toward further education. “You spend far less on tuition,” says Braun. “We also have strong credittransfer agreements with four-year schools. Plus, your two-year credentials allow you to earn a great salary while completing a bachelor’s degree.”

• • • Learn more: fvtc.edu/EngineeringTechnologies

THREE DEGREES OF SUCCESS There is high demand from regional employers for engineering technology skills. Fox Valley Technical College and other public college partners in the Northeast Wisconsin Educational Resource Alliance (NEW ERA) have developed new pathways toward earning bachelor of science degrees in electrical engineering technology, environmental engineering technology and mechanical engineering technology from UW-Green Bay or UW-Oshkosh.

Explore your engineering pathway: fvtc.edu/EngineeringTechnology Learn more: neweraonline.org

NEW AT FVTC! Manufacturing Engineering Technology Average starting hourly salary of more than

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Quality Engineering Technology Average starting hourly salary of more than

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Salary data based on regional employer focus group input

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Skills Go Global

Two plumbing apprentices change lives in India while serving as part of Team USA.

In Fall 2015, Pete Hollmaier and Adam Koenigs took their apprenticeship skills overseas to improve the plumbing at a large elementary school in Nashik, India. The 28-yearold apprentices made up all of Team USA with two students from the Milwaukee School of Engineering, a global competition designed to showcase the talents of young professionals while they create solutions to faulty or outdated sanitation systems in developing countries.

Hollmaier, an Oshkosh native who currently works for SBS Plumbing, became a plumber after earning a bachelor’s degree in business. “If I could go back in time, I wouldn’t have pursued a bachelor’s degree first,” he states. “I enjoy working with my hands, and in the plumbing field you have to know how to do something as well as what to do.”

Koenigs grew up in a plumbing family in Malone, Wisconsin. “My father was a plumber,” he says. “I first studied mechanical design but realized it wasn’t for me. I then pursued plumbing because it has such a direct impact on one’s health. My classes today immediately allow me to apply what I’m learning for JF Ahern Company.”

Both Hollmaier and Koenigs are proud of the work they did in India. The school now has a large handwashing facility with 27 faucets and water tanks to accommodate nearly 500 students. “What’s really cool is that the runoff water washes through the urinals to keep them clean as well,” says Hollmaier. “We also did several teaching presentations— one for younger students on how to correctly wash their hands and another for older students on how to thread galvanized pipe.”

In just three days, a multi-national team of plumbers made a real difference in the daily lives of school children in India. “What I liked the most was working with people from other countries,” says Koenigs. “We all came together to make it happen.”

The other participating nations included Team Basque Country (Spain), India and Australia. Team USA’s design and overall plan were good enough to win the competition, but as Koenigs, Hollmaier and their instructor, Randy Lorge reaffirm, the experience of all the teams working together to better humanity was life changing.

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Accounting for a Better Life

Alexis Hill came to FVTC to build a better life for herself and for her family.

Tired of low-paying jobs, Alexis Hill looked to Fox Valley Technical College to make a change in her life. Through hard work and juggling family commitments with school, Hill plans to graduate this May with a double major in Accounting and Business Management.

Today, she works as an accounting assistant for Michels Corporation, an international utility, engineering and construction contractor. “I started there as an intern and was hired full time before graduation,” she states. “I’m responsible for writing reports on equipment and materials, doing payroll and reconciling our credit card statements.”

Hill credits FVTC for her success. “The classes are very hands-on and focus on giving you real skills,” she says. “The college’s resources are phenomenal, too. Faculty and staff helped me through hard times, provided me with a tutor when I struggled, and most importantly, made sure I wasn’t alone on my journey.”

A firm believer of continuing education, Hill encouraged her husband, Lamond, to enroll at FVTC. He is now in the Business Management program and playing basketball for the FVTC graduate employment for Foxes. Alexis also plans to continue her FVTC’s Accounting program, and education in finance at a four-year institution.

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On the Money

Two Banking and Finance friends land great careers at a major credit union.

While Appleton natives Aaron Nass and Adam Havel have two different careers, the Fox Valley Technical College graduates both did their internships at the same credit union and were hired full time after graduation.

Nass is responsible for opening new accounts, setting up trusts, and providing consumer loans as a member services representative for Capital Credit Union (CCU), a regional financial institution with more than 90,000 members and 23 branch locations. “I enjoy helping people organize their finances,” says the 30-year-old single father. “Fox Valley Tech taught me how to assess financial records and determine solutions for consumers.”

Adam Havel has dual degrees from FVTC in Business Management and Banking & Financial Services. As lead teller for CCU, this 23-year-old is secondin-command at his branch. “I’m the go-to person for things like daily account balancing, interviewing and training new tellers,” he says. “At Fox Valley Tech, I learned about all types of financial products and procedures as well as how the Federal Reserve works.”

Havel and Nass credit FVTC with helping them establish successful careers that they both enjoy while working together at the same branch location.

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Q&A : Haley Ademino and Amber Crisp Two Meeting & Event Management graduates are in charge of special events for one of the Midwest’s largest botanical gardens.

Haley Ademino (left) and Amber Crisp

What did you enjoy most about attending FVTC? Haley: I appreciated the real-world experience from knowledgeable instructors. Many of them work in my industry, so they shared real-life scenarios. I also enjoyed the handson projects that gave me experience to apply as a sales assistant and event host for the Green Bay Botanical Garden.

Why are your skills so valued in the workplace today?

Haley: Fox Valley Tech prepared me for the diverse roles event managers play and helped me build problemsolving skills. The ability to think critically is needed for the unexpected situations event managers face and is a valued skill as the workforce continues to evolve.

How did your education at FVTC prepare you as a leader?

Amber: I gained confidence to lead others as a sales and rental coordinator at the Green Bay Botanical Garden thanks to Fox Valley Tech. The instructors hold positions within the industry, and they have insight on what to expect.

I am a stronger person with knowledge to grow personally and professionally because of Fox Valley Tech.

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What advice can you give others about selecting a college today?

Amber: Be open minded about your educational path. It may change when you least expect it, and that is okay.

Select a college that offers a program that truly interests you. Fox Valley Tech invests in you and your life goals with a variety of class formats and programs regardless of where you are in life.

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WHAT A CAREER FVTC Meeting & Event Management graduates are earning great careers as Event Managers, Events & Education Directors, Banquet Supervisors and Project Coordinators, to name a few.

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All Corners of the World FVTC matches immigrant students with regional employers that need certified nursing assistants.

Whenever a large community initiative goes into full gear, Fox Valley Technical College is often involved in some capacity. The FVTC Foundation, the college’s Global Education & Services department and Health division represent the latest project—one of global proportions.

Working with area health FVTC students prepare to help fill a shortage for nursing assistants. care providers and English Language Learning students at FVTC, the college developed the New Americans initiative to fill growing demands for qualified nursing The diversity will be great assistants. “We knew of students, domestic and international, who wanted to enter the health care field and were already studying English at Fox Valley for our employees and our Tech,” states Barb Tuchscherer, department chair of FVTC’s Certified Nursing residents.

Assistant (CNA) program. “Several have had health care or other professional

Erin Sanders experience in their home country but could not afford the tuition to enroll in our Evergreen Retirement Community CNA program.”

Tuchscherer credits the synergy between the FVTC Foundation and Global Education & Services for the success of the project. “Together they made it possible for us to locate sponsors to pay for tuition as well as find and enroll deserving applicants,” adds Tuchscherer.

“Sponsors currently include St. Paul Elder Services, Lutheran Homes of Oshkosh, Evergreen Retirement Community and Valley VNA Senior Services.”

The 15-week program started during the spring 2016 semester at both This initiative is a win-win for FVTC’s Appleton and Oshkosh campuses. Classes cover theory, lab and clinical experience. Tuition, books and other expenses are paid for qualified everyone because it involves students by the sponsoring employers. participation from industry, “This initiative is a win-win for everyone because it involves participation from education, and all corners of industry, education, and all corners of the world,” says Tuchscherer.

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Student housing comes to FVTC in August.

Each year, more than 200 international students from over 42 countries study at Fox Valley Technical College. “These students need a safe living environment to complement their studies,” says Dr. Patti Jorgensen, vice president of student and community development. “In addition, domestic students want the traditional college experience of a residence-type hall.”

To meet these needs, Tech Village will open this fall adjacent to FVTC’s Appleton campus providing housing for up to 270 students. The complex will feature 54 suite-style apartments containing three single bedrooms, one double bedroom, two full bathrooms and a common living and kitchen space. Each floor will have laundry facilities and a study or gathering area.

Tech Village will be privately owned and managed, although some aspects will be closely coordinated with FVTC. This type of housing arrangement has become a common and practical approach for many schools across the country, bringing

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together what property management companies and colleges do best. “Our staff will provide learning activities such as tutoring and group studies as well as fun, community-building events,” Jorgensen states. “Our security team will also work closely with the facility managers to maintain a safe and secure environment.”

Student housing has been a goal at FVTC for many years.

“It became a reality when we started working two years ago with General Capital Group and DeLeers Construction,” says Jorgensen. “The new facility is located across the street from the main campus building and will open this August.”

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Small Cost • Big Career $34,000/year

TUITION

Compare Fox Valley Technical College tuition with four-year public or private colleges and universities.*

$8,150/year $3,500/year

Private college or university

WHY FVTC?

If you’re looking for an affordable education with high graduate employment rates, Fox Valley Tech is a great choice.

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• Financial Aid Applications • Work-Study Jobs & Internships • Veteran Education Benefits

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• FVTC Foundation Scholarships (Over 1,000 scholarships each year with a total value of $725,000)

AVERAGE SALARY After 5 Years

*Annual tuition is based on averages of 2 semesters with 12 credits each.

This is tuition only – books, supplies, etc. are extra.

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