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Whatever your Focus is published bi-annually for the communities of Fox Valley Technical College. Director of College Marketing Barb Dreger Executive Editor Carmelyn Daley-Hinkens
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Whether you’re starting down a new path, chasing
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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.
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OUR MISSION IS TO: Provide relevant technical education and training to support student goals, a skilled workforce, and the economic vitality of our communities. OUR VISION IS TO BE: A catalyst in engaging partners to bring innovative educational solutions to individuals, employers, and communities – transforming challenges into opportunities.
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Open for Business
Class project leads to business startup for Business Management grad.
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Scholarship helps Stacy Morton pursue goal of being a sheriff’s deputy.
Two FVTC Culinary Arts graduates are corporate chefs at Jones Dairy Farm.
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