Fox Valley Technical College

Balancing motherhood, work, caregiving responsibilities and college isn't easy. For Athena Scharenbroch, it's all part of building a better future for herself and her two young children.

With support from FVTC's Starting Point program, community partners and scholarships from the Fox Valley Technical College Foundation, Athena found the resources she needed to return to school, thrive in the Medical Assistant program and continue toward her goal of becoming a nurse.

"When I found out I got a scholarship, it was just a really thankful moment for me."

Read Athena's inspiring story and learn how scholarships and support services are helping students succeed; link in comments!

Your vote matters. Make your voice heard!

Whether it’s your first time voting or you’re returning to the polls, make sure you’re informed and ready to cast your ballot today. Find more info at myvote.wi.gov

November is Native American Heritage Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the rich histories, cultures, traditions and ongoing contributions of Native Nations throughout Wisconsin and across the United States.

Here in Northeast Wisconsin, we are privileged to live, work and learn on lands with deep connections to the Menominee, Oneida, Ho-Chunk, Stockbridge-Munsee and Potawatomi Nations. Their histories, knowledge and stewardship continue to shape our communities today.

When longtime EMS instructor Karl Arps suffered a cardiac arrest during an EMT class, five FVTC students and instructor Traci Blondeau immediately stepped into action to help save his life.

To honor their quick thinking, teamwork and training, they will be recognized nationally through the American Ambulance Association's Stars of Life program in Washington, D.C. on Nov. 16.

We're incredibly proud of these future EMS professionals and their commitment to helping others when it matters most! Read more; link in comments!

FVTC Public Safety Training

FVTC EMS Students, Instructor to be Honored Nationally for Saving a Life - FVTC Newsroom What started as a classroom scenario became a real-life emergency, and now the FVTC students and instructor who responded are being recognized on a national

To the Milwaukee Brewers 💙 Let's play some baseball and get some home runs - or another 10 RBI ⚾
- From Fox Valley Technical College

When Matt Bishop (pictured second from the left) headed to the National Training Institute (NTI) this past summer, he expected to spend the week learning from some of the nation's top educators.

Instead, he found himself teaching alongside them.

After serving as a visiting scholar and leading courses for electrical industry educators from across the country, Matt was invited to join NTI's Professional Education faculty, a national honor that reflects both his expertise and the quality of instruction happening at FVTC every day.

Congratulations, Matt, on representing FVTC on a national stage! ⚡👏 Read more via the link in comments.

💗 Community Friday Favorites 💗 They're in the home stretch of the T-Mobile Friday Night 5G Lights Contest, and Menasha High School is still in the lead! The $1 million prize from this contest will be used to help rebuild Calder Stadium, which was significantly damaged in the July 27 tornado.

Vote once a day, every day, now through Oct. 25! >> https://fn5gl.t-mobile.com/vote/menasha-high-school

WOW!! But... we're not done!! Menasha High School is in FIRST for now for the contest! Voting continues every day until SUNDAY. If you haven't voted today, text MENASHA to 31011 and follow the instructions to cast another vote. Share it around!! Let's join together to get Menasha this $1 million home field upgrade from T-Mobile!

AND... as promised: I'm FULL magenta today. WAY overshot 160,000 votes. Had to take a stop by Calder Stadium this morning. - Andrew Haze

Be kind to other schools in the contest. Show 'em Wisconsin-nice.

What will it take to keep pace with Wisconsin’s changing workforce needs?

That’s at the heart of a conversation NWTC President Dr. Kristen Raney and FVTC President Dr. Chris Matheny had with Action 2 News about the Wisconsin's Technical Colleges System’s 2027–29 budget request.

For technical colleges, one of the biggest challenges is capacity — having the faculty, equipment, technology and space to prepare enough students for the careers Wisconsin needs most.

As Wisconsin looks ahead to its next state budget, Raney and Matheny share why continued investment in technical colleges matters — for students, employers and Wisconsin’s workforce.

Watch the conversation with WBAY TV-2: https://bit.ly/3VOttCR