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Middle school administrators, teachers and counselors are valued partners of Fox Valley Technical College. Here you'll find access to career exploration resources and partnership opportunities.

Career Exploration for Middle Schools: 

In-person tours and events: Our current event offerings are below. For more information on group tour options for middle schoolers, please contact us by email or call 920-996-2803.

Virtual career exploration events: Virtual career exploration events can be scheduled for larger groups. Virtual events include a look at the future world of work, career cluster overview, a word from one of our graduates, and an interactive snap career demo. An optional interactive panel with Lakeland University can also be included as part of the experience.

Bring FVTC to your school: FVTC comes right to your classroom through career cluster and college readiness presentations, career fairs, and job readiness lessons. We can customize our visit to best meet the needs of your students. 

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Career Discovery Days

 

TechKnowledge Career Discovery Days: 

November 25, 2025 (Appleton Campus), April 29, 2026 (Oshkosh Campuses)
  • For 7th or 8th grade students. This event allows students to engage in hands-on activities and experiences facilitated by FVTC staff and industry professionals, providing students with knowledge of day-to-day activities in real jobs within the 16 career clusters.  
  • The day of the event, students will begin with a greeting from our K12 staff and learn more about FVTC before breaking into small groups to begin their experiences. Students will be rotated to three randomly assigned experience activities in different career areas. Career areas expected to be represented in this event include Marketing, Animal & Agricultural Science, Diesel Equipment Technology, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Professional Communication, Early Childhood Education, Machining, and so much more! 
  • Register Now.

 

Auto Collision Experience sponsored by Bergstrom Automotive: 

  •  The Auto Collision Career Experience is an opportunity for students ages 12-17 interested in autobody repair and refinishing to have a hands-on career exploration experience in auto collision repair using real equipment and vehicles. Taught by FVTC faculty, students will learn what it is like working on the job. Through support from Bergstrom Automotive, there is no cost for students who are selected to attend this experience. 
  • Next session is April 17, 2026. Apply now.


FVTC Stem Possible Fest: 

February 19 & 20, 2026
  • Open to 6th & 7th graders, this event is powered by a partnership with Michigan Tech’s Mind Trekkers program.
  • From being inside a bubble, to skewering a balloon without popping it, to playing a piano made of bananas, students will take in a variety of experiences relating to STEM, as well as view how our programs are using different technology. Learn more about the content of the event here.
  • View event flyer (PDF)


Questions about upcoming Career Discovery opportunities? Email Amanda Martzahl or call 920-996-2803.

  

Summer Camps 2026kids at FVTC summer camps 2022

FVTC Summer Camps offer hands-on learning experiences for Middle School & High School Students. Registration for summer camps will open on March 4, 2026. 


Summer Camps 2025

  

Ways to Visit

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Tour campus buildings, program areas, classrooms, and more with one of our helpful Admissions Specialists.

Ways to Visit

Self-Guided Tour

Come see for yourself. Explore FVTC's main campus on a self-guided walking tour.

Walking Tour Map

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Schedule an individual or family tour of Fox Valley Tech. Email us to get started.

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Collaboration with Junior Achievement

Biztown & Finance Park

middle school students

Elementary school students aren't old enough to drive, work, vote or be the boss. At JA BizTown® they are!

Students operate a bank, restaurant, city hall, newspaper, retail store and 10 other businesses. JA BizTown combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town. Students leave understanding the relationship between what they learn in school and their participation in a local economy.

Teens rarely think about buying health insurance, or evaluating investment choices. At JA Finance Park® they do!

JA Finance Park, combines in-class learning with a day-long visit to a fully interactive, simulated town. Students in grades 8-12 are introduced to personal finance and career exploration. They receive family and income scenarios, then visit businesses to purchase things like insurance, clothing, food, transportation and real estate. They create a budget, allocate expenses and make personal investments. Students are the sole providers for a family and must accommodate the needs of the family without overspending. Educators assist student learning by preparing students before the day and summarizing the experience through post visit activities.

 

JA BizTown & JA Finance Park are correlated to Common Core Standards and Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

JA BizTown& JA Finance Park are proven to advance students' knowledge, skill, attitude, and achievement.

Learn More

Location:
Community First Career Exploration and Financial Literacy Center
11 Tri-Park Way Appleton, WI 54914

Contact: 
Jennifer Van Thiel
Manager of Career Discovery - K-12 Partnerships
920-560-1439
k12partnerships@fvtc.edu

Interested in Volunteering? 
Volunteers are needed to assist students with these programs. Please contact Junior Achievement for more information.

Contact Us

K-12 Partnerships

Dual Credit
Email: DualCredit@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-5640
For Middle School Career Exploration and all other K-12 related questions:
Email: k12partnerships@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-735-5640
Start College Now
Email: StartCollegeNow@fvtc.edu
Phone: 920-225-5900