FVTC helps this high school senior create a long-term game plan.

Payton Reardon was barely a teenager when he toured Fox Valley Tech’s Public Safety Training Center (PSTC). But that tour would leave him with a lasting impression.

Fast forward several years, the Appleton North High School senior will start FVTC in fall 2021 with a very specific plan in mind.

“I’ll get my associate degree in Fire Protection,” Payton explains. “I’ll work as a firefighter for five years and then finish a bachelor’s degree in Arson Investigation at UW-Oshkosh.” 

Payton credits staff at an FVTC Career Day for helping him create this road map. They explained FVTC’s transfer agreement with UW-Oshkosh. When Payton’s ready he’ll only need two additional years to complete his bachelor’s degree.

For now, Payton’s ready for FVTC.

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"I know the reputation of this program.
When you’re done, there are places waiting to hire you."

Payton Reardon

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