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Diversity and Inclusion Services
Fox Valley Technical College is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to grow and sus- tain a culture where all people are valued for who they are and who they will become. This includes but is not limited to: gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, disability, age, religion, and socio-economic status. The services are designed to enhance the success and retention rates of traditionally marginal- ized students. Diversity and Inclusion Services is a point of contact for all FVTC students. For further information, please visit: https://www.fvtc.edu/diversity, E120 on the Appleton Campus, room 121 on the Oshkosh Riverside Campus or call, (920) 735-4825.
Educational Support Services
The Educational Support Services staff provides information, assistance, guidance and ongoing support services to individuals who have disabilities, are academically disadvantaged, or have limited English proficiency because it is a second language. Services are available at no cost to the student and are tai- lored to the needs of the individual to promote vocational and academic success. Services include:
• Disability- Related Services: Specialized disability-related advisement, transition assistance, access to facilities, test-taking accommodations, auxiliary aids/services/small equipment loans, Access Technology Center, interpreter services for hearing impaired, and other reasonable disability-related accommodations.
• Adult High School: Students with disabilities who would like to request accommodations for GED/ HSED testing may contact Educational Support Services at 735-2497 on the Appleton campus; or, 920-236-6155 on the Oshkosh campus.
Email
All Fox Valley Technical College students admitted to a program recieve a fvtc.edu domain email address. The FVTC email address is designated as the official communication vehicle to provide infor- mation to students regarding registration for classes, business transactions, advising, campus activities, and other information which is needed to enhance the College experience. For a full list of information regarding student email and policies visit www.fvtc.edu/StudentEmail.
Employment Connections
Employment Connections is the primary employment resource for Fox Valley Technical College’s students and graduates. They offer job search guidance and support through staff, events, and resources. Whether a student is looking for work opportunities while going to school or trying to land a full time job after graduation, Employment Connections is the place go.
Employment Connections offers these services and more:
• Full- and part-time job opportunities using Wisconsin Tech Connect
• Online resume posting
• Resume and cover lettter reviews
• Mock interviews
• On-campus employer recruitment & interviewing
• Job fairs
• Employability seminars
• Networking events
• Employment information and resources
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