CVTC Cosmetology alumna opens barbershop at age 21
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College As high school graduation neared for Brecken Anderson in 2022, she was laissez-faire about her future. “I didn’t want to choose at 18 what I was going to do for the rest of my life,” Anderson said. While many of her classmates were finalizing college plans, Anderson was unsure whether she wanted to continue school at all. That’s when her mother, who worked in student services at Eau Claire North High School, stepped in. She saw her daughter
CVTC student keeps health care profession in family
By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College Health care isn’t just a career path for Gianna Cork. It’s a family tradition, decades in the making. From physicians and nurses to a pharmacist and paramedic, Cork, 21, grew up surrounded by relatives dedicated to caring for others. But it’s her grandfather’s story of returning to school in his 30s and moving his entire family into student housing to become a general surgeon that stands out. “My grandfather was a physician in New Richmond,
CVTC professional development coordinator leads with learning, lives by music
In the community: CVTC professional development coordinator leads with learning, lives by music By Alyssa Van Duyse Chippewa Valley Technical College By day, Amy Lueck helps colleagues at Chippewa Valley Technical College grow in their careers. By night, and often on weekends, she’s on stage, in rehearsal, or singing alongside others who share her love of music. Lueck, a professional development coordinator at CVTC, jokes that her life sometimes feels like two different worlds. “I kind of feel
CVTC leader helps WI become inaugural member of Respiratory Care Interstate Compact
Wisconsin has become one of the first states in the nation to join the Respiratory Care Interstate Compact, helping expand workforce mobility for respiratory therapists and creating new opportunities for students entering the field. The legislation allows licensed respiratory therapists to practice in multiple participating states without obtaining a separate license in each state. The compact is designed to strengthen the respiratory care workforce, improve access to care, and allow clinicians to
Anonymous donors commit more than $10 million to CVTC
Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) announced today that anonymous longtime supporters have committed a legacy gift expected to exceed $10 million, designating all their belongings to the College through the CVTC Foundation, Inc., upon their passing. The planned gift was first revealed during the CVTC Foundation Gala on Thursday, Feb. 26, and represents one of the most significant legacy commitments in the College’s history. In a video shared at the event, the donors reflected on their
