Wisconsin’s Fox Cities region is the perfect place to start a career.
Along the Fox River in northeastern Wisconsin are the communities that make up the Fox Cities, a region with natural beauty and a strong economy. Here are some reasons why the Fox Cities is ideal for anyone wanting to establish their career here.
1. Picturesque Lifestyle
Companies want their employees to enjoy a strong quality of life, and that’s what the Fox Cities offer. The economy is diverse, schools are highly rated, travel is easy, health care is abundant and entertainment options are plentiful. The housing market is also affordable, with beautiful scenery in every direction. Popular outdoor destinations include Lake Winnebago and High Cliff State Park.
2. Touch of Class
Fox Cities has a 90% high school graduation rate, and area students have a number of higher education options. Postsecondary schools in the region include Fox Valley Technical College, which also has the Chilton Regional Center in Calumet County; Lawrence University; and the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Fox Cities Campus. All three institutions prepare students for the top regional careers of today and tomorrow. They also provide courses to assist entrepreneurs. Fox Valley Technical offers a small business entrepreneurship degree, Lawrence University has an Innovation & Entrepreneurship program and UW-Oshkosh, Fox Cities has a Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation.
3. Tuition Assistance
An attractive part of living in the Fox Cities region is that several area companies offer tuition reimbursement so that workers can bolster their education. For example, Kimberly-Clark Corp. offers up to $5,250 per year for employees to enhance skills in their current job, while Appvion Operations provides up to 100% tuition reimbursement for continuing education. Employees at Pierce Manufacturing can receive up to $10,000 per year in educational assistance for completing courses toward an associate, bachelor’s or master’s degree.
4) Employee-Friendly Workplaces
Top economic sectors in the region include education, insurance, finance, food and beverage, health care, and technology. Plus, more than 20% of the employment base works in the advanced manufacturing industry. Several companies have earned designation as an Employee Friendly Workplace, meaning they have completed a certification process that proves they have a positive employer/employee relationship. The certification is administered by the Fox Cities Chamber through employee surveys, asking about their paid leaves, flexible work schedules, health and wellness support, financial support and other employee benefits.
5. Heartfelt Care
A high level of care is provided throughout the region by health systems like Ascension, ThedaCare, Prevea and Children’s Wisconsin-Fox Valley Hospital. Ascension NE Wisconsin – St. Elizabeth Campus in Appleton has a Level III trauma center and earned an “A” in 2023 for hospital safety excellence in patient care from Leapfrog Group. ThedaCare Regional Medical Center-Appleton has more than 20 doctors on staff and is open 24/7. Prevea Appleton Health Center specializes in services such as behavioral care, gastroenterology and weight loss. Children’s Wisconsin-Fox Valley Hospital in Neenah is the only hospital in northeast Wisconsin dedicated exclusively to the care of children. The health care industry promises meaningful career opportunities for some residents and the assurance of quality care for the rest of the community.
By Kevin Litwin on August 19, 2024
Livability Magazine
