Senior Student Prepares for New Career
At 61, retirement is the last thing Bill Fortman is thinking about. While that may seem like a disheartening statement to some, Fortman couldn’t be more excited.
“Not many 61-year-olds are thinking about going back to school,” says Fortman. “My wife and I both went to WCC straight out of high school and I wanted to come back to fulfill my degree.”
State-of-the-Art Training
A WCC student since 2011, Fortman is completing his associate’s degree in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC). HVAC students learn to work on different types of heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems, including geothermal heating, found in commercial and industrial buildings.
“I looked around and found that WCC was the best school with the best labs for the program. The instructors are very hands on and always go above and beyond. Not to mention the facilities are amazing as well.”
Dedication to Getting a Degree
And while taking classes and working a full-time job isn’t easy, Fortman is making it work with night classes that fit around his schedule and good old-fashioned dedication.
“You need to continue educating yourself and using your brain. Going back to school has been very fulfilling.”