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Career Academies
2022 Career Academies Information
DVC Career Academies are college courses designed for high school students during the summer. They allow students to explore various careers opportunities while earning college credit. Below is a list of our current career academies.
Apply, Register, & Enroll
- Apply to DVC and obtain DVC student ID# (7-digits w/o letters)
- Register for desired Career Academies
- You will need to create a new profile for our registration site with a new username
and password
- This is a different and new username and password than the dvc.edu site where you received your ID# from.
- Once you have created a profile, you will be able to register for the academies.
- You will need to create a new profile for our registration site with a new username
and password
- Enroll in DVC course by submitting Special Admissions Recommendation Form
- Please wait to do this until you have received an email stating you have been moved to the roster of your academy.
- Email will contain all the information you will need to complete the form.
REMINDER: DVC has a separate registration process for the HS summer courses/academies. You do not register via InSite. Please use the "Explore & Register" button for more information and to register below.
Animation
In one week you will learn how to animate and record audio to create your own animation short film.
June 6-10, 2022
or
July 25-29, 2022
Business
Learn about what it takes to start a small business by learning about marketing, accounting, creating a business plan and so much more!
July 18-28, 2022
Cyber Security/Defense
Topics including hacking prevention, system hardening, access control, and system protection.
Intro: June 13-17 @ PHC
Intro: June 13-17 @ Online
Adv: June 20-24 @ PHC
Engineering, Construction and Manufacturing
A week-long activity that blends hands-on exploration, problem-solving, industry field visits, and expert industry viewpoints.
June 6-10, 2022
Environmental Engineering
Learn about topics such as climate change, wetland ecology and water quality in the Delta region.
August 1-5, 2022
FastTRAX: Engineering Technology
Get exploratory hands-on experience in a variety of Engineering and Technical Careers.
July 18-29, 2022
Health Careers
Students have the rare opportunity to visit local healthcare facilities and learn essential healthcare skills.
June 13-16, 2022 @ PHC
June 13-16 @ SRC
Culinary and Hospitality
An exciting overview of current and emerging career opportunities in the hospitality and culinary industry.
June 13-23, 2022
Biotechnology
This summer academy allows participants to explore a full range of subjects and associated careers while connecting to local scientists who will share progress being made in genetic modification, forensics, stem cell research and disease detection and control.
July 25-29, 2022
Music
Learn how to make your own music with the tip of your fingers! No experience necessary!
Not offering in 2022
Explorers
Participate in a junior Police Academy and experience what today's police have to go through to join the police force.
July 18-28, 2022
Robotics
Learn about the science and technology involved in robotic systems. Working together, students will design and build circuits and kinematic structures that sense and interact with their environment.
July 5-15, 2022
If you have any questions or need help registering, please contact Noelle Palmer.