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Find out how to develop your skills to become a successful college student and career professional. 

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Diamante Scholars

computer scienceAre you a high school senior ready to explore areas of interest for college? At DVC we offer you college credit during high school senior spring! Find out how to develop your skills to become a successful, fulfilled professional. Read on to learn about how we prepare you for a career path and transfer. 

This special program focuses on providing you the knowledge or tools to build: 

  • academic, professional confidence,
  • ability to overcome failures and doubts, 
  • relationships for college and career success, and
  • problem-solving skills.

Program structure

Spring in high school:

  • Career 100 Course
  • Welcome and Orientation Event
  • Staff Support

Summer blast:

  • Internship 
  • Majors Exposed 
  • Early Connection to Learning Communities 
  • Staff Support

First year at DVC:

  • Professional Speaker Series
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Staff Support

Second year at DVC:

  • Transfer Opportunities
  • Career Exploration
  • Internship Opportunities
  • Staff Support

Eligibility

  • A senior in high school at Concord, Mt. Diablo, Olympic, or Ygnacio Valley, 
  • Committed to going to school full-time at DVC, and  
  • Able to commit to program expectations.

Ideal candidate

  • Someone who may feel that college is out of their reach,
  • First in their family to go to college, 
  • Curious about where DVC can take them,
  • Still deciding on what to do with their future,
  • Not sure if they can afford college,
  • Passionate about giving back to their community

Application

Contact us

To learn more about the program email us at diamante@dvc.edu or contact Ada Ocampo at aocampo@dvc.edu.

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