Work Your Way Through College with Federal Work Study
Jun 15, 2020
Would you like to earn money to help pay for college? If you have financial need, you may qualify to apply for Federal Work-Study jobs. Federal Work-Study (FWS) provides part-time jobs for students with financial need. Funds earned help students pay for their education expenses.
WRKX Links Classroom Learning to Real-World Settings
Jun 15, 2020
Did you know you can earn college credits for learning that takes place where you work? Both paid and unpaid positions qualify. “Work experience education (WRKX) helps students apply their classroom experience to real-world settings. Work-based learning helps students connect what they are taught to their future career path,” said Marisa Greenberg, the work experience program coordinator at Diablo Valley College.
Getting Down to Business: DVC Business Students Excel at Virtual State Business Leadership Conference
Jun 15, 2020
DVC’s future business leaders showcased their skills at the 2020 State Business Leadership Conference, held in April. Participants were members of DVC’s chapter of Phi Beta Lambda (PBL), the college level of Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA). “Our chapter has been active since 2007 and is the largest, most active club on campus. We are also the largest PBL chapter in the state and the fourth largest in the country,” said Carolyn Seefer, business professor and faculty advisor for PBL.
DVC Online – Get Online and Get Ahead
Jun 15, 2020
While many colleges are focused on how to move classes online, Diablo Valley College is well ahead of the curve. “DVC has been offering online classes for a long time. Our initial focus was on figuring out how to place a class online. But after much success, we are now focused on the quality of online education. We are also ensuring that we increase equity, especially for underserved populations,” said Anne Kingsley, the distance education coordinator for DVC.
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First Year Experience (FYE) Learning Communities: An Ideal Start for New Students
Dec 1, 2019
Question: What do you get when you go to class with new DVC students who share your academic goals? Answer: You get a great start to your college journey, with the support needed to help you excel in your career pathway.