business, entrepreneurship

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.

Measure E

DVC Campus and Facility Improvements Take Shape

Jun 15, 2020

Students at DVC have much to look forward to as major building activities are underway. Funding for the projects was provided through Measure E.

allied health

Allied Health - In-Demand Careers that Make a Difference

Jun 15, 2020

Workers are needed in many areas across the health care spectrum. In fact, growth in health care is outpacing many other industries. Now is the perfect time to begin a career in an allied health field.

WRKX

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.

federal work study

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.