Communication Studies, Speech and Debate

Northern California Forensics Association first place overall champions

Feb 26, 2019

Over the last three years the DVC's speech and debate team (also known as forensics) has become the most dominant team in northern California. Recently the 40+ person team won their third consecutive NCFA Championship, crowning DVC the undisputed champions of NorCal.

career education

Hot Careers in Tech

Feb 1, 2019

Diablo Valley College works closely with industry partners to ensure students are job-ready. Our programs offer the chance to launch a new career, or retool for an existing one. Careers in computer networking technology and cybersecurity are virtually limitless Computer LabCareers in computer network administration, information system analysis and cybersecurity are projected to be among the fastest growing jobs over the next decade. DVC offers training to prepare students for work in these industries.

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Library Technicians Build Skills in Literacy and Digital Technologies

Nov 1, 2018

With so much information available at our fingertips via our own computers, you might be surprised to discover that careers in library technology are thriving. Library technicians not only support literacy efforts, but they also navigate ever-changing digital technologies to manage vast collections of recorded knowledge and assist patrons in finding the information they need.

Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium: Collaborating for Student Success

Nov 1, 2018

Your future earning power and job success depends on how well you prepare yourself. Education and training are key to that preparation, propelling you toward your career goals with newly acquired skills. Adult education and career education programs can jump-start a new career or move you up the career advancement ladder. Whatever your needs, the member organizations of the Contra Costa County Adult Education Consortium will help you realize your academic and career goals.

pre-apprenticeship

Pre-Apprenticeship: Fast-Track Your Career in the Building Trades

Nov 1, 2018

“If you aren’t afraid of hard work, would like to get raises every six months as an apprentice, plus have a pension that enables you to retire at 55, consider a career in the building trades,” said Joe Valdez, Department Chair of Architecture, Construction Management, Electronics, Engineering and Machine Technology.