Financial Aid

Funding a Fresh Start

Jun 24, 2022

“I had struggled for decades, unemployed or underemployed. I never knew who I was or what I wanted to do,” said Michael Green, a recent graduate from DVC.

online education

The New Normal – Retraining and Upskilling for a Flexible Future

Jun 24, 2022

“I had been working as an aesthetician in 2020, and then it shut down due to the pandemic. I freaked out, wondering, ‘what was I going to do? What skills did I have?’ It was a very scary time for the personal care industry,” said Solana Rehne.

puma

PUMA Center – Right Where You Belong

Jun 24, 2022

When Paulina Vaclav enrolled at DVC, she hoped to find a place where she felt comfortable and accepted. “In high school, I sometimes I felt like I wasn’t seen, or like I didn’t belong there. But at the DVC PUMA Center, I feel represented,” said Vaclav.

public health, nutrition, Addiction Studies

Healthy Outlook for Careers in Public Health

Jun 24, 2022

When Lawrence Riel began classes at DVC, he had planned on pursuing a career in animation. But like many students, after some exploration, he decided to pursue a different career path.

dreamers

DREAMers Become Leaders at DVC

Jun 24, 2022

Last fall, DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. As participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program, DVC students complete community service hours on or off-campus.