Building the Future: DVC Pre-Apprenticeship Program Fast-Tracks Students into Trade Careers
The DVC Pre-Apprenticeship program introduces students to skilled trade careers that offer high wages, union benefits and long-term stability.
The DVC Pre-Apprenticeship program introduces students to skilled trade careers that offer high wages, union benefits and long-term stability.
In March 2022, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 46th Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest which was held virtually. The contest is hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC). CLTAC is the largest nonprofit association of its kind in the country with a mission to promote the study, teaching, and research of the Chinese language and culture on all educational levels.
“It took me a few years to find out what I’m passionate about. I was a sociology major but it wasn’t what I wanted to do in the long-run. When I learned about the industrial automation and robotics program, I became immediately interested because the program was developed in partnership with Tesla,” said Luz Mendoza.
Rick Godinez is a Bay Area painter and art educator whose work deals with themes of history, identity, and power. He is a graduate of San Jose State University and Stanford University, and was a participant on a panel of Chicano artists at the de Young museum of San Francisco, a representative of Bay Area artists as part of a nationwide event at the Museum of the African Diaspora, and a moderator for a conversation between artists Enrique Chagoya and Rupert Garcia at the Berkeley Art Museum.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, promising to reshape industries and redefine career paths. Preparing for this transformation is crucial for both entering the workforce and for career advancement. At Diablo Valley College, students are learning about AI to get ready for these changes.
DVC students' success at the 2025 Mandarin Speech contest highlights the excellence of DVC’s Chinese language and culture program and reflects the exceptional learning experiences and opportunities it provides.
The Short-Term Academic Study Away Programs (STASAP) are faculty-developed and faculty-led initiatives meant to reach students who want the opportunity to study away during the inter-session and the summer.