Mom & DACA Student Finds Stability with a Tech Major
DVC alumna Wendy Karen Gomez Flores always wanted to work in the tech industry and in business management.
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Quiz: Is It Time to Upskill or Retrain for a New Career?
The last few years have been challenging, leading most of us to assess our work/life balance and overall career satisfaction. If you’ve been thinking about making a change, take our quick quiz to find out if it might be time to upskill or retrain for something new.
This DVC Economics Major Finds a Wealth of Wisdom at DVC
Following his graduation from San Ramon Valley High School in June of 2022, Humza Madinawala found himself at a crossroads.
It’s Just the Beginning for Ivan Hernandez
While attending Ygnacio Valley High School, Ivan Hernandez learned about DVC’s award-winning transfer programs. After hearing that he could complete two years of classes at the college and receive dedicated support with transferring to a university to finish his bachelor’s degree, he was sold. “I found out that DVC provides lots of different resources to students to pursue higher education. It became clear that it’s a great place to learn and explore.”
You are Never Too Old to Set Another Goal or to Dream a New Dream
Aikisha Reeves started her college journey at DVC as a high school graduate in 1999 but an unexpected event cut that journey short. “My first attempt at DVC ended abruptly because I unexpectedly went into premature labor.” Aikisha’s priorities naturally needed to shift when she became a young mother caring for a premature baby. It was almost fifteen years later that Aikisha decided to give DVC another try. “I was seeking a career change but found that advancement opportunities were very narrow without a proper degree so, my desire to further my education evolved.”
Employment for International Students
DVC international students may work on campus in various departments. Get more information from the International Student Office.
DVC MESA Students Gain Real-World STEM Experience at Leadership Conference
DVC MESA students joined industry professionals in San Francisco for an invite-only STEM conference designed to build future leaders in engineering & computer science.
4CD Business Pitch Competition Turns Ideas into Opportunities
The 4CD Business Pitch Competition invites students from across the Contra Costa Community College District (4CD)—including Diablo Valley College, Los Medanos College, and Contra Costa College—to bring their best business ideas to life. Guided by faculty, mentors, and local industry leaders, participants gain valuable experience developing, refining, and presenting their entrepreneurial visions.
DREAMers Become Leaders at DVC
DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. Participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program complete community service hours, and may also qualify for the CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant.
Celebrating Title IX - 37 Words that Changed America
DVC celebrates and honors the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal legislation referred to as Title IX. According to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website, Title IX states, “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.”