Generational Success: Grandmother and Grandson Find Common Ground and Thrive at DVC
Even though Manny and Martha had different reasons for attending college at different life stages, this grandson and grandmother duo are thriving at DVC.
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“These Services Made It Possible” - How DVC’s Support Programs Change Lives
Find out more about DVC support services that help students thrive, including academic support, financial aid, basic needs, disability support, veterans support, and more. When students have the support they need, they are more easily able to achieve their educational and career goals.
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.
DVC Honored with East Bay Innovation Award for Robotics Program
Diablo Valley College received the “Community Impact” award at the 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards, hosted by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.
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.
DVC Breaks the Code on Next Gen Computer Careers
Find out how DVC is helping students enrolled in computer science, computer information systems (CIS) and computer network technology (CNT) develop job-ready skills that are sought by area employers!
First-Gen, Fearless, Focused: Edrees’s Story at DVC
At 26, Edrees is back where his college story began, at DVC. This time he's focused on completing prerequisites for medical school or a physician assistant program.
Journalism Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving: Faculty Revive Program in the Era of Fake News
Andrea Madison had worked in retail management and hospitality for many years, but something nagged at her. She had always dreamt of becoming a writer. Just before her 30th birthday, Madison decided she was ready to make a change and pursue her life-long passion. She enrolled at DVC as a journalism major.
It’s Never Too Late: A Mother’s Journey Back to College and Into Community Health
Lisa credits DVC's CHW program and it's instructors for giving her the support she needed to stay in class, on track and succeed as an adult learner.
Is College Worth it? These DVC Students Say Yes, and Here’s Why
The support Guydon-Off received inspired him to help other students have a more positive experience, leading him to become a student ambassador for DVC. “I helped students apply and register for classes. In addition to working with students who recently completed high school, I also helped adults who were returning to college or starting college for the first time. I assisted students who spoke a language other than English. I helped mothers with children, adults wanting a career change, and unhoused people seeking opportunity. I experienced the diversity of the student body, as well as the sacrifices people made to be able to enroll in college,” said Guydon-Off.