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Puente Gives Stephanie Confidence to Achieve Her Dreams

As a high school senior, Stephanie Ramos Navarro had no idea what she wanted out of life. She was certain that she wanted to pursue an education but was unclear which direction to take. And she was about to be the first (out of 32 grandchildren) in her family to set foot on a college campus. After sharing her uncertainty and fears with her teachers at Ygnacio Valley High School, she was guided to DVC. “They helped me understand my alternatives, and within a few months, I registered as a full-time student.”

Stephen Watkins

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Hitting the Right Notes: DVC Grads Find Their Rhythm in the Music Industry

Interested in a career in music? Find out how DVC music industry studies alums Christopher "Chrei" Torres and Ethan Chuck leveraged DVC connections with production studios to get real-world experience in their field!

From Flo Rida & 99 Percent to Elton John, DVC alum rocks his music industry career

Cade Wolter’s initial interest in music and songwriting was just the beginning of what is now a highly successful career. He credits DVC as a vital stop along his journey in the music industry.

Discover, Connect, Succeed: Unleash Your Potential at DVC Student Centers

In March 2023, Jose Gonzalez was let go from his job because he needed shoulder surgery. After the surgery, he knew there would be a long road to recovery.

Paving Her Own Path: How DVC’s Anna Kuzmenko Unlocked a New Career in Real Estate

Anna Kuzmenko began at DVC in 2020 to study programming, aiming for a computer science degree to explore software development. However, along the way she uncovered a new passion—one that would change her path entirely.

Beyond the Lecture: DVC’s Kelsey Mayeda Connects Students to Essential Resources

Kelsey Mayeda knows the impact of a community college education. As a CCC alumna, she understands the meaningful role the institutions play in shaping a student’s journey.

Samantha Ward