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Building a Better Future Despite the Odds: Unstoppable DVC Students

“Growing up in a single-parent home, I often felt the sting of economic uncertainty. Watching my mother struggle financially and my father struggle with past addiction, I knew I had to find a long-term career. I thought that would be the Army until I became ill and was honorably discharged due to my heart condition. I came up with a new plan and got to work,” said Adrienne Navarro, who completed her associate in science in allied health at DVC

Quiz: Which Career Is Right for You?

Wondering which career is the best one for you? Take our quick quiz to find out which career paths are the best fit for you, based on skills and passion, not your gender. For each question, choose the response that fits you best, even if all of the choices aren’t exactly right for you:

Hands in the Soil, Eyes on the Future: DVC Horticulture Program Grows Thriving Careers

DVC horticulture students dig deep, sharing how they have applied their skills both on campus and on the job. The program offers opportunities to learn about plant propagation, aquaponics, hydroponics, irrigation, and more.

Your Teen Can Get a Head Start on an Engineering Career with CCAP STEM Credits

The College and Career Access Pathway for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CCAP-STEM) Academy is a dual enrollment partnership between Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) and DVC, based at Ygnacio Valley High School. Students focused on entering an engineering pathway are able to earn college credits from DVC while in high school.

“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.

Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Student’s Path from Stargazer to Scholar

Bonnie Chi rekindled her passion for astronomy and turned to DVC to deepen her knowledge and pursue her lifelong dream of exploring the stars.

Drive, Ambition & A DVC Degree Lead to Success at Apple

As a software quality assurance engineer at Apple and a DVC graduate with an associate in arts degree in psychology, Noor Khan understands what it means to have drive and ambition.

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.

From Abroad to Belonging: An International Student Finds His Place and Purpose at DVC

An international student’s journey from abroad to belonging—discover how DVC helped him find purpose, community and a place to call home.

The DVC Speech and Debate Team has won the California State Championships

This marks not only the first time in DVC’s history that the team has won the State Championship, but also the first time for any school in Northern California in more than 45 years.