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Real Skills, Real Jobs: Real Success Stories from DVC Career Education
Career education focuses on skilled trades, applied arts and sciences, and cutting-edge technologies. These programs are tailored to enhance job skills and boost career marketability.
Plug-in to a Powerful Career in Electrical/Electronics Technology
Darren Dangler is a recent high school graduate interested in becoming a building engineer. He enrolled in classes at three East Bay community colleges searching for the one that would be the best fit for him.
CLTAC Chinese Speech Contest
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.
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.
From Classroom to Clinic: High School Students Gain Real-World Experience with the DVC Health Career Academy
Discover the DVC Health Career Academy, your gateway to exploring dynamic careers in healthcare through hands-on learning, field trips, and medical professionals.
DVC Champions Belonging, Belief, and Success for Foster Youth
Gordon later enrolled at DVC to earn an associate in arts degree in animation. He had learned about DVC’s foster youth program while in high school, so he met with the coordinator of the Student Transition and Academic Retention Team (START) program.