Obtaining a Social Security Number
Information for international students on how to obtain a Social Security Number in the event they are offered a job.
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The Perfect Mix: Turning a Passion for Audio into a Lucrative Career
Audiovisual Technology Careers: How DVC Prepares Students for the A.V. Industry
From First-Generation Student to Future Lawyer
DVC graduate Sayara Rozymuradova turned her passion for political science into a path to UC Davis and a future career in law. Read her inspirational story!
Lab Coats and Low Costs: Building Biology Careers with Dr. Fein at DVC
Dr. Matthew Fein once wondered what was next as a community college student—now he teaches anatomy, physiology and microbiology at DVC San Ramon.
Building Your Future - DVC Lays the Foundation for Careers in the Trades and Beyond
Careers in the trades offer a fast track to high-paying careers without a bachelor's degree. By attending DVC, students have the advantage of acquiring the skills, knowledge, and hands-on learning experience to pursue a trade occupation while also earning transferable college credits should they choose to continue their education later on.
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.
Hot Job Market Gives Dental Hygiene Grads Something to Smile About
“During my first year at DVC, I was at a crossroads. While at a dental cleaning appointment, my hygienist asked me about my goals. She told me how much she enjoyed being a dental hygienist. After that conversation, I looked into dental hygiene, and the rest is history,” said Michael Vu, a 2015 graduate of the DVC dental hygiene program.
Career Services for Employers
If you're an employer, you'll want to connect with trained and job-ready DVC students to fill your internships and job opportunities!
Creativity and Technology Bring Art to Life
Students interested in careers that combine art and technology can enroll in either the art digital media program or the film, television and electronic media (FTVE) program. Art digital media students can specialize in animation, game design, graphic design, and interaction design. FTVE students learn skills to prepare for careers in film, broadcasting, online media, and more.