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.
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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.
For Jordan Davis DVC Felt Like Home The Moment He Stepped On Campus
Jordan Davis explored multiple community colleges before choosing Diablo Valley College. It was a meeting with Football Coach, Mike Darr, that convinced Jordan that DVC was the right place to achieve his goals. “When he told me to come meet him at the school it felt like home from the moment I stepped on campus.”
From Coding to Coaching: DVC's Kelly Anderson Finds Joy in New Personal Training Career
After nearly two decades in the IT industry, Kelly Anderson decided to transition into the fitness industry, a field she had long been passionate about.
Getting Ready for the AI Boom: DVC Students Program Their Future in Tech
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, promising to reshape industries and redefine career paths. Preparing for this transformation is crucial for both entering the workforce and for career advancement. At Diablo Valley College, students are learning about AI to get ready for these changes.
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.
You are Never Too Old to Set Another Goal or to Dream a New Dream
Aikisha Reeves started her college journey at DVC as a high school graduate in 1999 but an unexpected event cut that journey short. “My first attempt at DVC ended abruptly because I unexpectedly went into premature labor.” Aikisha’s priorities naturally needed to shift when she became a young mother caring for a premature baby. It was almost fifteen years later that Aikisha decided to give DVC another try. “I was seeking a career change but found that advancement opportunities were very narrow without a proper degree so, my desire to further my education evolved.”