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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

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!

First-Gen, Fearless, Focused: Edrees’s Story at DVC

At 26, Edrees is back where his college story began, at DVC. This time he's focused on completing prerequisites for medical school or a physician assistant program.

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.

Culinary and Hospitality Career Academy

An exciting overview of current and emerging career opportunities in the hospitality and culinary industries.

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.

Cyber Security/Defense Career Academy

Topics including hacking prevention, system hardening, access control, and system protection.

Reaching for the Stars: A DVC Graduate's Quest for a Career in Space Technologies and Astronautics

DVC graduate Karla Morales De Leon eagerly stepped into her college journey as a first-generation student at DVC in the spring of 2021 propelled by a fascination with physics.

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.

Computer Programming Career Academy

Get hands-on experience with programming languages, problem-solving techniques, and computational thinking.