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Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Potential: DVC Special Education Students Empower Others

“The special education program prepares students for a rewarding career working with children and adults with special needs. Students learn teaching strategies for the special education paraprofessional, study psychology and child development, and gain practical work experience,” said Carrie Million, who focuses on assistive technology and special education at DVC as a member of the Disability Support Services (DSS) faculty.

Healthy Outlook for Careers in Public Health

Public health professions focus on the prevention of illness, injury and disease to promote and protect the health of people and the communities where they live, work and play. Job responsibilities might include promoting healthy lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, improving health inequities among underserved populations, and detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious diseases, such as COVID-19.

William Andreopoulos

Ready to Start Your Job Search? DVC Career Services Has Your Back

Alexander Tran spent five years working as a computer systems engineer but felt he needed to make a change.

Fueling Success: ESO Ventures and DVC Entrepreneurship Classes Empower Students with Confidence, Competence, and Capital

“When I was working my very first job in the insurance industry, I got a devastating call from my mom. She told me she had cancer,” said Johanna Arroliga, insurance/real estate agent owner of XIX Insurance Group Services.

Edward Cruz

Coalinga and Diablo Valley Colleges Honored for Expanding Free, Open-Source Textbooks Programs

DVC was honored by the California Community Colleges Board of Governors: 2024-25 Exemplary Program Awards for outstanding efforts in expanding free, open-source textbooks & instructional materials for students.

Cooking Up Careers: How DVC Culinary Students Are Savoring Success

Culinary arts and hospitality students can get a great start on their career by enrolling at DVC. There are numerous opportunities for hands-on learning not only in class, but also in campus eateries as well as restaurants throughout the Bay Area and beyond.

Transfer Success Pathways Workshop & Lab

Shape and Sculpt Your Own Path in the Fitness Industry

Armando Febo had been working at low-paying retail jobs since becoming a parent at 17. After 21 years of marriage and four more children, Armando was ready to make a change.