Leveling Up with Project ACCESS and Community Education
“DVC has long been recognized for meeting students wherever they are on their educational path, and guiding them to success,” said Paul Pitner, professor for early childhood education at DVC.
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DREAMers Become Leaders at DVC
DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. Participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program complete community service hours, and may also qualify for the CA Dream Act Service Incentive Grant.
DVC Breaks Ground on New Engineering Technology Building
Diablo Valley College (DVC) hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking to kick off the construction of its new, 32,500-square-foot Engineering Technology Building on the Pleasant Hill campus.
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.
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.
Journalism Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving: Faculty Revive Program in the Era of Fake News
Andrea Madison had worked in retail management and hospitality for many years, but something nagged at her. She had always dreamt of becoming a writer. Just before her 30th birthday, Madison decided she was ready to make a change and pursue her life-long passion. She enrolled at DVC as a journalism major.
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.
Your Teen Can Get a Head Start on an Engineering Career with CCAP STEM Credits
The College and Career Access Pathway for Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (CCAP-STEM) Academy is a dual enrollment partnership between Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD) and DVC, based at Ygnacio Valley High School. Students focused on entering an engineering pathway are able to earn college credits from DVC while in high school.
Turning the Page: DVC Graduates Launch Careers in Library Technology
DVC library technology students share their perspective on the enduring relevance of library technology and the importance of ensuring access to accurate information. Library technology students gain skills in digital technology, archiving, and research applicable to roles in varied library settings.