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Audiovisual Technology Careers: How DVC Prepares Students for the A.V. Industry
The DVC Inclusivity & Wellness Center (IWC) ensures that DREAMers, LGBTQIA+ students, students from immigrant communities, historically underrepresented students, and students from low-income backgrounds have access to resources and support in a welcoming, sacred space.
“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.
“Our program has evolved to meet the needs of the local community and job market. Many students who take horticulture classes plan on going into their own business. We also have many students who go on to complete a bachelor’s degree,” said Bethallyn Black, lead faculty for the horticulture and plant science program at DVC.
What is the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Grant? The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grant is a federally-funded program offered through the Department of Labor. The funds help dislocated workers and adults with significant employment barriers train to enter or re-enter the job market.
DVC alum Tom Hansen is now the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansen.
Diablo Valley College offers two exciting programs to prepare you for entry-level work in the fitness industry. Choose form a two-year associate of science degree in fitness instruction or a one-year personal training certificate of achievement.