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The Perfect Mix: Turning a Passion for Audio into a Lucrative Career

Audiovisual Technology Careers: How DVC Prepares Students for the A.V. Industry

CLTAC Chinese Speech Contest

In March 2022, students from Diablo Valley College participated in the 46th Chinese Mandarin Speech Contest which was held virtually. The contest is hosted by The Chinese Language Teachers Association of California (CLTAC). CLTAC is the largest nonprofit association of its kind in the country with a mission to promote the study, teaching, and research of the Chinese language and culture on all educational levels.

Miho Ridgway

DVC Honored with East Bay Innovation Award for Robotics Program

Diablo Valley College received the “Community Impact” award at the 12th annual East Bay Innovation Awards, hosted by the East Bay Economic Development Alliance.

Quiz: Is It Time to Upskill or Retrain for a New Career?

The last few years have been challenging, leading most of us to assess our work/life balance and overall career satisfaction. If you’ve been thinking about making a change, take our quick quiz to find out if it might be time to upskill or retrain for something new.

Plug-in to a Powerful Career in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Darren Dangler is a recent high school graduate interested in becoming a building engineer. He enrolled in classes at three East Bay community colleges searching for the one that would be the best fit for him.

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.

Richard Walker

Grow Your Horticulture Career 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.

Funding a Fresh Start

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.