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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.

DVC Speech and Debate Team Shines at National Championship

DVC Speech and Debate won 22 awards at Nationals, including 5 golds and a historic first-ever national title in Reader’s Theater.

DVC Early Childhood Education Program Gives Luis Gonzales Room to Play

“I decided to become an early childhood education teacher because of the fond memories of my early schooling. I remember the warm teachers, the smell of the paint materials and the moments of play,” said Luis Gonzalez, a student enrolled in the early childhood education (ECE) program at DVC. Many students stack credentials. This means they work in the field while enrolled and pursue multiple certificates or degrees to advance in their career.

Student Success Story: Brentwood Police Chief Tom Hansen

DVC alum Tom Hansen is now the Chief of Police for the Brentwood Police Department. Photo courtesy of Tom Hansen.

Fitness Instruction and Personal Training

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.