Diablo Valley College

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“I had been working as an aesthetician in 2020, and then it shut down due to the pandemic. I freaked out,  wondering, ‘what was I going to do? What skills did I have?’ It was a very scary time for the personal care industry,” said Solana Rehne. Unfortunately for Rehne, this was not the first time she had to make a career change due to forces beyond her control. “I had already...

"When I started the art digital media program at DVC, I was a working, single parent. It was not easy, but I did it. I strongly believe in the inner power each student has," said Yudy Herrera Orellana. Herrera Orellana thinks the art digital media program is ideal for students seeking a well-paying career combining artistic talent with technical skill. The program prepares students for exciting...

When Lawrence Riel began classes at DVC, he had planned on pursuing a career in animation. But like many students, after some exploration, he decided to pursue a different career path.  "I re-evaluated my goals. As a child, I was interested in topics like epidemiology, but I wasn't having the best time academically. I felt discouraged from pursuing something like public health because I felt...

When Paulina Vaclav enrolled at DVC, she hoped to find a place where she felt comfortable and accepted.  "In high school, I sometimes I felt like I wasn't seen, or like I didn't belong there. But at the DVC PUMA Center, I feel represented," said Vaclav.  What is the PUMA Center? The PUMA Center is the home for three college access and success programs that support underrepresented...

"I had struggled for decades, unemployed or underemployed. I never knew who I was or what I wanted to do," said Michael Green, a recent graduate from DVC. Green had worked for many years and had completed bachelor's and master's degree programs prior to coming to DVC, but had not advanced in his career.  "I had lost my way and couldn't seem to regain any footing," said Green. While on...

Last fall, DVC launched a new initiative to help undocumented students earn money for college while developing themselves as community service leaders. As participants in the Dreamers Leadership Development Program, DVC students complete community service hours on or off-campus. "Students benefit by making a difference in the DVC community, taking on challenging roles, learning new skills, and...