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Fall Classes Begin August 21, 2023
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Flexible, convenient and affordable.
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Career education to prepare for immediate employment and advancement
Day, evening, and hybrid classes available in-person and online
Campuses in Pleasant Hill and San Ramon
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Building a Better Future Despite the Odds: Unstoppable DVC Students
“Growing up in a single-parent home, I often felt the sting of economic uncertainty. Watching my mother struggle financially and my father struggle with past addiction, I knew I had to find a long-term career. I thought that would be the Army until I became ill and was honorably discharged due to my heart condition. I came up with a new plan and got to work,” said Adrienne Navarro, who...
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Fast Track Your Dreams with a Short-Term Certificate from DVC
Miguel Luna knew he needed to solidify a career direction. He had work experience in tax preparation and computer repair and a bachelor’s degree in psychology but felt he hadn’t yet landed on the right career choice.
“I wanted to find a career that I’m truly passionate about, one where I’ll look forward to going to work every day,” said Luna.
Luna decided to enroll at DVC to...
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.
“After a few months of concurrent employment and college courses, I found myself...
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.
For each question, read each statement and give yourself one point for each “true” response.
You often find yourself talking...
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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.
“Even though DVC was an hour away from my home, I found DVC’s electricial/electronics technology program was noticeably better. I felt I would be more successful there, so now I only...
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Ready to Start Your Job Search? DVC Career Services Has Your Back
Alexander Tran spent five years working as a computer systems engineer, but felt he needed to make a change.
“I decided to pursue a career in accounting. I’m majoring in business administration at DVC, and then plan to transfer to a UC school and earn my CPA certification,” said Tran.
Tran has found the support and resources available at DVC’s Career and Transfer Center to be...
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