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Celebrating Title IX – 37 Words that Changed America

In this edition of DVC Magazine, we celebrate and honor the 50th anniversary of the landmark federal legislation referred to as Title IX.   According to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights website, Title IX states, "No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination...

DVC Early Childhood Education Program Gives Luis Gonzalez 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...

Move Forward Faster With STEM-Related Careers

"It took me a few years to find out what I'm passionate about. I was a sociology major but it wasn't what I wanted to do in the long-run. When I learned about the industrial automation and robotics program, I became immediately interested because the program was developed in partnership with Tesla," said Luz Mendoza.  Mendoza is currently pursuing both a certificate of achievement in...

Quiz: Which Career Is Right for You?

Wondering which career is the best one for you? Take our quick quiz to find out which career paths are the best fit for you, based on skills and passion, not your gender. For each question, choose the response that fits you best, even if all of the choices aren't exactly right for you: The word I find most inspiring is: Creativity Technology Design Discovery ...

Hot Job Market Gives Dental Hygiene Grads Something to Smile About

"During my first year at DVC, I was at a crossroads. While at a dental cleaning appointment, my hygienist asked me about my goals. She told me how much she enjoyed being a dental hygienist. After that conversation, I looked into dental hygiene, and the rest is history," said Michael Vu, a 2015 graduate of the DVC dental hygiene program.  During Vu's time in the program, there were 16 female...

DVC’s Student Veterans Resource Center: A Place of Belonging

"I enrolled at DVC because it was close to home and had great reviews from those who attended there. But as it turned out, the support of the veterans services at DVC have been the backbone of my success," said Tristen Tate, a veteran majoring in allied health and natural science.  Tate served in the U.S. Army from June 2014 to August 2017 with the 1st Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment in...
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Regístrate ahora clases de primavera

Regístrate ahora clases de primavera Instrucción de alta calidad. Flexible, conveniente y asequible. Las clases de primavera comienzan el 23 de enero de 2023 Programas de grado y certificado impartidos por instructores sobresalientes Educación profesional para prepararse para el empleo inmediato y el avance  Clases diurnas, nocturnas e híbridas disponibles en persona y en...