career education

No bachelor’s degree? No problem.

Jun 1, 2018

High-growth, high-demand jobs are available in California, even without a bachelor's degree. There’s a new generation in town: Generation Z. Born between the mid-1990's and mid-2000's, these young people are either just about to finish high school or recently graduated.

kinesiology

Athletic Training and Fitness: Rewarding Careers that Build strength, Health and Wellness

Jun 1, 2018

With soaring rates of obesity, diabetes, heart disease, hypertension and other chronic health conditions in the United States, demand for cost-effective, quality health-promotion and prevention are at an all-time high. Recognition of the benefits of good nutrition and exercise in preventing chronic disease has created a wide-open career path for qualified athletic trainers and fitness professionals.

academic programs

Dispelling the Top Five Community College Myths

Jun 1, 2018

There are so many myths about community colleges - in this article, we take a moment to review those myths, and provide insight into what is true and false about attending community college.

Dr. Jill Biden speaks at sold-out East Bay Women’s Conference

Mar 6, 2018

At the East Bay Women’s Conference March 5, the paradigm of women in leadership shifted. Talk of “woulda, coulda, shoulda” leadership was out; real- life examples of what women have done, are doing and are determined to do more often were in.

Year Up

Year Up Gives You a Leg Up: Earn While You Learn

Mar 1, 2018

What do Rodan and Fields, Chevron, Kaiser Permanente, Workday and Bio-Rad all have in common? These companies and many others have provided valuable paid work experience to Diablo Valley College students through the innovative Year Up program.