kinesiology

Shape and Sculpt Your Own Path in the Fitness Industry

Jul 31, 2024

Armando Febo had been working at low-paying retail jobs since becoming a parent at 17. After 21 years of marriage and four more children, Armando was ready to make a change. “After having our first child, I dropped out of school. Without additional education, I felt limited on what I could do,” said Febo.

community education, project access

Leveling Up with Project ACCESS and Community Education

Jul 31, 2024

“DVC has long been recognized for meeting students wherever they are on their educational path, and guiding them to success,” said Paul Pitner, professor for early childhood education at DVC. For adult learners focused on taking their career to the next level, DVC offers many options for upskilling or retraining, including partnership programs with adult education and community education.

foster youth

DVC Champions Belonging, Belief, and Success for Foster Youth

Jul 31, 2024

“After high school, I took a year off to work. I had been dealing with a lot from when I was little. I also wondered if school was for me because everyone in my family had dropped out of college or didn’t go at all,” said Imani Gordon. Gordon later enrolled at DVC to earn an associate in arts degree in animation.

student parents

Don’t Let Fear Stop You: DVC Student Parents Create New Opportunities for Themselves and their Families

Jul 31, 2024

“I came to DVC with a lot of barriers that might have prevented me from going back to school. But thanks to the support I’ve received, I found ways to make it possible,” said Tara Lanoie.  A single parent with two daughters, Lanoie chose DVC to take steps towards a career in social work.

industry partnerships

Building Tomorrow’s Workforce: Industry Partners Join Forces with DVC to Cultivate Job-Ready Talent

Jul 31, 2024

“I express myself creatively through film. When I was growing up, I had a hard time focusing on subjects I had no interest in. At DVC, I was able to enroll in the classes needed to pursue my career. I spent less than $1,000 and left knowing everything I needed to know,” said Shawn Kosmakos.