Share Your Story in Honor of DVC’s 75th Anniversary
Jul 31, 2024
DVC is celebrating its 75th Anniversary this year! We have much in store to honor this amazing milestone in higher education, industry partnerships, workforce development, and community investment.
special education, disability support services
Breaking Barriers, Inspiring Potential: DVC Special Education Students Empower Others
Nov 21, 2023
“I enrolled at DVC to save money as well as take time to figure out what I wanted to do, gain more experience and work on my mental health,” said Hawthorne “Zack” Girodie, who graduated from DVC in 2023. Girodie earned his associate in arts in early childhood education as well as a certificate of achievement in special education fundamentals.
Discover, Connect, Succeed: Unleash Your Potential at DVC Student Centers
Nov 21, 2023
In March 2023, Jose Gonzalez was let go from his job because he needed shoulder surgery. After the surgery, he knew there would be a long road to recovery. “I felt stagnant, impatient, and sad at not being able to do everyday things that I could do before. I went back to college to learn, grow and shake those feelings,” said Gonzalez.
entrepreneurship, business management
Fueling Success: ESO Ventures and DVC Entrepreneurship Classes Empower Students with Confidence, Competence, and Capital
Nov 21, 2023
“When I was working my very first job in the insurance industry, I got a devastating call from my mom. She told me she had cancer,” said Johanna Arroliga, insurance/real estate agent owner of XIX Insurance Group Services. ““Immediately life changed for me.
Is College Worth it? These DVC Students Say Yes, and Here’s Why
Nov 21, 2023
When Cullen Guydon-Off arrived at DVC, he felt he really didn’t understand what it meant to be a student. “I didn’t have a positive experience in high school and my environment felt like a dead end. I’m glad I was able to find DVC and follow a path to what would be best for my future,” said Guydon-Off.