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It’s Just the Beginning for Ivan Hernandez

Aug 8, 2023

While attending Ygnacio Valley High School, Ivan Hernandez learned about DVC’s award-winning transfer programs. After hearing that he could complete two years of classes at the college and receive dedicated support with transferring to a university to finish his bachelor’s degree, he was sold.

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Journalism Isn’t Dying, It’s Evolving: Faculty Revive Program in the Era of Fake News

Jun 28, 2023

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.

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Plug-in to a Powerful Career in Electrical/Electronics Technology

Jun 28, 2023

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.

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Ready to Start Your Job Search? DVC Career Services Has Your Back

Jun 28, 2023

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.

Quiz: Is It Time to Upskill or Retrain for a New Career?

Jun 28, 2023

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.