Welcome to Diablo Valley College Career and Technical Education (CTE) Allison Albright, Workforce Development
Career Technical Education (CTE) Programs DVC offers over 50 certificate and degree programs that prepare students with the skills they need for success in a specific occupation. High completion rates for CTE Programs DVC is recognized as one of California’s top community colleges, and it also leads the state in transfer to four-year institutions. Career Preparation 70% of nurses 80% of firefighters, law enforcement, emergency medical technicians
Certificates & Degrees New Economy Certificates Accomplishment Achievement Associate Degrees Transfer Path
The “Middle Skill” Jobs
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CTE Pathways - Certificates and Degrees Addiction Studies Administration of Justice Art Digital Media Business Computer Information Systems Computer Network Technology Computer Science Construction Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Early Childhood Education Electronics/Electricity Engineering Technology Energy Systems Film, Television & Electronic Media Geographic Information Systems Horticulture Kinesiology Library Technology Music Industry Studies Office Professional Plumbing/Steam Fitting Pre-Apprenticeship Special Education Paraprofessional Technical Theater Architecture Culinary Arts
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Regional Pathway Emphasis Advanced Manufacturing Health Information Communications & Technologies (ICT) including Art Digital Media Early Childhood Education Administration of Justice Culinary Business Personal Training
Advanced Manufacturing Architecture Technology Construction Electronics/Electricity Energy Systems Engineering Technology and Manufacturing Mechanical Technology – mTech Pre-apprenticeship
What is the mTECH program? Industrial maintenance machinists/mechanics (also known as maintenance technicians) work in: Refineries Chemical plants Water utilities Steel manufacturing And other large manufacturing operations. Pay is $20 - $30 per hour for entry level 37 units for a certificate
Pre-Apprenticeship: Full or Part-Time Programs (21 units can be completed in 1 Spring semester!) Prepare to work in the trades Students will learn to: Apply basic construction techniques Apply safe work habits Create a work schedule and cost estimates Develop direct hands-on work experience at an off-site location (Fridays) Average of 85% of students transition into paid apprenticeships $17-$24 an hour with benefits directly after the program Must be 18 or older before completion of program
Industrial Partners/Advisory Board Members
Health Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Biological Sciences Sport Medicine
Information Communications and Technologies (ICT) & Art Digital Media Computer Information Systems Computer Networking Technology Computer Science Art Digital Media
Articulation – What is it? An agreement between secondary and post-secondary institutions allowing students to earn college credit while in high school. College faculty and high school teachers meet and review the college Student Learning Outcomes, textbook/s and required course content for students to earn college credit by exam. Advanced Placement for Career Technical Education A college readiness strategy for high school students
http://www.dvc.edu/articulation
Contra Costa Community College District Articulation Growth in Articulated Students in 2015-16, 71.8% of students qualified for college credit Contra Costa Community College District Articulation CATEMA Students 2010-2016
Articulation Value to High School Students
Summer Camps 2017 Engineering Summer Camp: June 12th-16th Hospitality/Culinary Summer Camp: June 19th-23rd Environmental Science Summer Camp: June 19th-23rd Business Summer Institute: June 26th-30th Allied Health Institute: June 19th-July 27th Technical Arts Summer Camp: July 31st-August 4th www.dvc.edu/careerpathways
Questions? aalbright@dvc.edu 925.969.2042