The College and Career Center works with all grade levels to assist in their college and/or career journey. The College and Career Advisor and The Advise Texas College advisor, assist seniors with college applications, FAFSA, college admissions, waivers, TSI testing, trade school, certifications, Military, and ASVAB. The center consists of many college readiness programs such as GEAR UP, Talent Search, Upward Bound, Breakthrough Central Texas, and College Forward. If you're looking to prepare for college, explore these programs on this website!
Location: K102 (College and Career Center)
DVHS College and Career Advisor: Ricky Perez
Advise Texas College Advisor: Terry Dolo
advise.texas@dvisd.net (Terry Dol0)
2023-2024
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Winter Wonderland Banquet
The College and Career Center hosted a Winter Wonderland Banquet Banquet for our Juniors and Seniors who are apart of Upward Bound, Talent Search, College Possible, and Breakthrough Central Texas. We invited the men of Alpha Phi Alpha to do a speak and stroll segment. We also hosted Sebastian Sanders as our guest speaker. Sebastian owns multiple non profits in the Houston area that helps marginalized communities
College Fair
2023-2024
The College and Career Center hosted over 70 Universities for our TACROA College Fair.
ElevateHER: College and Career Connections
Unlock endless possibilities with 'ElevateHer: College and Career Connections.' This program offers you the chance to connect with experienced professionals who've been where you are now. Through informal conversations, they'll provide insights, advice, and guidance to help you navigate the exciting world of college and careers. Ready to gain valuable insights and make informed decisions?
Fill out this simple form, and get ready to connect with those who've walked the path before you.
Feel free to email scholarships@youngwomensalliance.org with any questions.
Paying For College Workshop
College Application workshop
College Application Workshop .pdf
Young Woman's Alliance College Essay Workshop
2022-2023
Young Woman's Alliance Scholarship Recipients
Class of 2023
Decision Day Class of 2023
This event celebrated seniors who will be attending college after high school. This ceremony was organized by the College and Career Center and GEAR UP. At this events, The Young Woman's Alliance announced there 7 scholarship winners and they each received a $5,000 scholarship. We also announced the Roy's Sisters scholarship winners. In addition we had a cord ceremony for all the College readiness programs. Lastly, Students came on stage and declared their college decision. Keys photography took pictures so we can remember forever.
Decision Day
Sign Up by April 5th
Event: April 13th (Catering will be provided)
IVY LEAGUE BOUND
NOEL MENDEZ
Dell Scholarship ($20,000) and Amazon Future Engineer Scholarship ($40,000) Recipient
Noel Mendez has received two scholarships from Dell and Amazon. Dell has given Noel a $20,000 Scholarship which included a new laptop (4 year warranty), $500 textbook credit, and Teletherapy. He also received a $40,000 Scholarship from Amazon . This is an incredible accomplishment and we are so proud of him!
University of Texas
Impact Scholarship Recipient
Nathaniel James received an $80,000 scholarship from the University of Texas
Impact Scholarships recognize incoming high-potential students who are making an impact in their local communities
This is an amazing achievement and we are so proud of him!
DVHS Career and Trade Fair
2022-2023
The College and Career Center hosted a Career and Trade Fair for the student of Del Valle High School. The CCC collaborated with Monica Magallanes from Workforce Solutions to bring in over 60 companies to Del Valle High School. This included companies like Tesla, Dell, UT law, trade schools, unions, social workers, women's empowerment and a variety of employment and informational opportunities for the students.
Class of 2024 Senior Summer Bridge Program
Class of 2024 College Prep Meeting
The College and Career Center hosted a "Class of 2024 College Prep Meeting" after school. Over 112 Juniors attended this event as they prepare for their Senior year and to get ready for the college application process.
Texas Southern University College Tour
Prairie View A&M University Tour
College and Career Center February Newsletter
February 2023 New's Letter .pdfCollege Fair (Class of '23 and '24)
2021-2022
THE YOUNG WOMAN'S ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS CLASS OF 2022
The non profit "The Young Women's Alliance" selected five Senior Del Valle ladies and they each received a $5,000 scholarship. With collaboration with the College and Career Center, this event was organized and coordinated to award these five students. Counsel member Vanessa Fuentes representing District 2 was in attendance at this event as she is a member of the young Women's Alliance. The YWA hired a videographer and interviewed the Del Valle recipients. Thank you to the YWA for offering this opportunity to our future women leaders. Del Valle is incredibly proud of these receipts and can't wait to see what the future holds for these Cardinals.
College and Career Readiness Night 21-22
The College and Career Center hosted a college and career readiness night. The CCC invited Upward Bound, Talent Search, Gear Up, Breakthrough Central Texas, Austin Community College High School programs, JROTC, The Army Reserves, The Army, The Marines, Capital Idea, and Foundation Communities College Pub. These organization set up tables in the 9th grade cafeteria to expose students to different institutions that offer resources in college and career readiness. Talents Search and Upward Bound provided pizza and Chick-Fil-A, while GEAR Up supplied cupcakes. There were many prizes given out, such as two prom tickets. Over 200 students participate in this after school event.
Decision Day
Class of 2022
Dasjah Martinez coordinated Decision Day with Ricky Perez and the Talent Search Search's Staff's, Cynthia Gill and Christie Scott. This event was organized to celebrate the Seniors who are going to a University/College, getting a trade certification, or going into the military. Austin Community College and UT were in attendance to celebrate those who will be attending their school with swag. In addition, UTA and Texas State also provided students with goodies. Talent Search provided food for the senior class and a grapefruit toast was made by the College and Career Center staff to celebrate their students accomplishment . Photographer, Keyawna Glaze took pictures of this event.
