In the evening, Mission instructors turn Intel conference rooms into classrooms. A partnership with Sun Microsystems has resulted in the opening of two labs and has produced many career choices for our students. The equipment, which Sun discounted 65 percent, allows students to learn crucial Internet and systems administration skills. West Valley College obtained grants to build an Idea Studio. The student run business, West Valley Design Group, creates websites for businesses and nonprofit organizations out of the Idea Studio.
Students produce web banners, websites, logos, CD-ROMs, and videos.
Students from West Valley and nearby high schools are able to gain the experience they need for Internet careers through the West Valley Design Group. Fees are based on a sliding scale. Teamwork saves taxpayer dollars Across the nation, other colleges have partnerships with corporations and work with their neighbors. The difference in Silicon Valley is the incredible number of colleges and corporations located in such a small area. Silicon Valley has six community colleges and 400 high-tech corporations within 20 miles of each other.