Herminia Villareal, aka Minnie, was a mother of seven starting a new job teaching preschool and went to San José City College to get her degree to teach Head Start in the 1970s starting her on a new career she loved.
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SJCC Arts Programs Inspire the Community
To celebrate our Centennial we looked back on 100 years in the arts at San José City College. Learn how arts programs transform and inspire.
SJCC’s New Engineering Program Debuts Classes
Introducing San José City College’s Engineering Department. New, UC and CSU transferable engineering classes are being offered now!
San José City College Centennial: Marcos Bretón
Journalist and San José City College alum Marcos Bretón was born and raised in San José and attended San José High School where he had his first exposure to journalism working on the San José High Herald thinking it would be a fun class to take. It was at San…
SJCC Centennial: Trailblazing Career Education for Silicon Valley
From Agriculture to Laser Technology and Graphic Design. Learn how Career Education at SJCC has changed over the years and how we’re preparing students for Silicon Valley jobs.
Don’t Miss Out on Financial Aid Opportunities at SJCC
From FAFSA support to local scholarships — Financial Aid at SJCC has your back. Take advantage of financial aid to unleash new opportunities.
San José City College Centennial: Olympian Dr. André Phillips
Before San José City College alum and Olympic gold medal winner, Dr. André Phillips won gold in the 400-meter hurdles at the 1988 Seoul Olympics, he made a very important decision in high school. Dr. Phillips turned down a full ride at UCLA to go to San José City College…
San José City College Centennial: Olympian Millard Hampton
Learn more about San José City College’s storied track and field program by watching the premiere of Against All Odds: The Olympic Heroes of City College. At the 1976 Montreal Olympics, a relatively unknown sprinter, San José City College alum Millard Hampton, would go on to win a gold and…
San José City College Centennial: Bert Bonanno
Learn more about how Bert Bonanno developed a world-class track and field program at San José City College. Watch the premiere of Against All Odds: The Olympic Heroes of City College. San José has long been known as the “Track Capital of the World.” How does a city first known…
Want to Become a Successful Skin Care Specialist?
SJCC offers one of the best esthetician programs in the Bay Area. Learn how you can launch your career as a licensed esthetician fast.