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SJCC Celebrates the Career Education Complex, Marking Largest Campus Investment in Decades

San José City College celebrated the completion of its Career Education Complex on April 15 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by students, community members, and elected officials. The four-story, 91,000-square-foot building has been in use since January, with approximately 140 course sections underway — representing a $188 million investment in workforce education.

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A First Day, Reimagined: Inside San José City College’s New Career Education Complex

San José City College opened its new Career Education Complex with a warm welcome for students on the first day of instruction. Now home to 140 class sections this spring, the building offers modern, collaborative spaces that elevate learning and signal a new chapter for the campus community.

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At San José City College, a New Building Reimagines the Work of Learning

San José City College’s new Career Education Complex marks a significant moment of reinvention for the campus. Designed as a flexible, light-filled hub for career learning, the building brings together advanced labs, student support, and civic space, reflecting the evolving role of community colleges in Silicon Valley.

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