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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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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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San José City College Breaks Ground on Career Education Complex

The San José City College campus community broke ground on the strikingly designed Career Education Complex scheduled for completion in 2024. The groundbreaking ceremony on Sept. 29 celebrated more than two years of planning for the $186.5 million project, one of the state’s biggest construction projects of its kind.

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