SJCC Career Education Complex
Preparing Students for High-Demand Careers
Career Education Complex
San José City College’s new Career Education Complex is a future-focused hub for hands-on learning. Opening Spring 2026, it features state-of-the-art labs, modern classrooms, collaboration spaces, and industry-aligned programs that connect students to real-world skills, high-demand careers, and opportunities across Silicon Valley.
Overview
The new Career Education Complex is a major campus upgrade designed to expand hands-on learning, modern labs, and student support at San José City College. It is the largest Measure X project on campus and will become the central hub for Career Education programs.
- Architect: Steinberg Hart
- Builder: Flint Builders
- Size: ~120,000 sq. ft. (new + renovated)
- Location: Main SJCC Campus, Moorpark Avenue
- Bond Funding: Part of Measure X, the district’s $748 million capital improvement bond
Where Learning Meets Industry
What the Building Will Include
Modern Classrooms & Labs
- State-of-the-art computer labs
- Specialized program labs for high-demand careers
- Spaces for medical assisting, technology programs, skilled trades, and more
Student Support Spaces
- Study areas, lounge spaces, and open collaboration zones
- Offices for faculty, tutoring support, and career services
- A bright, open atrium for gathering and events
Spaces That Bring People Together
- A large central “learning commons” area
- Outdoor terraces and shaded seating areas
- A cross-walk connection that links the new building to renovated facilities
Design Highlights
- Striking four-story design with panoramic campus views
- Sustainable, energy-efficient systems and modern building technology
- Natural light throughout the building
- Rooftop and outdoor learning areas
- Seismically advanced design for long-term safety
Why It Matters for Students
- More hands-on learning opportunities in real-world settings
- Improved access to high-tech labs for growing fields
- Better coordination of student services supporting Career Education pathways
- Flexible study and gathering areas designed around student needs
- A signature building that strengthens SJCC’s connection to Silicon Valley employers
Why It Matters for Campus Employees
- Modern classrooms and instructional spaces
- Consolidated faculty offices and collaboration areas
- Updated building systems, improved accessibility, and upgraded technology
- A more efficient, student-centered layout for delivering services
Project Timeline
- Design-build team selected: 2020
- Groundbreaking: September 2022
- Construction: 2022–2025
- Projected Opening: Planned for 2025
Part of a Larger Vision
The Career Education Complex is the flagship project of Measure X and represents the college’s ongoing commitment to creating future-ready learning environments. It will support programs that connect students directly to high-growth industries, local employers, and workforce opportunities across Silicon Valley.