SJCC Career Education Complex
Preparing Students for High-Demand Careers
A First Day, Reimagined: Inside San José City College’s New Career Education Complex
The doors are open at SJCC’s new Career Education Complex. From first arrivals to first impressions, students are already feeling the impact. With 140 classes held here this spring, it’s a new chapter built around opportunity, access, and what’s next.
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 Includes
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.