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iGrad’s Budget and Smart Spending tutorial helps SJVC students learn money management

by Nyla on September 25, 2018

This summer, 10 SJVC campuses participated in the launch of iGrad, an online portal and in-class tutorial offered to students enrolled in all programs that teaches practical financial tips and skills. The lessons provide information on things like how to save money, handle finances and create easy-to-manage budgets. Promoted through the Financial Literacy Department, the …

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Students and faculty participating in the 2018 Vent Race at SJVC Rancho Cordova

Vent Race Kicks off Rancho Cordova Open House

by Nyla on August 7, 2018

For the seventh year in a row, Rancho Cordova’s Respiratory Therapy program students organized their annual Vent Race to raise funds for Folsom Cordova Community Partnership and for the sheer entertainment of over 200 attendees. It is also the perfect occasion for the campus to host an Open House. “Students, their families and friends, and …

Posted in News and Events / Rancho Cordova / Respiratory Therapy / Surgical Technologist

Electrician program now available at SJVC’s Temecula campus

by Nyla on July 31, 2018

There is a shortage of skilled electricians in California, and SJVC is committed to filling that need by training technicians through its electrician program. We’re pleased to announce that the electrician program is now enrolling students at the Temecula campus. “We have a shortage of electricians, for two important reasons,” says Jim DeBerry, Division Manager …

Posted in Electrical Technology / News and Events / Temecula

SJVC Partners with SkyWest Airlines; Temecula campus now offers Electrician program

by Nyla on July 31, 2018

SkyWest and SJVC partner to offer Fresno Aviation grads a direct path to commercial aircraft maintenance career SJVC is pleased to announce that the Fresno Aviation campus recently partnered with SkyWest Airlines to form an Apprentice program. This exciting new venture will prepare graduates who have earned their Airframe and PowerPlant licenses to step into coveted mechanic …

Posted in Aviation Maintenance Technology / Electrical Technology / Fresno / News and Events / Temecula

SJVC Career Services Regional Director Devon with her new hair cut

Wigs for Kids inspires SJVC staffer to make the kindest cut of all

by Nyla on July 24, 2018

Devon Dilley, Regional Career Services Director for the Fresno and Madera campuses, had an idea for a way to motivate students on both campuses to raise money for Brain Cancer Awareness Month. “I told students that if they could raise $1,000, they could cut my hair,” says Devon. Veronica Behringer, Dean of Student Services on …

Posted in Fresno / Madera / News and Events

SJVC Fresno aircraft maintenance students working on aircraft

SkyWest Airlines and SJVC Partner to Offer Aviation Grads a Direct Path to Commercial Aircraft Maintenance Career

by Nyla on July 20, 2018

SJVC’s Fresno Aviation campus recently partnered with SkyWest Airlines to form an Apprentice program. This exciting new venture will prepare graduates who have earned their Airframe and PowerPlant licenses to step into coveted mechanic positions with SkyWest’s aircraft maintenance team. “This partnership is an Apprentice program designed for Aviation Maintenance Technology students who want to …

Posted in Aviation Maintenance Technology / News and Events

San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. signs agreement to acquire Carrington College

by SJVC on June 29, 2018

San Joaquin Valley College, Inc. is pleased to announce that it has signed an agreement to acquire Carrington College from Adtalem Global Education. We intend to keep Carrington College as a separate education entity, with its existing name, allied health programs, campuses and team. The transaction requires accreditor and regulatory approvals before it is complete, …