San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is opening its doors for a Skilled Trades Night at SJVC campuses across California and Arizona on Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to 7 p.m.
Whether you’re exploring a career change, researching options for a family member, or simply curious about what a trades education looks like up close, this event offers a firsthand look at what SJVC’s trades programs have to offer.
What to Expect at SJVC’s Skilled Trades Night
Attendees can tour campus facilities, watch live program demonstrations, and get a close look at the training equipment students use in SJVC’s trades programs. Representatives from enrollment services, financial services, and career services will also be available to answer questions about admissions, tuition, and career pathways.
“Our Skilled Trades Night at SJVC will provide prospective students and their families with the chance to experience our programs firsthand,” said Ron Gardner, Vice President of Operations at SJVC. “It’s an opportunity to connect with our campuses, meet our faculty and staff, and learn how SJVC supports students in preparing for meaningful careers in their communities.”
Trades Programs Featured (Availability Varies by Location)
Construction Management: SJVC’s Construction Management program prepares students to plan and complete construction projects while ensuring safety and compliance. Students learn how to manage residential and commercial construction projects and may earn an associate of science in as few as 14 months.
Electrical Technology: Trains students to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems with hands-on experience in wiring, lighting, and troubleshooting. Upon completion of the program, students should be able to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems in a safe, competent, and professional manner.
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R): Prepares students to work as HVAC-R technicians, learning installation, repair, and maintenance of temperature control equipment. Students may earn a Certificate of Completion in as few as 10 months.
Aviation Maintenance Technology at SJVC’s Fresno – Trades Education Center (TEC): SJVC’s Aviation Maintenance Technology (AMT) program in Fresno prepares students with the skills and technical knowledge they need to perform maintenance on aircraft airframe (body) and powerplant (engine). The program focuses on turbine and jet engine systems, aircraft repair, and FAA standards.
Maintenance Technician: SJVC’s Maintenance Technician program is designed to provide students with fundamental hands-on training on industrial systems and equipment. It helps prepare students for entry-level careers in equipment maintenance and repair. Students can complete a certificate in as few as seven months.
SJVC’s Skilled Trades Night Locations
SJVC’s Skilled Trades Night runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at the following SJVC locations:
- Antelope Valley (Lancaster), 42135 10th Street West, Suite 200, Lancaster, CA 93534
- Bakersfield, 201 New Stine Rd., Bakersfield, CA 93309
- Fresno, Trades Education Center, 4985 East Andersen Ave., Fresno, CA 93727
- Modesto (Salida), 5380 Pirrone Rd., Salida, CA 95368
- Ontario, 4580 Ontario Mills Pkwy., Ontario, CA 91764
- Phoenix, 8836 N. 23rd Ave., Bldg. B, Phoenix, AZ 85021
- Rancho Mirage, 34275 Monterey Ave., Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
- Sacramento, 8909 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento, CA 95826
- San Leandro, 15555 E. 14th St., Suite 500, San Leandro, CA 94577
- Temecula, 27270 Madison Ave., Suite 103, Temecula, CA 92590
- Victor Valley (Hesperia), 9331 Mariposa Rd., Hesperia, CA 92344
- Visalia, 8344 West Mineral King Ave., Visalia, CA 93291
Reserve Your Spot
Space at each location is limited, so community members interested in attending are encouraged to learn more and register for SJVC’s Skilled Trades Night before Sept. 16.