PHOENIX - s4story -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony to celebrate the opening of its Phoenix campus on Thursday, April 9, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event will take place at 8836 N 23rd Ave, Bldg B, Phoenix, AZ 85021.

Community members, local leaders, and campus representatives are invited to attend the ceremony, which will include remarks from campus leadership, opportunities to tour the facility, and light refreshments.

"The opening of the SJVC Phoenix campus represents an important step in expanding access to career-focused education in Arizona," said Ron Gardner, Vice President of Operations at SJVC. "This campus is designed to support students with hands-on training that aligns with workforce needs in the region."

The SJVC Phoenix campus offers career training programs in Electrical Technology and Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC-R). These programs are designed to provide hands-on training and practical skills to help prepare students for entry-level careers in the trades.

"The ribbon-cutting ceremony is an opportunity to welcome the community and showcase the learning environment where students will build practical skills for careers in the skilled trades," Gardner added.

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SJVC has been serving communities since 1977, with a focus on student success and workforce readiness. As the needs of local employers evolve, the college continues to expand its offerings to provide career training that can lead to meaningful employment opportunities.

For more information on SJVC, visit www.SJVC.edu.

About San Joaquin Valley College

San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) is an accredited private college that provides career-focused curriculum and instruction to its students. Founded in 1977, SJVC has multiple campuses throughout California – plus an online division – and offers accelerated Certificate, Associate and Bachelor of Science degree programs. A second-generation, family-run college, SJVC has awarded more than 83,000 certificates and degrees preparing professionally trained graduates for jobs in business, medical, and technical career fields.

San Joaquin Valley College is accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC), 1080 Marina Village Parkway, Suite 500, Alameda, CA 94501, (510) 748-9001. The WSCUC is an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation can be found at www.WSCUC.org.