San Joaquin Valley College Hosts Skilled Trades Night on April 30

VISALIA, Calif. - April 15, 2026 - PRLog -- San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) will host a Skilled Trades Night at each of its locations on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 p.m. Community members are invited to tour the facilities, watch live demonstrations, explore training equipment, and learn more about SJVC's career-focused trade programs. Enrollment services, financial services, and career services teams will be available to answer questions about admissions, tuition, and career pathways.

Programs (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 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.

Learn more about SJVC and the SJVC Skilled Trades Night (https://info.sjvc.edu/skilled-trades-night-2026/) on Thursday, April 30, from 5-7 p.m.