Trades & Technical Programs at SJVC’s San Leandro Campus
Opened in 2025, San Joaquin Valley College in San Leandro offers a hands-on, career-focused Electrical Technology program to students interested in pursuing electricity-related careers. The campus is a 10-minute drive from downtown San Leandro; it is accessible by public transit and close to shopping and dining.
Campus Information
SJVC San Leandro Campus
Hours of Operation
Monday-Thursday
8:00am-10:00pm
Friday
8:00am-5:00pm
A Convenient Bay Area Campus
The SJVC San Leandro campus is located at the intersection of E 14th Street and Fairmount Drive. The campus offers Electrical Technology training to students from San Leandro and surrounding communities, including San Lorenzo, Ashland, Cherryland, and Castro Valley. Students can access the campus using AC Transit and nearby BART stations.
In addition to the Electrical Technology program, students have access to online library resources, a Student Success Center, and support from enrollment, financial, and career services.
Available Trades & Technical Programs at SJVC’s San Leandro Campus
Electrical Technology
Electricians install, maintain, and repair electrical power, communications, lighting, and control systems in homes, businesses, and factories, and may work in residential, commercial, or industrial settings. (1) According to Build California, the demand for electricians in Northern California through 2030 is “extreme,” making the job market favorable for skilled individuals. (2)
SJVC’s Electrical Technology program provides students with hands-on, practical training, including how to install, maintain, and repair electrical equipment and systems safely, competently, and professionally. The program helps students learn effective techniques and best practices in the field and prepares them for a range of roles, including:
- Electrician
- Electrical Technician
- Solar Energy Technician/Installer
- Security and Fire Alarm System Installer
Earn your Certificate of Completion or Associate Degree in Electrical Technology in as few as 10-14 months. For more information about electrician training, check out our Electrician Career Guide.
Why Choose the San Leandro Campus?
Opened in 2025, San Joaquin Valley College in San Leandro offers accessible, career-focused Electrical Technology training to students in San Leandro and surrounding Bay Area communities. Students benefit from online library resources and the Student Success Center, which provides enrollment, financial, and career services. Students report positive experiences with supportive staff, experienced instructors, hands-on activities, and a welcoming campus environment.
Hands-On Learning and Student Resources
Electrical Technology is a hands-on field. Reflecting this, the SJVC San Leandro campus provides practical instruction in electrical concepts, installation, maintenance, safety, testing, and troubleshooting through hands-on labs where students can practice their skills in a safe environment.
Outside of the classroom and labs, students find the Student Success Center’s reference materials, textbooks, journals, and computers helpful. The library website offers additional online resources so that students can study at home as well as on campus.
Frequently Asked Questions About SJVC's San Leandro Campus
- U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. (n.d.). Electricians. U.S. Department of Labor. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
- Build California. (n.d.). Electricians. Build California