City Times

City College welcomes prospective students for Open House

Annual event showcases academics, exceptional student work and dynamic campus community

Joel Nevarez, Sean Monney, and Shamere Grimes • April 21, 2023

Prospective students from all over San Diego County toured San Diego City College's campus for the annual Open House on April 20.

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Study: SDCCD career education programs add $1.6B boost to local economy

Programs like cybersecurity, child development, cosmetology and photography impact region in drastic, positive way

Kenneth Jaimes, Multimedia Journalist • September 14, 2022

Career education programs offered within the San Diego Community College District have an economic impact of $1.6 billion in the San Diego region, according to a study done by Lightcast.

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City College Block Party showcases student skills, successes

The semester-ending event aims to demonstrate work and skills achieved by students.

Melisa Cabello-Cuahutle, News Editor • December 5, 2019

As tradition dictates, San Diego City College held its biannual Block Party this Thursday, in order to showcase students work and invite them to learn about other classes and professors.

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From Cubicles to Cuticles: City College student leaves corporate America

Michael Celatka uses knowledge and experience in marketing to further cosmetology program.

Angel Cazares, Arts and Culture Editor • October 30, 2019

Many have an idea of what it means to work in corporate America with its constant repetition and the profit-driven motivation needed to succeed. Some students are registered at City College because they are attracted to this very lifestyle.

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Cosmetology lab offers “relaxation with a purpose”

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • April 30, 2018

Amid noisy downtown traffic and towering concrete buildings of City College, I was surprised to find such tranquil respite within the Skin Bar at the Career Technology Center (V-Building).

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Cosmetology Department expands career training programs

Students gain salon experience and business management skills

Monica de la Cruz, Managing Editor • April 18, 2018

April 18, 2018 As spring graduation approaches, a small number of San Diego City College students (16 percent, according to SDCC Factbook 2017) are preparing to advance their career through vocational...