Work has begun on the San Diego Community College District’s West City Campus in Point Loma. Ground was broken Nov. 14, and the new facility is scheduled to open in late 2008, said school officials.”¨
The 39,000-square-foot building will replace a pre-World War II facility that has served the Point Loma community as an elementary school, high school and, for the past 30 years, a major campus of San Diego Continuing Education, the citywide SDCCD noncredit program serving adult learners.ӬӬ
The $14 million facility will feature a state-of-the-art culinary kitchen, simulating a real-world working environment where students will prepare for employment in the hospitality industry.ӬӬ
Classes in computer sciences and office skills, English as a Second Language and parenting will also be taught at the campus, along with the Older Adults program, including fitness, nutrition and retirement living.ӬӬ
A key feature of the facility will be a unique auditorium where the campus intends to hold performances and host speakers of interest to the community. ҬӬ
Continuing Education President Anthony Beebe, SDCCD Chancellor Constance Carroll and Chuck Pretto, president of the North Bay Business Association, spoke during the groundbreaking about the hopes and dreams being realized for the district, continuing education and the community.ӬӬ
West City Point Loma campus was designed by the RJC architectural firm and is being constructed by Soltek Pacific to green building standards, district officials said. The new facility is funded by Proposition S, approved by voters in 2002.Ӭ
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