YIMBY-Yes In My Back Yard!

Right in Vallejo's back yard there are three post-secondary schools to choose from.  Each one different and special in its own right.  This is an incredible opportunity for local citizens to take advantage of increasing their employability skills without a commute.

First school to be highlighted is California Maritime Academy (also known as Cal Maritime) California State University's smallest campus but huge on educational offerings.  Located on a bluff with the best views in town, this college is on a growth spurt. Over the course of the next few years a new Residence Hall, Physical Educations Building, and state of the art Simulation Center will be built.  Recently complete buildings include the Technology Center and Engineering Lab.

This school offers bachelor's degrees in business administration, facilities engineering technology, global studies/maritime affairs, marine engineering technology, marine transportation and mechanical engineering.  It is the only West Coast maritime academy.  It is one the best kept secrets in higher education opportunities.

Solano Community College Vallejo Center is brand spanking newly located at 545 Columbus Parkway.  This opening is a homecoming of sorts as Solano Community College originally opened in Vallejo in 1945 before locating to Fairfield campus.  This campus location is state of the art, covering 40,000 sq ft and will be able to serve 3,000 students once it is fully built out.  This campus will feature lecture and lab spaces fully integrated with technology and the latest multi-media resources for leaning.  The new center currently has a science lab, computer lab, learning lab, art classroom multi-use rooms, faculty, student and administrative services.  You won't have to go far to take a variety of classes to meet your higher learning needs and wants.

Last but not least is Touro University.  This college has been rapidly expanding on Mare Island.  Mare Island is full of history, once being a busy, thriving naval base.  Surrounded by San Pablo Bay, huge trees line the streets, quiet neighborhoods reminiscent of years past, this campus is the perfect location to focus on graduate health related careers and teacher preparation programs. Touro is active in the community and committed to providing educations on the cutting edge. Graduating students are well equipped to secure well paid careers.

For more information about schools in Vallejo, contact Melanie Ross, your trusted Real Estate Resource, by calling/text 707-319-2828 or email Melanie.Ross@solanopacific.com or visit www.MelanieRossRealEstate.com