MGE was a subconsultant to Rhetta & Associates for the development of 3 new 140 to 150 person dormitories at the Sacramento Job Corps Center, housing 412 men and women. Civil and structural design was provided by MGE and included salvage and demolition of existing facilities, roadway and parking lot improvements, underground utility relocation and improvement including water, storm, sewer, gas, fire, and irrigation. In addition, MGE provided construction support, conflict resolution, and completion of as-built record drawings.
Founded in 1964, Job Corps is America’s leading residential employment training program. As one of over 100 centers nationwide, the Sacramento Job Corps Center (JCC) exists to enhance the employability of today’s youth. Through delivery of quality instruction and comprehensive support services, the JCC provides a safe living environment conducive to learning. The Sacramento Job Corps Center is committed to the vocational, academic and social skills development of each and every trainee.
Sacramento Job Corps Center is a large campus, located in a residential area of south Sacramento. The site was formerly the training academy for the California Highway Patrol. Through vocational skills training (VST) projects, almost all of the 54 buildings have been renovated. Six new vocational training buildings have been completed and both the male and female dormitory complexes are newly constructed additions. A third new dormitory was completed in 2003. This dorm is used as a transitional living setting for students who have completed their training and are in various stages of exiting the program. The dorms are attractively decorated. There is a recreational facility and gymnasium where trainees can participate in activities during their non-training hours.