~$25/hour
healthcare, IT support, logistics, skilled trades, public sector
8,000+
Looking for other locations? Explore all locations.
The Bay Area’s job market moves fast, but many roles remain accessible without a four-year degree. These paths continue to show steady demand:
Ongoing housing and infrastructure projects drive continued hiring across trades.
Ports, distribution centers, and last-mile delivery networks depend on reliable logistics workers.
Clinics and hospital systems across the region rely on trained support roles to keep patient care moving.
City, county, and regional agencies hire for administrative, maintenance, transit, and public services roles that value reliability and hands-on skills.
Tech-heavy workplaces still need help desk and systems support roles that focus on skills, not diplomas.
Dense housing and commercial spaces create steady work for maintenance and operations teams.
Not all training takes years. SkillUp connects you to affordable and free programs run by nonprofits, workforce boards, and trusted training partners to help you build job-ready skills in a matter of weeks or months:
Every job listed on SkillUp meets clear standards:
In the Bay Area, that includes roles like patient support staff, technical support specialists, operations coordinators, delivery drivers, and facilities technicians.
SkillUp is so much more than a job board. Our free tools support you through each step:
SkillUp is a free platform built for workers. Here’s what makes it different:
We’ve done the hard work of filtering out low-value options so you can focus on building your future.
Healthcare support, IT support, logistics, skilled trades, and operations roles often start at wages that reflect local living costs.
SkillUp features programs that can be completed in under 12 months, though some can be finished in as little as 2 to 4 weeks!
Yes. Apprenticeships are common in construction, electrical, and mechanical trades and allow you to earn while you learn.
Many Bay Area employers are located near major transit routes. SkillUp helps you filter roles by location so you can focus on what works for you.
