Claim Your Career in the Bay Area
Discover the fastest-growing careers in the Bay Area while exploring trusted training resources to put you on a path to jobs that earn more.
Partnering for Success
Joining Together for COVID-19 Recovery
SkillUp Bay Area is proud to partner with JFF, JVS, Opportunity@Work, and Workday Foundation to connect local residents with in-demand job training and career opportunities through Bay Area Opportunity Onramps.
“What really sets this Bay Area collaboration apart from other job training and placement programs is the coalition’s unique partnerships,” said Maria Flynn, president and CEO of JFF and a SkillUp Coalition board member. “The coalition’s diverse partners, innovative tech platforms, training providers, and community leaders like JVS, with deep connections throughout the region, provide workers with a unique, end-to-end experience where they can connect to quality training and prepare them for quality roles and careers.”
Learn more about the most in-demand Bay Area careers while leveraging our training and community resources now!
Featured Bay Area Careers
Vetted short-term programs in high-growth careers
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Software Developer
Computer Programming: Java
10 months, $, Immersive -
Electrician
Electrician Trainee
3 months, $$, Part-time -
Medical Assistant
Clinical Medical Assisting
4 months, $$, Part-time -
Vocational Nurse
AS Degree Nursing
13 months, $$$, Immersive -
Truck Driver
Class A Truck Driver
1 month, $$$, Immersive -
Customer Service Rep
Call Center/ Telephone Services
1 month, $$, Part-time -
Carpenter
Carpentry: Certificate of Achievement
16 months, $$, Self-paced -
Logistics Coordinator
Warehouse and Forklift Operations
2.5 months, $$, Part-time
Find the career that’s right for you
Bay Area Resources
SkillUp Career Group Coaching
SkillUp Group Coaching Looking to land a new, more stable job in a growing field like healthcare, technology or business? SkillUp has launched a...
Facebook Career Coaching Group
SkillUp's Facebook Career Coaching Group is a supportive resource where you can ask questions of expert career coaches, connect with other career...
JVS San Francisco Bay Area
JVS Bay Area has a variety of resources for job seekers and anyone needing help with their resume, their job search, and overall support as they...
Life Resources Portal – One Degree
One degree provides resources for food, health, housing, education, financial, and many more life resources and easily allows you to browse by...
Bay Area HUD Housing
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offers a variety of housing resources, including rental assistance, housing vouchers, and...
Foodbank resources in the Bay Area
This list of aggregated food bank resources lists a variety of food bank services and food insecurity resources.
How SkillUp Helps Workers
Helping Workers Claim Their Career
Career Paths & Training
Our SkillUp platform provides recommended career pathways based on your previous jobs, how you like to work, and what industries are growing in your region. Easily find free and low-cost training programs that match your personal career goals.
Coaching & Community
Small group coaching sessions offer you the opportunity to work directly with expert career coaches on everything from resume writing to interview tips. Our social communities allow for networking and best practice sharing with other job seekers navigating their career journey.
Financial Support
Receive up to $1,000 towards your upskilling journey with the SkillUp Together Fund. Our newly launched fund provides financial assistance for workers seeking training programs with our preferred providers and can be used towards tuition, laptops, or other supports like daycare.
Job Opportunities
Connect to open jobs and employer insights that will help you focus your search. Quickly filter through our job posting catalog to find open opportunities within a 10 to 200 mile radius of your preferred location.
Get started with our 30-second career questionnaire today!
Stay Connected with SkillUp
Benefits of subscribing to SkillUp communications:
- Early access to new training programs and financial support opportunities
- Personalized notifications for career coaching sessions and new job resources
- Connect with our team to share your experiences, inform our services and follow our partner providers
FAQs
General Questions
So, how does SkillUp work? Here are answers to some of the most common questions we hear.
What exactly is upskilling?
Upskilling is the act of acquiring more career skills and connections through additional short-term education and training.
What do you mean by ‘in-demand jobs’?
SkillUp helps people discover jobs that pay well, plus offer opportunities for growth and advancement. Our career catalog spans business, technology, healthcare, skilled trades, and supply chain.
Why should I take the time to register with SkillUp?
We know this might be a very stressful time for you and we’ve built SkillUp to quickly provide relief to you and others in need. Our free tool can help you discover in-demand jobs available to you now or after a short training program. It takes less than two minutes to get your personalized recommendations.
How much do the training programs cost, will I have to take on debt?
We’ve done our best to find the best free and low-cost training programs where available, but some do require tuition. That’s because we want to make sure they are worth your time and will help you prepare for in-demand jobs. Soon we’ll be able to help you tap into available government financial aid and we’re working with partners to raise funds to help cover your tuition costs.
Do you offer any financial support?
Do you provide personal coaching or other 1:1 support?
We do offer small group career coaching sessions (virtually) and also have a wonderful Facebook Community that connects workers and supports looking to network during their career exploration. You can find detailed information within the “Coaching & Community” Resource page.
