SF-Peninsula
Subregion Overview
The colleges in the San Francisco-Peninsula (SF-Pen) Subregion serve San Mateo and San Francisco Counties. Together, these counties have a population of approximately 1.6 million people.
City College of San Francisco is the only community college in the City and County of San Francisco. Three colleges, Cañada College, College of San Mateo and Skyline College make up the San Mateo Community College District.
These four colleges work with a variety of systems partners, including two workforce development boards, 25 school districts, and a diverse set of industry partners.
Subregional Director
Jeff D’Andria
sf-pen@baccc.net
Counties served:
San Francisco, San Mateo
Jeff convenes community colleges, employers, and regional partners in the SF-Peninsula subregion to translate labor market data into shared priorities and coordinated action, aligning educational programs with local workforce needs and expanding opportunity for students and families across the region.
In Demand Sectors
The sectors in the SF-Peninsula region with the highest demand for middle-skill workers with median hourly earnings of above $26 are:
- Business & Entrepreneurship
- Healthcare
- Energy, Construction, & Utilities
- Advanced Transportation & Logistics
College Contacts
Key Initiatives
SF-Peninsula Career Education Convening
In April 2026, the subregion brought together Career Education faculty, staff, and students from across the four colleges for a full day of learning, collaboration and dialogue. Held at Skyline College, the event featured a keynote address on AI and the Future of Work, a presentation on the subregion’s labor market, and panels of students and local employers. The next SF-Peninsula Career Education Convening is tentatively scheduled for February 2028.
Subregional Internship Pathways
This project expands paid work-based learning opportunities for Career Education students at colleges in San Francisco and San Mateo Counties, while helping employers strengthen supervision and training capacity. Students will have access to project-based learning opportunities in Architecture and the Built Environment, IT/Cybersecurity, and Business/ Entrepreneurship. A learning-focused model aligns employer training capacity with student motivation, improving internship quality and pathways to employment.
Success Stories
Building Pathways Across the Bay
