The Central Region features a diverse array of
15 community colleges. Together, the participants form the most
powerful collection of economic development and workforce education
providers anywhere in the free world. In all, the 10 districts
are comprised of 14 separate community colleges. The colleges/districts
serve the citizenry of 12 entire counties and portions of an
additional six counties for a region wide total of 18 counties.
Total population of the region is slightly more than 3.5 million
residents and grew less than 5 % during the past five years.
The Central Region community colleges represent a rich tradition
of service and annually serve nearly 120,000 of the state's
community college students enrolled in vocational courses.
A strong local and regional economy relies on having available
the services that business owners need. It requires a well-trained
and educated workforce, capable of contributing to the competitiveness
and high performance of successful companies. Above all, the
Central Region colleges are committed to nurturing the economic
growth of the region. Collaborative projects are designed expressly
to address the training, educational, and assistance needs of
selected businesses in the region.
Report from the Regional Vice President, June 2008 
North/Far
North
San
Francisco Bay Area
