Intro San Francisco
intro san francisco
The Essential Bootcamp for New Comers
LSF is Proud to launch a new interactive program with the mission to help newcomers navigate San Francisco with ease and confidence. Through a 6-week program, we provide essential insights on living in the city while fostering new friendships and a strong network of colleagues.
When relocating to a new city, it can take 2–3 years to truly find your way, build meaningful friendships, and establish a strong professional network. Intro San Francisco is designed to accelerate that journey—helping you accomplish in just six weeks what would typically take years!
2026 Program
Intro San Francisco will kick off it's inaugural program on Friday July, 18th.
- Session #1 – Friday, July 18th - History & Demographics
- Session #2 - Friday, July 25th - Government & Transportation
- Session #3 - Friday, July 1st - Rec and Park & Education
- Session #4 - Friday, August 8th - Public Safety & Homelessness
- Session #5 - Friday, August 15th - Culture / Cuisine / Neighborhoods
- Session #6 - Friday, August 22nd - The Arts
Intro San Francisco is a six-week program that meets once per week on Fridays. The first five classes are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. and the final class is 4-9 p.m.
Intro San Francisco tuition is $1,200, which includes materials, transportation, meals, speakers and venues. Employers often fund participant tuition from continuing education or professional development budgets.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO BE NEW
Intro San Francisco is an ideal way for mid-career professionals to connect with our city.
It’s great for lifelong and new residents alike. Learn about the history and culture and discover the organizations, institutions, resources and venues that shape San Francisco.
Who should consider participating in Intro San Francisco
You! This series is for people in new roles or new to our region or anyone ready to get involved. You don’t have to be new. Intro San Francisco is an ideal way for mid-career professionals to connect with our city and it’s great for lifelong and new residents alike. Learn about our history and culture and discover the organizations, institutions, resources and venues that shape San Francisco. Discover more about business, government, education, quality of life, regional partners and the arts.
What is the time commitment?
The six-week program involves one class per week, held on Fridays. The first five classes are 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m., and the final class is 4-9 p.m.
Where are the weekly sessions held?
All over town. Sessions are held in a variety of unique locations to acquaint class members with San Francisco's treasures.