What Educate Maine does

Educate Maine is a nonprofit organization headquartered at 482 Congress Street in Portland, Maine that operates as a business-led education advocacy and workforce development intermediary. Founded in 2011, the organization convenes educators, employers, and policymakers to address Maine's education-to-career pipeline, with explicit focus on teacher recruitment and retention, youth and registered apprenticeships, computer science education, and STEM access. Its stated work includes data-driven research through annual Education Indicators reports and policy advocacy at both state and federal levels, including a senior-led effort on early childhood care and education.

The organization manages a portfolio of seven primary programs: the Teach Maine Center (teacher recruitment and retention initiative), the Education Leaders Experience (ELE, a yearlong professional development program for school leaders at $1,425 tuition), Maine Career Catalyst (employer partnerships and registered apprenticeship programs supporting 500 summer interns annually), the Maine Mobile BIOLAB (a mobile STEM laboratory reaching 5,000+ students across 26 schools in its first year), Project>Login (computer science education expansion), the Maine Teacher of the Year recognition program (administered jointly with the Maine Department of Education), and the MaineSpark coalition (a 120+ member cross-sector coalition targeting 70% postsecondary credential attainment by 2035).

Educate Maine operates a diversified nonprofit revenue model with no single dominant commercial stream. Funding sources include federal grants (including $525,000 for the Teach Maine Center championed by Senator Angus King and $1.4 million from the Maine Department of Labor for expanded teaching apprenticeships), corporate sponsorships from major Maine employers (Bank of America, Bath Iron Works, Cianbro, IDEXX, Microsoft, Unum, WEX), individual donations and Donor Advised Funds (Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, BNY Mellon), and program tuition. The organization maintains a 15+ person staff and over 35 documented strategic partnerships spanning universities, state agencies, K-12 associations, and national nonprofits.

Name

Educate Maine

Legal name

Educate Maine

Website

https://educatemaine.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Educate Maine is a Portland-based nonprofit advancing education-to-career pathways through programs including the Teach Maine Center, Education Leaders Experience, Maine Career Catalyst apprenticeships, and Maine Mobile BIOLAB. It serves Maine educators, employers, students, and policymakers via advocacy, research, and convening.

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Product category

Education Advocacy and Workforce Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Apprenticeship Training (611513)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Literacy & Maker Education Nonprofits (BPAGADAG)

Keywords

• Education workforce development
• Teacher recruitment programs
• Education advocacy nonprofit
• Workforce apprenticeship programs
• STEM education initiatives

Headquarters

HQ city

Portland

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Grants and Federal Funding: Educate Maine receives federal funding for specific initiatives such as the $525,000 grant for the Teach Maine Center to improve teacher recruitment and retention, and $1.4 million grant from Maine Department of Labor for teacher apprenticeship programs.
2. Donations and Charitable Contributions: The organization accepts donations from individuals and through Donor Advised Funds (DAF) from Fidelity Charitable, Schwab Charitable, and BNY Mellon.
3. Corporate and Foundation Sponsorship: Major funders include Bank of America, Bangor Savings Bank, Bath Iron Works, Cianbro, IDEXX, Microsoft, Unum, WEX, and numerous other Maine-based companies and foundations that support education and workforce development programs.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Educate Maine is a nonprofit organization that operates a portfolio of education and workforce development programs across Maine. It advances teacher recruitment and retention through the Teach Maine Center, runs professional development for education leaders via the Education Leaders Experience, supports workforce pathways through Maine Career Catalyst internships and registered apprenticeships, delivers STEM education via the Maine Mobile BIOLAB, and convenes cross-sector coalitions such as MaineSpark.

Product overview

Educate Maine is a nonprofit organization that manages a portfolio of interconnected programs focused on career readiness and education workforce development across Maine. The core offerings include the Teach Maine Center (teacher recruitment/retention initiative), Education Leaders Experience (ELE - executive professional development), Maine Career Catalyst (workforce partnerships and apprenticeships), Project>Login (computer science education), Maine Mobile BIOLAB (mobile STEM lab), Maine Teacher of the Year (recognition program), and MaineSpark coalition. These programs work together to advance education policies and practices, connecting classrooms to careers through professional development, apprenticeships, and employer partnerships.

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Brands

• Teach Maine Center: An initiative of Educate Maine that serves to advance, strengthen, and promote a vibrant educator workforce in Maine through innovative programming, professional learning, leadership development, community building, and advocacy.
• Maine Career Catalyst
• Maine Mobile BIOLAB
• Project>Login
• Education Leaders Experience (ELE)
• Maine Teacher of the Year

Products and services

• Teach Maine Center
• Education Leaders Experience (ELE)
• Maine Career Catalyst
• Maine Teacher of the Year
• Project>Login
• Maine Mobile BIOLAB
• Girls Who Code Camps
• Aquaculture Pioneers
• MaineSpark
• Teaching Apprenticeships
• CS Summer of Fun
• Shellfish & Seaweed Aquaculture Technician Registered Apprenticeship
• Education Symposium

Named customers5 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered core and secondary.

• Alfond Scholarship FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Alfond Scholarship Foundation is a nonprofit that provides every Maine resident baby with $500 for college. They are a key partner in the MaineSpark coalition working toward education and training goals.
• Code.orgcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCode.org is a nonprofit dedicated to expanding access to computer science and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Partners with Educate Maine on computer science education initiatives.
• Maine Principals' AssociationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMPA builds partnerships providing resources, exemplars of leadership, and collaboration for school communities. Partners with Educate Maine on the Education Leaders Experience program.
• University of New EnglandcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUNE is Maine's largest private university. Partners with Educate Maine on the Education Leaders Experience program offering 25% tuition discount for ELE graduates.
• UnumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerUnum provides supplemental insurance and is a major funder and developer of the Education Leaders Experience program. Unum supports workforce development and education initiatives in Maine.
• Maine Mathematics and Science AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMMSA develops and applies research and best practices in STEM education. Partners with Educate Maine on Project Login, CS Summer of Fun, and computer science initiatives.
• Maine Community College SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Maine Community College System provides associate degree, diploma, and certificate programs. Key partner in MaineSpark coalition working on education attainment goals.
• University of Maine SystemcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe state's largest educational enterprise with nearly 30,000 students. Key partner in MaineSpark coalition working toward postsecondary credential goals.
• Girls Who CodecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational nonprofit working to close the gender gap in technology. Educate Maine is a community partner adapting Girls Who Code club model into summer camps for Maine students.
• Maine Department of EducationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates with educators and learning communities to ensure every learner has opportunity for success. Partners with Educate Maine on Maine Teacher of the Year program and other initiatives.
• Thomas CollegecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness and liberal arts college in Waterville, Maine. Partner for Education Symposium venue and conference hosting.
• Junior Achievement of MainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerJA empowers youth with knowledge and confidence to navigate futures and drive economy. Connects volunteers and businesses with students for career exploration.
• Maine Development FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate, non-partisan organization driving sustainable economic growth for Maine. Key partner in MaineSpark coalition and Making Maine Work initiative.
• Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides programs and services to help Maine families plan and pay for higher education. Key partner in MaineSpark coalition.
• Maine State Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to ensure Maine businesses can compete successfully. Co-produces Making Maine Work report and partners on education policy advocacy.
• Educare Central MainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerComprehensive early learning center in Waterville providing high-quality experiences for children. Part of the Educare Learning Network.
• Hurricane Island Outward Bound SchoolsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit educational organization delivering experiential learning expeditions. Partners on educator professional development experiences including Costa Rica trips.
• FAME EducationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerFAME's higher education finance programs helping Mainers plan and pay for higher education through financial education and planning tools.
• Great Schools PartnershipsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit working to redesign public education and improve learning for all students through school support services.
• Maine Space Grant ConsortiumsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPromotes STEM and beyond for educators, researchers, and students in Maine.
• Maine Science FestivalsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBrings together Maine science organizations to encourage interest in science and highlight science's impact on everyday life.
• JMGsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners with public education and businesses to ensure Maine students graduate and attain post-secondary credentials for meaningful careers.
• Count Me InsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorks to increase student attendance, engagement, and academic achievement through data-driven strategies.
• FocusMainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccelerates creation of quality jobs in traded sectors with high growth potential based on Maine's competitive advantages.
• Maine Afterschool NetworksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerEnables every child access to quality, inclusive, affordable after school programming meeting needs of children, families, and communities.
• Maine College Access NetworksecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity of college access professionals dedicated to postsecondary success for all Maine students.
• Maine Broadband CoalitionsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNetwork of policy advocates, businesses, and nonprofits working for reliable, accessible, affordable high-speed internet for Maine.
• Mainely Tech WomensecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity providing educational, networking, career, and collegial opportunities to advance women in technology in Maine.
• MELMAC Education FoundationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaine's largest foundation dedicated to advancing education for all Maine citizens.
• SchoolSquaresecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerOnline platform providing school districts cost-effective volunteer management, vetting, and outreach for academic support.
• Fight Crime: Invest In KidssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdvocacy organization of law enforcement leaders focused on early childhood care and education.
• ReadyNationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness leader coalition focused on early childhood care and education advocacy.
• Mission: ReadinesssecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerRetired military leaders advocating for early childhood care and education investments.
• Maine Early Learning Investment GroupsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerBusiness leaders investing in healthy development of Maine's youngest children and families.
• Maine State Teacher of the Year AssociationsecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit including Maine State Teachers of the Year, semi-finalists, finalists, and 16 County Teachers of the Year.
• Manufacturers Association of MainesecondaryStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit serving over 400 manufacturing companies in Maine with career connections and networking.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Teach For America: National nonprofit addressing teacher shortages and educational inequity through corps member placement. Comparable in teacher pipeline mission; broader geographic scale and brand recognition than Educate Maine.
• Code.org: National nonprofit expanding computer science access and increasing participation by women and underrepresented minorities. Direct strategic partner with Educate Maine on Project>Login and statewide CS expansion.
• National Skills Coalition: National advocacy organization advancing skills training and workforce policy. Comparable workforce development advocacy model at national scale to Educate Maine's state-level policy work.

Direct peers

• Great Schools Partnership: Nonprofit working to redesign public education and improve learning for all students through school support services. Directly comparable in mission focus on education system improvement in Maine.
• Maine Development Foundation: Private, non-partisan Maine organization driving sustainable economic growth through education and workforce initiatives. Co-produces Making Maine Work with Educate Maine and is a core MaineSpark coalition partner, making it the closest operational peer.
• JMG (Jobs for Maine Graduates): Maine nonprofit partnering with public schools and businesses to ensure students graduate and attain postsecondary credentials. Directly comparable to Educate Maine's workforce development and credential attainment mission.
• Educare Central Maine: Comprehensive early learning center in Waterville serving high-need children through the Educare Learning Network. Overlaps with Educate Maine's early childhood advocacy work via ReadyNation and Mission: Readiness partnerships.
• Junior Achievement of Maine: Empowers Maine youth with career exploration and financial literacy via business volunteers. Strong peer to Educate Maine's workforce readiness and employer-education connection programs.
• MELMAC Education Foundation: Maine's largest foundation dedicated to advancing education for all Maine citizens. Similar statewide education-funders mission and policy-advocacy orientation to Educate Maine.
• Maine Mathematics and Science Alliance: Maine-based nonprofit developing and applying STEM education research and best practices. Direct peer on Project>Login and CS Summer of Fun partnerships, with comparable STEM teacher PD focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles14 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

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