NAPE

What NAPE does

NAPE (National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization founded in 2000 and headquartered in Parkesburg, Pennsylvania, that operates at the intersection of equity policy, research, and educator professional development for U.S. Career and Technical Education (CTE) and STEM. The organization serves three primary member tiers — state education agencies (38 state members), affiliate organizations (300+) including school districts, colleges, and businesses, and individual educators and advocates — and addresses gaps for federally defined "special populations" under Perkins V legislation, including women and girls in nontraditional CTE fields, students with disabilities, and underrepresented racial/ethnic minorities in advanced manufacturing and STEM pathways.

NAPE's product portfolio centers on research-based professional development curricula and technical assistance delivered through a Learning Management System (learn.napequity.org), signature programs (Micromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student™, PIPE™, Equity Leadership Academy for States, CISTEME365, EESTEM II, Make the Future, PAYA), and the annual National Summit for Educational Equity held in Washington, D.C. with a Public Policy Day on Capitol Hill. The organization maintains an in-house research practice producing State Fact Sheets for all 50 states, an evaluation rubric for STEM equity programs, and policy publications developed with partners such as TASH and YES! Youth Employment Solutions Center. Underlying technology is conventional — an LMS, member portal, website commerce, and a podcast — rather than AI-enabled.

Revenue is generated through a recurring membership model (state dues tied to 0.014% of FY21 Basic State Perkins grant; affiliate $150-$250; individual $30-$75), fee-based professional development and consulting services (member-discounted 20%), annual conference/Summit registration, and grant funding from the National Science Foundation and other foundations. The organization employs 10 full-time staff augmented by roughly 30 consultants, reports an annual budget exceeding $2.7 million, and is governed by a CEO-led Executive Committee with affiliated 501(c)(3) Education Foundation board governance.

Name

NAPE

Legal name

National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity

Website

https://napequity.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NAPE is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization serving 38 state agencies, 300+ affiliates, and individuals with research-based professional development, policy advocacy, and special programs focused on educational equity in U.S. CTE and STEM.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Educational Equity Services

NAICS

Business Associations (813910), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Professional Organizations (81392)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Research, Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning (MEL) Partnerships (EDADALAK), Corporate & Foundation Relations (Sponsorships, Grants, Partnerships) (EDALAOAE)

Keywords

• Educational equity services
• Professional development training
• CTE workforce programs
• STEM equity advocacy
• Membership consortium

Headquarters

HQ city

Gap

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, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from state agencies, affiliate organizations, and individual professionals. State membership dues are based on a percentage of each state's Perkins allocation (0.014% of FY21 Basic State Perkins grant). Affiliate membership is a flat fee ($150 for member states, $250 for non-member states). Individual membership ranges from $30-$75 annually.
2. Professional Development Services: Research-based, strategy-driven professional development services for educators including training programs, technical assistance, and consulting. Members receive 20% discount on professional development services.
3. Conference and Event Revenue: Annual National Summit for Educational Equity provides revenue through conference registrations. Deep discounts provided to members.
4. Grant Funding: Support from National Science Foundation and other foundation funders for specific programs such as IM STEM network and CISTEME365.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

NAPE (National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity) is a 501(c)(6) nonprofit membership organization that delivers research-based professional development, technical assistance, public policy advocacy, and special programs focused on access, equity, and diversity in education and workforce development—particularly in Career and Technical Education (CTE) and STEM. It operates a Learning Management System, an annual national Summit, and serves state agencies, affiliate organizations, and individual educators across the United States.

Product overview

NAPE (National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity) is a nonprofit membership organization offering a portfolio of professional development services, special programs, and resources focused on educational equity and workforce diversity. The organization operates primarily through its Learning Management System (learn.napequity.org) and offers membership programs at individual, affiliate, and state levels. Key offerings include Professional Development Services with research-based curricula, special programs such as CISTEME365, EESTEM II, Equity Leadership Academy, Make the Future™, PAYA, PIPE, and WE ARE STEM, along with the annual NAPE Summit, NAPE Awards recognition program, State Fact Sheets, webinars, and podcasts. The organization primarily serves educators, state agencies, and workforce development professionals committed to equity in CTE and STEM education.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Professional Development Services
• Learning Management System
• Technical Assistance and Consulting
• NAPE Membership Program
• CISTEME365
• Equity Leadership Academy
• Make the Future™ Connecting Girls to Manufacturing
• Partnership to Advance Youth Apprenticeship (PAYA)
• PIPEline to Career Success for Students with Disabilities A year-long professional development and technical assistance program model with five integrated modules addressing culture, climate, policies, and practices that hinder underrepresented students in college and career settings.
• EESTEM II (Educators Equity in STEM II)
• WE ARE STEM & CTE in the Middle Grades
• NAPE Summit (Annual National Summit for Educational Equity)
• Micromessaging to Reach and Teach Every Student™ NAPE's flagship training program for educators, focused on gender equity in STEM education and addressing micromessaging that affects student participation and self-efficacy. Funded for North Texas implementation through High-Tech High Heels and Texas Instruments Foundation.
• State Fact Sheets Comprehensive fact sheets for each state covering CTE enrollment, high-skill/high-wage jobs, minority-serving institutions, adult learners, and AI and workforce data.
• Let's Talk Webinar Series Ongoing webinar series covering various equity topics in education and workforce development for NAPE members and the broader equity community.
• NAPE Member Podcast: Reconnect - Reset - Restart Podcast series featuring member experiences, expert insights, and discussions on educational equity topics, distributed via SoundCloud.

Quantifiable outcome

• Percentage of students enrolling in advanced math in sixth grade increased from 33% to 75% over three-year period at Stony Point Learning Community
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers8 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• E3 AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018E3 Alliance invited NAPE to be their equity partner in the Pathways of Promise research-based initiative, a collaboration with Central Texas School Districts made possible by the Greater Texas Foundation. Focus on systemic educational improvement and increasing enrollment in advanced math programs.
• YES! Youth Employment Solutions CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnered with NAPE in developing the publication 'Policy Opportunities to Promote Students with Disabilities in Career and Technical Education', supporting provisions in Perkins V that increase participation of students with disabilities in CTE.
• TASHcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInternational leader in disability advocacy partnered with NAPE on publication for special education and CTE advocates to understand and take action on Perkins V provisions supporting students with disabilities.
• High-Tech High HeelscoreGTM or Marketing PartnerSustained support of NAPE programs in North Texas, celebrating 20 years dedicated to increasing girls in STEM. High-Tech High Heels partnered with Texas Instruments Foundation to fund North Texas implementation of NAPE's Micromessaging training and has continued to fund NAPE annually.
• Student Research FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborating on research about high school students' perceptions of STEM and CTE career opportunities, aiming to stimulate dialogue on career pathways among parents, teachers, and students.
• University of IllinoiscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNSF grant-funded partnership for CISTEME365 program. The initiative provides intensive STEM experiences year-round to significantly broaden access and participation for middle and high school students. Engineering curriculum facilitated by The Grainger College of Engineering, Holonyak Micro & Nanotechnology Lab, and Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) program.
• American Association of Physics TeachersminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.
• Destination ImaginationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.
• National Girls Collaborative ProjectminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.
• SkillsUSAminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.
• Manufacturing InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.
• Hispanic Heritage FoundationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in the National College and Career Pathways Study (STEM or CTE Research Consortium) with Student Research Foundation and other partners.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• National Science Teaching Association (NSTA): NSTA is the largest US organization for science educators, with deep PD offerings and substantial publishing/curriculum resources. It overlaps NAPE's STEM equity and Micromessaging programs at the educator PD layer but is much larger and broader in scope.
• Council of Chief State School Officers (CCSSO): CCSSO represents the state chiefs who oversee the agencies NAPE serves as members, and engages in federal education policy including equity provisions in ESEA/Perkins. It is comparable in policy-advocacy function and state-level constituency, but covers the entire K-12 portfolio rather than the CTE/STEM equity niche.
• Association for Career and Technical Education (ACTE): ACTE is the largest national association for CTE educators and administrators, with a much broader educator membership base than NAPE. It overlaps with NAPE on professional development for CTE practitioners and on Perkins V advocacy, but operates at significantly larger scale with a wider scope.
• WestEd: WestEd is one of the largest US education research and development nonprofits, providing PD, evaluation, and technical assistance to states and districts on equity and STEM issues. It is comparable in PD/technical assistance delivery to state education agencies but with much greater scale and broader scope.
• ASCD: ASCD is a large, established education association serving educators and administrators across the curriculum, offering professional development, publications, and policy advocacy. It overlaps NAPE on PD services and educational equity advocacy but is much broader in scope.

Direct peers

• National Skills Coalition: National Skills Coalition is a DC-based policy and advocacy organization focused on skills training, workforce equity, and industry partnerships for underserved workers. It is closely comparable to NAPE in mission (equity in workforce pathways), federal policy advocacy, and member/nonprofit operating model.
• National Council for Workforce Education (NCWE): NCWE is a membership organization for workforce development professionals at community and technical colleges, focused on PD and equity in workforce programs. It closely mirrors NAPE's PIPE program in serving postsecondary practitioners and serving underrepresented students.
• Advance CTE: Advance CTE (formerly NASDCTEc) is the nonpartisan policy organization representing state CTE directors - the exact state-agency constituency NAPE serves. Both organizations operate at the intersection of CTE policy (including Perkins V) and state-level capacity building, making Advance CTE the closest direct peer.
• Education Northwest: Education Northwest is a nonprofit that provides research, evaluation, and technical assistance to schools and state agencies on equity, including STEM and CTE initiatives. It is comparable to NAPE in serving state education agencies with research-based PD and equity consulting.
• Knowledge Alliance: Knowledge Alliance is a small Washington, DC nonprofit alliance focused on improving PD systems for educators, with similar policy advocacy and convening functions to NAPE. It is highly comparable in operating model, scale, and federal-policy focus, though narrower on the PD system rather than CTE/STEM equity.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/NAPEquity
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/NAPEquityTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/NAPEquity
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/5336747
• Instagraminstagram.com/napequity

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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