What Motivation Education & Training does

Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) is a private nonprofit corporation founded in 1967 and headquartered in New Caney, Texas, that delivers federally funded workforce development, early childhood education, and family services to rural and underserved populations across seven U.S. states (Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Kentucky). Its core programs include Head Start and Early Head Start, the National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) and associated housing rehabilitation, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), YouthBuild, evidence-based home visiting and parenting programs, the Fatherhood EFFECT initiative, and services for military service members, veterans, and their families. Programs are delivered through a network of more than 40 service centers, American Job Center co-locations, standalone early learning centers, and mobile/home-based service delivery.

MET operates on a grant-funded revenue model rather than a commercial one. All services are provided free of charge to eligible low-income individuals and families. Funding is drawn primarily from U.S. Department of Labor grants (NFJP, SCSEP, YouthBuild), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services grants (Head Start/Early Head Start), U.S. Department of Agriculture rural development funds, and pass-through state grants from agencies such as the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. The organization is governed by a volunteer board of directors, employs between 251 and 500 staff, and reports cumulative outcomes of 93,688+ farmworkers receiving employment and training, 173,992+ receiving supportive services, 1,600+ children in Head Start, 900+ homes rehabilitated, and 160,000+ meals served to children at risk. MET does not develop or sell technology products; it uses standard nonprofit program management systems and evidence-based curricula for service delivery, and it has no public APIs, SDKs, or proprietary software platforms.

Name

Motivation Education & Training

Legal name

Motivation Education & Training, Inc.

Website

https://metinc.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1967

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Motivation Education & Training (MET) is a Texas-based nonprofit founded in 1967 that delivers federally funded workforce development, early childhood education, and family services across seven U.S. states, serving migrant farmworkers, low-income children, seniors, and opportunity youth.

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akta.pro rank

Product category

Nonprofit Human Services and Workforce Development

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Services (61), Vocational Rehabilitation Services (6243), Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Employment Agencies (7361)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Readiness, Career Pathways & Youth Employment Nonprofits (BPAGADAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Apprenticeships, Pre-Apprenticeships & Work-Based Learning (EDAAAOAC), Public Workforce Development Programs (WIOA/One-Stop Career Centers) (EDAAAOAA), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD), Employment & Job Readiness Support Services (BPAGAEAJ)

Keywords

• Workforce development training
• Early childhood education
• Family support services
• Farmworker employment programs
• Community social services

Headquarters

HQ city

New Caney

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices49 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Federal Government Grants: MET receives the majority of its funding from federal government grants, primarily from the U.S. Department of Labor (for workforce development programs like NFJP and SCSEP) and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (for Head Start and Early Head Start programs). These grants are formula-based or competitive awards that fund specific program operations.
2. State Government Grants: The organization receives funding from state governments, including the Texas Health and Human Services Commission and the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services for programs like Texas Home Visiting and Project HOPES.
3. Local/Community Grants: Some programs receive funding through local community organizations and agencies, including Senior Service America, Inc. for senior employment services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) is a non-profit that delivers federally funded social services and workforce development programs — including Head Start/Early Head Start early childhood education, the National Farmworker Jobs Program and its housing component, the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), YouthBuild construction training, evidence-based home visiting and parenting programs, Fatherhood FIRE, and a Service Members, Veterans & Families program — at no cost to eligible low-income individuals, families, farmworkers, seniors, and youth through service centers and field offices across seven U.S. states.

Product overview

Motivation Education & Training, Inc. (MET) is a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of federally-funded social service and workforce development programs. The core offerings include Head Start & Early Head Start (early childhood education), the National Farmworker Jobs Program and its Housing component (agricultural workforce services), the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP for older workers), YouthBuild (youth construction training), Home Visiting & Parenting Programs, Fatherhood FIRE, and Service Members, Veterans & Families support. MET also operates a merchandise store. Programs are delivered through service centers across seven states (Texas, Louisiana, Minnesota, North Dakota, New Mexico, Wyoming, and Kentucky) with specific local field offices. The organization does not offer technology products, SaaS platforms, or developer APIs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Head Start & Early Head Start Program Federally funded early childhood program promoting school readiness for children ages birth to five from low-income families, delivered through center-based and home-based services across Texas (Anahuac, Beaumont, Cleveland, Conroe, Grangerland, Hempstead, Kountze, Livingston, Porter, Sealy, Silsbee) plus Early Learning Centers in Hardin, Humble, Liberty, and Willis.
• National Farmworker Jobs Program (NFJP) Federally funded workforce program providing employment training, career services, and supportive services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, authorized under Section 167 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA); delivered through field offices in Texas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, North Dakota, and Wyoming, including American Job Center locations in Edinburg, Weslaco, and Monroe.
• National Farmworker Jobs Program - Housing Housing rehabilitation services for migrant and seasonal farmworkers, providing home repairs, energy efficiency improvements, and affordable housing support in partnership with Texas State Affordable Housing Corporation, Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs, and USDA Rural Development.
• Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) Community service and work-based job training program for low-income older Americans aged 55+, authorized by the Older Americans Act, delivered at locations in Abilene, Athens, Denton, and Plainview (Texas) and Monticello and Rochester (Minnesota), with veterans and their spouses receiving priority of service.
• YouthBuild Program Workforce development program teaching construction skills to low-income youth ages 16-24, enabling participants to build affordable housing while earning high school equivalency credentials and industry certifications.
• Home Visiting & Parenting Programs Evidence-based home visiting services for pregnant women and families, providing parent education, child development support, and family resources through certified parent educators at Home Visiting Program locations in Conroe and Porter, plus Family Resource Centers in Silsbee (Hardin County) and Huntsville (Walker County).
• Fatherhood FIRE (Fatherhood EFFECT) Fatherhood support program funded by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, using the evidence-based 24/7 DAD curriculum to strengthen families and support fathers and father figures in Texas counties.
• Service Members, Veterans, & Families Program Support program providing parenting, education, and youth development services to military and veteran families, building community coalitions and promoting positive outcomes for children and families.

Quantifiable outcome

• 93,688+ farmworkers provided with employment and training opportunities
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

48 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Career One StopcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational workforce development partner integrated with American Job Centers. MET operates NFJP and SCSEP services within the Career One Stop network, connecting farmworkers and seniors to comprehensive employment services.
• YouthBuildcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization providing program framework and support for YouthBuild programs. MET delivers YouthBuild services helping low-income young people learn construction skills and rebuild communities.
• Texas State Affordable Housing CorporationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHousing program partner supporting farmworker housing rehabilitation initiatives in Texas.
• Texas Department of Housing and Community AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerState agency partner for farmworker housing programs, contributing to housing analysis and resources for rural housing initiatives.
• USDA Rural DevelopmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFederal partner for rural housing assistance programs supporting migrant and seasonal farmworkers.
• Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational association supporting farmworker employment and training programs. Provides resources and advocacy for NFJP and related services.
• National Head Start Association (NHSA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational organization representing Head Start programs. MET participates in NHSA networking, training, and advocacy for early childhood services.
• National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAccreditation and professional development partner for early childhood education. MET centers may pursue NAEYC accreditation for quality standards.
• Center for Parent Information & Resources (CPIR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerResource partner providing parent information and resources for children with disabilities, supporting Head Start special services.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner for senior services, supporting SCSEP program operations and resources for older Americans.
• U.S. Department of Veterans AffairsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVeterans services partner, with veterans and their spouses receiving priority enrollment in SCSEP program.
• Family & Community Coalition of East Texas (FCCET)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCoalition partner committed to improving well-being of families and children 0-5 through education, health, and self-sufficiency initiatives. Focus areas include child health, education, financial literacy, and family safety.
• Montgomery County Public Health DistrictminorOthersHealth services partner supporting family wellness and health education initiatives.
• Communities In SchoolsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSchool-based partner supporting student success and family engagement in education.
• Conroe Independent School DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal education partner supporting school readiness and educational services for Head Start families.
• Easterseals HoustonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDisability services partner supporting inclusive services for children with disabilities and their families.
• The Harris Center for Mental Health and IDDminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMental health services partner supporting family well-being and behavioral health resources.
• Montgomery County Women's CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDomestic violence and family services partner supporting victim assistance and family safety.
• Lone Star Family Health CenterminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare partner providing health services and referrals for MET families.
• Western Technical CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerEducational partner providing vocational training opportunities for farmworker program participants.
• Southwest Texas Junior College (SWTJC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner providing educational and workforce training opportunities for NFJP participants.
• South Texas CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner supporting workforce development and educational services for program participants.
• El Paso Community College (EPCC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner providing training and educational pathways for participants.
• South Plains CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner supporting workforce education and training.
• Texas State Technical College (TSTC)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical college partner providing vocational and technical training for program participants.
• Laredo CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner providing educational and training opportunities for Laredo-area participants.
• McAllen Careers InstituteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareer training partner providing workforce development and employment services.
• Southwest Texas Vo-Tech (STVT)minorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVocational-technical school partner providing specialized training programs.
• Allied Skills Training CenterminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkills training partner providing workforce readiness and vocational training.
• Angelina CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner providing educational and training opportunities.
• Mountain View Vocational InstituteminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerVocational training partner providing workforce development and skills training.
• South Central CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMinnesota community college partner providing training for NFJP participants.
• Minnesota West Community & Technical CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerMinnesota technical college partner supporting workforce development.
• Commercial Education and SafetyminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerSkills training partner providing vocational and safety certification programs.
• North Dakota State College of ScienceminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerTechnical college partner supporting workforce training for ND participants.
• Northwest CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWyoming community college partner providing educational and training opportunities.
• Learn to WeldminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWelding certification training partner supporting trade skills development.
• MedCertsminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerHealthcare certification training partner providing medical and healthcare career training.
• Clovis Community CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerNew Mexico community college partner providing educational and training programs.
• Eastern New Mexico UniversityminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerUniversity partner providing higher education pathways for program participants.
• New Mexico Junior CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommunity college partner supporting workforce development in New Mexico.
• Prime Time CDL TrainingminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCommercial driver's license training partner supporting transportation career pathways.
• Louisiana Delta Community CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLouisiana community college partner supporting workforce training.
• South Louisiana Community CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLouisiana community college partner providing educational services.
• Coastal Truck Driving SchoolminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCDL training partner supporting transportation career opportunities.
• Acadiana Area Career CollegeminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerCareer training partner providing vocational education programs.
• Youth Empowerment SolutionsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based youth development program partner empowering youth to make positive community changes and work with adults to prevent youth violence.
• Opening Doors ProgramminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerEvidence-based comprehensive training program developed by and for Latino parents with children ages 0-5, covering early childhood development, literacy, nutrition, health, and school readiness.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SER National: Hispanic-focused national nonprofit delivering NFJP, workforce development, and family services; matches MET's farmworker employment, bilingual service model, and WIOA-aligned programs.
• YouthBuild USA: National intermediary supporting YouthBuild local programs; MET delivers YouthBuild construction training, GED, and leadership programming under this same federal DOL model.
• National Council on Aging (NCOA): Operates SCSEP subgrants and senior employment programs; directly comparable to MET's SCSEP operations under the Older Americans Act.
• East Coast Migrant Head Start Project: Migrant farmworker Head Start grantee serving children of agricultural workers; directly comparable to MET's Head Start/Early Head Start line for migrant and seasonal farmworker families.
• Telamon Corporation: National nonprofit operating NFJP, Head Start, and workforce development programs across multiple states; directly comparable in mission, funding mix, and program portfolio to MET's farmworker, early childhood, and workforce lines.

Emerging players

• International Rescue Committee: Provides workforce, refugee resettlement, and veteran family services; comparable to MET's veterans/family programming and workforce training for vulnerable populations, with similar federal grant funding mechanisms.
• National Skills Institute (NSI): Workforce development nonprofit serving disadvantaged populations; partial overlap with MET's NFJP and SCSEP training services in selected geographies and populations.

Others

• Association of Farmworker Opportunity Programs (AFOP): National association of NFJP providers; MET is a member/peer within the AFOP network, and AFOP sets advocacy and programmatic standards for the same DOL-funded farmworker program MET runs.

Broad incumbents

• Catholic Charities USA: Large national network providing workforce, family, refugee, and Head Start services; comparable in the breadth of human-service programming and federal grant mix, though on a much larger and more diversified scale.
• Goodwill Industries International: Operates SCSEP, workforce development, and family services at much greater scale; broader incumbent with overlapping programs and similar DOL/HHS funding streams, but a more retail-funded model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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