Student Hires

What Student Hires does

Student Hires LLC is a privately held California company, founded in 2015 by Manuel Zavala and based in the Inland Empire, that delivers student-led K-12 afterschool, expanded learning, and summer programs to schools, districts, and families. The company's core model employs local college and university students recruited through channel partnerships with Cal Poly Pomona, Chaffey College, CSU San Bernardino, and San Bernardino Valley College as program leaders, simultaneously addressing K-12 enrichment demand and creating entry-level job opportunities for undergraduates. Programs span Technology & Engineering (Junior Inventors, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Robotics), Academic Intervention (College Mentors, Homework & Tutoring), Entrepreneurship (Junior Entrepreneurs), and Workforce Development (Future Educators, Get Hired, Student Creators), with custom-tailored 8-week curricula featuring a $800 minimum curriculum and supply budget. The company also operates the Afterschool.org platform for program building and registration, the Opportunity Network connecting students with internships and jobs, the Future Educator Certification Program for online credentialing, and the NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit hosted at Chino Airport. Revenue is generated through professional services contracts with educational institutions and employer partnerships, supplemented by grants such as a 2022 $5,000 Dream Fund grant from Caravanserai Project. Maria Perez serves as Director of Programs, and the company operates with a 13-person team.

Name

Student Hires

Legal name

Student Hires LLC

Website

https://studenthires.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Student Hires is a California-based, founder-led provider of student-led K-12 afterschool, summer, and expanded learning programs in the Inland Empire, staffed by local college students and delivered through partnerships with schools, districts, colleges, and employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

After-School Academic Support Programs (Centers & Clubs) (EDAJALAM)

akta.pro secondary industries

After-School Enrichment & Activities Facilitation (Arts/STEM/Clubs) (HSAAAHAD), Homework Clubs & After-School Learning Centers (EDANAHAB)

Keywords

• After-school programs
• Expanded learning services
• Youth workforce development
• Future educator training
• Student internship programs

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Grants and Funding: Student Hires receives grants such as the Dream Fund grant from Caravanserai Project ($5,000) to support operations and program development.
2. Educational Institution Contracts: Student Hires partners with K-12 schools and districts to provide expanded learning programs, after-school programs, and summer programs. Revenue is generated through contracts with educational institutions for program delivery.
3. Employer Partnerships: The company creates workforce development pipelines for employers and connects students with internship and apprenticeship opportunities. Revenue may come from employer sponsorships or workforce development contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Student Hires designs and delivers student-led K-12 after-school, expanded learning, and summer programs, employing local college and university students as program leaders. The company operates the Afterschool.org platform for program building, the Opportunity Network for student job/internship matching, and the Future Educator Certification Program for online educator training, serving schools, districts, colleges, universities, and employers throughout California, primarily the Inland Empire.

Product overview

Student Hires is a student-centered workforce development platform offering experiential K-12 after-school, summer, and youth educational programs led by local college and university students. The core offering consists of Afterschool Programs and Expanded Learning Programs that serve TK-12 grade levels. These programs span multiple categories including: Technology & Engineering Programs (Junior Inventors, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Robotics), Academic Intervention Programs (College Mentors, Homework & Tutoring), Financial Literacy & Entrepreneurship Programs (Junior Entrepreneurs, Paper Chasers), and Workforce Development Programs (Future Educators, Get Hired, Student Creators). The platform also operates the Opportunity Network connecting students with internships and job opportunities, the Future Educator Certification Program for staff training, and hosts the annual NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit. Programs are custom-tailored for schools, districts, colleges, universities, and employers throughout California, particularly the Inland Empire region.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Afterschool.org: A network established by Student Hires team to establish a holistic network of partners who emphasize student-centered and community-centered approaches to afterschool programs.

Products and services

• Afterschool Programs Student-led K-12 after-school programs that develop leadership, communication, grit, and foundational skills through project-based curriculum, serving TK-12 grade levels at partner schools and districts.
• Expanded Learning Programs Custom-tailored project-based programs for grades TK-12 that include 60 minutes of engaging instructional time, 16 workshops across 8 weeks, and an $800 minimum curriculum and supply budget, covering STEAM, academics, and enrichment.
• Summer Programs Summer learning programs for TK-6th grade students featuring STEAM activities, fitness and wellness, leadership development, and social skills, delivered at partner facilities such as Luv 2 Play Chino.
• Student Internship Programs Paid internship and apprenticeship programs for college and university students providing entry-level training, on-the-job support, course content alignment, and certificates upon completion at K-12 program sites.
• Opportunity Network A student opportunity network providing curated job and internship opportunities throughout the Inland Empire, with benefits including networking events, training, mentorship, and a community of students.
• Future Educator Certification Program Online certification program bringing essential elements of teaching and working in education into one program, allowing staff to become certified and ready to work in K-12 districts.

Quantifiable outcome

• Increased school attendance and student engagement
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Threshold AviationcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 August 2025Threshold Aviation hosts the NexGen UAV Drone Aviation STEM Summit at their Chino Airport facility (8352 Kimball Ave, Hangar F350, Chino, CA 91708). The partnership brings students, families, and community partners together to explore UAVs, drones, and aviation careers. Student Hires collaborates with Threshold Aviation to deliver hands-on STEM education experiences.
• Luv 2 PlaycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Hires and Luv 2 Play joined forces to launch a dynamic summer program for children at Luv 2 Play Chino's indoor playground facility. The partnership provides educational and fun-filled summer experiences for children.
• Greater Riverside Chambers of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Hires participated in the Riverside 2023 Job Fair hosted by Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce, providing resume review services and showcasing their programs.
• Chino Valley Chamber of CommerceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerStudent Hires is an active participant in the Chino Chamber of Commerce, hosting entrepreneurship workshops and participating in business expo events.
• Afterschool.orgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Hires created Afterschool.org as a platform to establish a holistic network of partners who emphasize student-centered and community-centered approaches to afterschool programs. Each program launched through Afterschool.org is supported and maintained by Student Hires staff.
• Southern California Edison (SoCal Edison)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSoCal Edison uses drones to inspect power lines and monitor infrastructure. Their Remote Sensing UAS Advisor Arthur Torres participates in the NexGen UAV Summit to introduce youth to aviation career opportunities.
• Cal Poly PomonacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Hires partners with Cal Poly Pomona to recruit college students for program leader positions, creating job opportunities and building the future educator pipeline.
• Chaffey CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Hires partners with Chaffey College to recruit college students for program leader positions, creating job opportunities and building the future educator pipeline.
• California State University San BernardinocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Hires partners with CSU San Bernardino to recruit college students for program leader positions, creating job opportunities and building the future educator pipeline.
• San Bernardino Valley CollegecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorStudent Hires partners with San Bernardino Valley College to recruit college students for program leader positions, creating job opportunities and building the future educator pipeline.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• ThinkTogether: California-headquartered nonprofit providing K-12 expanded learning, afterschool, and summer programs to school districts. Highly comparable to Student Hires in target customers (K-12 districts), program types (expanded learning/after-school), and California regional focus, but operates at significantly larger scale.
• After-School All-Stars: National nonprofit delivering K-12 afterschool programs with a focus on underserved communities, offering academic support, enrichment, and sports. Comparable to Student Hires in serving K-12 students with expanded learning programs and a youth-development mission, though at much larger national scale.
• BellXcel: National nonprofit that partners with schools and districts to deliver expanded learning, summer, and afterschool programs focused on social-emotional learning and academic outcomes. Directly comparable to Student Hires' expanded learning and afterschool programs targeting similar K-12 institutional customers.

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: The largest U.S. youth-development nonprofit, operating club-based afterschool programs, summer camps, and enrichment nationwide. Competes with Student Hires for after-school and enrichment programming slots at schools and community sites but at vastly greater scale and brand recognition.
• Stride (formerly K12 Inc): Large publicly-traded provider of online and blended K-12 educational services and curriculum. Adjacent rather than directly competing, but represents the broader K-12 educational services space Student Hires operates in and reflects the kind of scale-up trajectory that would require significantly more capital.

Emerging players

• City Year: Education-focused nonprofit placing young adults in schools to support student attendance, engagement, and academic outcomes. Comparable to Student Hires' workforce-development/youth-employment model and K-12 institutional partnerships, though City Year deploys AmeriCorps members rather than college-student program leaders.

Regional players

• California AfterSchool Network: California-specific advocacy and resource network for after-school and expanded learning programs. Relevant to Student Hires as a regional peer given its California focus and overlapping customer base with school districts seeking after-school providers.

Others

• Varsity Tutors: Online tutoring and instruction provider serving K-12 students with academic support. Comparable to Student Hires' Homework & Tutoring and College Mentors program modules, though operating as a direct-to-consumer/national platform rather than a school-district partner.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/studenthires
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCjPswOvgTzE0l4YVql7vJZQ
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/student-hires
• TikToktiktok.com/@studenthires

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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