The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative

What The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative does

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is a regional, grant-funded education collective impact organization founded in 2022 to align the K-12, higher education, employer, and community-based organization ecosystems across California's eight-county Capital Region (Colusa, El Dorado, Nevada, Placer, Sacramento, Sutter, Yolo, Yuba). It operates under California's Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program with an $18.1 million award over a five-year horizon, governed by an Executive and Steering Committee drawn from participating institutions and serviced by a three-organization backbone: Capitol Impact (strategy and operations), Los Rios Community College District (fiscal agent), and Third Plateau (evaluation and strategy).

The Collaborative's functional offerings are programs, not products: dual enrollment expansion, transfer pathway support, career pathway development in healthcare, engineering, computing, biotech and skilled trades, data-sharing agreements across 15 institutions covering 220,000+ students, and wraparound supports for priority student populations (students of color, low-income, first-generation, rural, and adult learners). Its technology surface is modest — a regional student-level data sharing infrastructure, the EdXcelerate Platform for four-year planning and dual enrollment workflows, and the Biotech Talent Forecaster Dashboard — and is positioned as enablers of the convening function rather than commercial products.

The organization does not charge fees or sell products. Revenue is grant funding ($18.1M California Regional K-16 Grant plus We Prosper Together Catalyst Fund awards through the $600M California Jobs First initiative) supplemented by solicited partner contributions for sustainability beyond the grant period. Over 67% of grant funding flows directly to partner institutions and community-based groups through six cross-sector workgroups (Data Sharing, Dual Enrollment, Transfer Pathways, Career Pathways, Priority Student Populations, Healthcare/Engineering/Computing Pathways) and Scale-Up Accelerator Fund proposal processes.

Name

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative

Legal name

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative

Website

https://sacramentok16.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is a grant-funded regional education collective impact organization, launched in 2022 with $18.1M in state funding, that aligns K-12 districts, community colleges, universities, employers, and community organizations across California's eight-county Capital Region to build seamless education-to-career pathways for 220,000+ students.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Regional Education Collaborative Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

K–12 Support & School Improvement Nonprofits (BPAGADAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP) in Education (EDADALAD)

Keywords

• Education-workforce alignment
• Dual enrollment programs
• Transfer pathway support
• Regional education collaborative
• K-12 career pathways

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Others, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. State Grant Funding: The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative was launched with state grant funding through California's Regional K-16 Education Collaboratives Grant Program. The organization received an $18.1 million award as part of a five-year effort. This grant funding is the primary revenue source supporting collaborative operations, workgroup activities, and partner investments.
2. Catalyst Fund Investment: The Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership is funded through the We Prosper Together Catalyst Fund, part of the $600M California Jobs First initiative, supporting biotech workforce development activities.
3. Partner Contributions: The collaborative seeks investment from partners who want to contribute to or invest in the Collaborative's sustainability to continue scaling impact and sustaining progress beyond the grant period.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is a regional education collaborative that coordinates K-12 districts, community colleges, universities, employers, and community organizations to strengthen education-to-career pathways across California's eight-county Capital Region. Its core offerings include career pathway programs in healthcare, engineering, computing, and biotech; dual enrollment expansion; transfer pathway support; a regional student-level data sharing infrastructure; priority student population services; and equity-focused convenings and events. The Collaborative is funded through state grant funding and partner contributions and operates through backbone support from Capitol Impact, with Los Rios Community College District as fiscal agent and Third Plateau as strategy partner.

Product overview

The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is an education and workforce development collaborative focused on strengthening pathways from K-12 through higher education to careers. Rather than offering a software product, the organization operates as a regional partnership coordinating educational institutions, employers, and community organizations. Its primary offerings include career pathway programs (Healthcare, Engineering, Computing, Biotech), dual enrollment initiatives, transfer pathway support, data sharing agreements between institutions, and priority student population support services. The collaborative does not develop or sell technology products.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership: A collaborative initiative designed to strengthen education-to-career pathways in the biotech sector, funded through the We Prosper Together Catalyst Fund.

Products and services

• Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership
• Healthcare Pathways Program
• Engineering & Computing Pathways Program
• Dual Enrollment Expansion Initiative
• Transfer Pathways Program
• Regional Data Sharing Infrastructure
• Comebacker Campaign

Quantifiable outcome

• Los Rios Community College District dual enrollment nearly doubled from 3,995 to 7,871 students (2021-2024)
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments8 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

27 partnerships are on record, tiered core, key and supporting.

• We Prosper TogethercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025We Prosper Together is a regional initiative aligned with California's $600M Jobs First initiative. The organization supports the Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership through the We Prosper Together Catalyst Fund, coordinating economic resilience and equity efforts.
• Thermo Fisher ScientifickeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Thermo Fisher Scientific is a leading biotech employer participating in the Biotech Employer Collaborative, co-designing talent solutions to fill critical roles, improving retention through career advancement programs, and forecasting talent needs with real-time insights.
• Orca BiokeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Orca Bio is a biotech company participating in the Biotech Employer Collaborative, contributing to demand-driven workforce planning and talent pipeline development for cell and gene therapy roles.
• The Jackson LaboratorykeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) is a participating employer in the Biotech Employer Collaborative, working with education and workforce partners to address biotech talent pain points in the Capital Region.
• SETA (Sacramento Employment and Training Agency)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025SETA serves as a project lead for the Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership, bringing workforce development expertise and connections to employment and training programs in the Sacramento region.
• City of SacramentokeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025The City of Sacramento Office of Innovation and Economic Development is a project lead for the Biotech Talent Partnership, supporting biotech ecosystem development and talent pipeline alignment.
• Wexford Connect LabskeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Connect Labs by Wexford is a project lead for the Biotech Talent Partnership and hosts the 2025 Capital Region Biotech Partnership Kickoff at Aggie Square, advancing the region's Health and Life Sciences Innovation Sector.
• Biocom California InstitutesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Biocom California Institute is a project lead for the Biotech Talent Partnership, bringing industry expertise and connections to California's biotech ecosystem for workforce development initiatives.
• Valley VisionkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 June 2025Valley Vision is a project lead for the Biotech Talent Partnership and supports the collaborative with community-inspired solutions, impact area research, and strategy and evaluation efforts across regional initiatives.
• Capitol ImpactcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Capitol Impact serves as the Collaborative's hub and backbone organization, providing strategic counsel and facilitation. Capitol Impact leads day-to-day operations, supports Executive and Steering Committee coordination, and provides project management across grant initiatives and workgroups.
• Los Rios Community College DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Los Rios Community College District serves as the lead grant applicant and fiscal agent for the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative. The district oversees four colleges, six education centers, and specialized workforce programs, providing institutional leadership and financial management for grant activities.
• Third PlateaucoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Third Plateau supports the Collaborative with strategic counsel, facilitation, and progress measurement and accountability. The organization provides independent evaluation and strategic guidance to ensure collaborative initiatives meet target benchmarks and milestones.
• Kaiser PermanentekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Kaiser Permanente participates on the Executive Committee (Senior VP/Area Manager Jay Robinson as Vice Chair) and supports healthcare pathway development, including a pilot program to address allied health instructor shortages at Sierra College.
• Dignity HealthkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Dignity Health participates on the Steering Committee (VP Human Resources Cynthia Kirch) and collaborates on healthcare career pathway development and workforce alignment in the region.
• Sierra Health FoundationkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sierra Health Foundation (CEO/President Chet P. Hewitt on Executive Committee) forges new paths to promote health, racial equity, and racial justice in partnership with communities across 26 Northern California counties.
• AccenturekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Accenture (Managing Director Janiela Bolds on Executive Committee) provides management consulting support, including leading the regional AI healthcare analysis and engineering/computing pathway development.
• Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Improve Your Tomorrow supports the 1300 Campaign and adult learner re-engagement, providing residential experiences at Sacramento State and UC Davis plus conference funding for low-income students and students of color.
• Sacramento Area Youth Speaks (SAYS)supportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022SAYS participates in Engaging Youth in Industry events and collaborative initiatives to connect students with career pathways and community resources.
• 1300 CampaignsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022The 1300 Campaign (Board Chair Chet P. Hewitt) focuses on supporting male students of color through PK-20 pipeline initiatives, mentorship, and pathways into education careers.
• Sacramento Regional Builders ExchangesupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Participating employer partner supporting workforce development in construction and skilled trades career pathways.
• Lake Tahoe Community CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Lake Tahoe CC is a higher education partner supporting dual enrollment expansion, healthcare pathways, and transfer program development in the eastern Sierra region.
• Sierra CollegekeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Sierra College (Superintendent/President Willy Duncan on Executive Committee) partners on mechatronics pathways, healthcare programs, and transfer pathway development with regional K-12 districts and universities.
• Yuba Community College DistrictkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022Yuba CCD supports regional education access through Middle College programs, dual enrollment expansion for adult learners, and career pathway development.
• Elk Grove Unified School DistrictkeyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022EGUSD (Superintendent Christopher Hoffman on Executive Committee) serves 63,000+ students and participates in dual enrollment, data sharing, and Male Leaders in Education initiatives.
• San Juan Unified School DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022San Juan USD participates in priority student population initiatives, equity and student achievement programs, and regional data sharing agreements.
• Woodland Joint Unified School DistrictsupportingStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022WJUSD participates in Male Leaders in Education initiative and Adult Success Promise program at Woodland Community College.
• Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD)keyStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022SMUD (Chief Diversity Officer Jose Bodipo-Memba on Executive Committee) supports clean energy workforce alignment and equity initiatives aligned with SMUD's 2030 Clean Energy Vision.

Scale indicators13 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• StriveTogether: National collective-impact network focused on cradle-to-career education and workforce outcomes using a backbone-supported model. Directly comparable to the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative in structure, mission, and approach to cross-sector alignment.
• Year Up: Workforce-development intermediary that connects young adults to corporate careers through training and employer partnerships. Operates an employer-aligned, equity-focused training model with a similar dual-customer approach (learners + employers) to the Collaborative's pathway programs.
• Jobs for the Future: National nonprofit that builds state and regional education-to-career pathways with community colleges, employers, and workforce partners. Operates in a similar systems-change lane as the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative, with comparable focus on equity and workforce-aligned credentials.
• Achieving the Dream: National network for community college student success and equity, supporting institutions on data use, pathways, and student supports. Comparable in its emphasis on community college-led systems change and data-driven improvement.

Others

• National Skills Coalition: Federal and state policy advocacy organization focused on workforce skills, equitable postsecondary pathways, and sector partnerships. Shares the Collaborative's equity and employer-alignment priorities but works primarily through state and federal policy rather than direct regional coordination.
• California College Guidance Initiative: California's statewide data and tools backbone supporting K-12 to college transitions, explicitly named as a partner in the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative's materials. Adjacent infrastructure partner rather than a competitor.
• The Aspen Institute (College Excellence Program & Workforce Strategies Initiative): Policy organization that runs initiatives on community college excellence and workforce development. Comparable in its focus on cross-sector collaboration and institutional capacity-building, though it operates at a national policy level rather than as a regional backbone.
• CLASP (Center for Law and Social Policy): National policy organization advancing equity for low-income populations through workforce and education policy. Shares the Collaborative's equity lens and focus on connecting adult learners and priority populations to postsecondary pathways and good jobs.
• Lumina Foundation: Major national philanthropic funder focused on postsecondary attainment and equitable pathways. Comparable in mission alignment around K-16 to career outcomes, but operates as a funder/policy intermediary rather than a regional backbone.
• MDRC: Social and education policy research organization that designs and evaluates programs for low-income populations. Comparable in its evidence-based approach to education-workforce programs, with Third Plateau serving a similar independent-evaluation role for the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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