new opportunities organization

Name

new opportunities organization

Legal name

New Opportunities Organization

Website

https://newopps.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Adult Education and Reentry Services

NAICS

All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Educational Services (611), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Charter Alternative & At-Risk Schools (Continuation, Credit Recovery, Juvenile) (EDAJACAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Charter Career & Technical Education (CTE) Schools (EDAJACAK), Charter Special Education & Inclusive Programs (EDAJACAF), Youth-to-Adult Transition & Life Skills (Independent Living, Soft Skills) (EDAAAFAN), Small Business & Entrepreneurship Community Education (EDAAAFAK)

Keywords

• Adult education services
• Charter school network
• Reentry support programs
• Workforce development training
• Vocational training programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Hawthorne

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Per-Pupil Funding: Public charter schools receive per-pupil funding from the state for enrolled students in grades 9-12
2. Government Grants: Funding from Department of Labor, Department of Mental Health, California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC), LA County WDACS for specific programs including reentry, workforce development, and parenting programs
3. WIOA Title II Funding: Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title II funding for adult education programs

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

New Opportunities Organization operates a network of two adult-focused charter schools (New Opportunities Charter School and Family First Charter School) and complementary programs that deliver free high school diploma classes, GED/HiSET preparation, English language development, computer literacy, certified medical assistant training, IT/CompTIA A+ training, mental health counseling, expungement workshops, case management, and workforce development services to adult learners and justice-involved individuals across Southern California.

Product overview

New Opportunities Organization is an educational organization operating multiple charter schools and support service programs for adult learners and justice-involved populations. The organization offers two main charter schools: New Opportunities Charter School and Family First Charter School, both providing adult education for high school diploma completion. These schools operate alongside workforce development programs, reentry services, and special education services. The core products include charter school education (high school diploma, GED preparation, English language development, computer literacy, medical assistant, and IT training), workforce development (employment services, job placement through Work Source Centers, and vocational training programs), and comprehensive reentry support (counseling, case management, expungement workshops, and life skills training). Programs are delivered across multiple community campuses throughout Southern California and in correctional facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• New Opportunities Charter School Adult education charter school providing opportunities to complete high school diploma requirements through classroom-based or independent study classes with individualized education plans.
• Family First Charter School Adult charter school providing opportunities to complete high school diploma requirements with morning and evening class pathways to accommodate busy adults.
• Re-Entry Program Comprehensive reentry support services beginning at the point of incarceration and continuing through community transition, embedding social and emotional support to break cycles of recidivism.
• Workforce Development Employment-focused support services collaborating with community partners and workforce investment boards to assist justice-involved individuals with job readiness and employment.
• High School Diploma Classes Classroom-based or independent study classes with individualized education plans for high school diploma completion; includes access to computer literacy, medical assistant, information technology, and ELD classes.
• GED Preparation Classes Preparation courses covering English, Social Studies, Science, and Math to prepare students for GED/HiSET exams and career pathways.
• English Language Development Classes Multi-level English language development classes improving reading, writing, and communication skills for meaningful interaction in school and beyond.
• Computer Literacy Basic computer and technology skills training to navigate the digital world and access resources for everyday living and career pathways.
• Certified Medical Assistant Classes Medical assistant training preparing students for clinical office, hospital, and healthcare facility careers; includes preparation for national certification exam and job placement assistance.
• Information Technology Career Technical Education (CTE) course providing IT skills and CompTIA A+ industry-recognized certificate for entry into the workforce; includes job placement assistance.
• Mental Health Counseling Experienced counselors offering support and resources for personal struggles, providing accessible counseling services to help individuals become the best version of themselves.
• Reentry Services Comprehensive reentry support including mental health services, expungement assistance, life skills workshops, and individualized case management for individuals reentering the community.
• Expungement Workshops Free expungement workshops in partnership with Ollin Law providing education on the expungement process, free Live Scans, and one-on-one attorney meetings to complete paperwork.
• Life Skills Workshops Regularly offered workshops covering topics including financial literacy, healthy relationships, understanding mental health, and other essential life skills.
• Case Management and Referrals Individualized case management and direct referrals to community partners for students and alumni, including assistance with court-required classes and connections to psychiatric services.
• Employment Services Individual meetings with employment specialists for students and alumni through partnerships with SBWIB and WIDAC workforce development organizations.
• Work Source Centers Partnerships with AJCC (America's Job Center of California) and SBWIB (South Bay Workforce Investment Board) providing no-cost training, job placement, resume review, and mock interviews.
• Certified Medical Assistant I-Train PTPD WIOA Program Nine-month medical assistant training program plus 160-hour externship preparing students for clinical office and hospital careers; not for credit, funded through WIOA Title II.
• Re-Entry Works (LEAP Grant) Grant program funded through the U.S. Department of Labor's Linking to Employment Activities Pre-Release initiative providing career center services to justice-involved individuals at Men's Central Jail.
• Prison to Employment (P2E) Program Employment program for justice-involved individuals providing supportive services and earn-and-learn opportunities through a County of Los Angeles WDACS work order.
• Proud Parenting Program Three-year parenting grant through California BSCC helping break intergenerational cycles of violence by strengthening parenting knowledge and skills for parents aged 14–25 involved in justice or child welfare systems.
• Safety and Crisis Intervention Training Department of Mental Health (DMH) training program on safety and crisis intervention for working with forensic and justice-involved consumers; offered as 6-hour and 3-hour versions.
• Special Education Services Special education services delivered through the SW SELPA partnership, including individualized education plans and accessibility accommodations for students with disabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 760 employment and vocational referrals in a single year
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Proud Parenting grant program funded through BSCC targeting parents ages 14-25 involved in justice/child welfare systems to break intergenerational cycles of violence
• Anthem Blue CrossminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2019Health education partnership providing nutrition and healthy eating community classes
• South Bay Workforce Investment Board (SBWIB)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary workforce development partner providing employment services, job placement support, and grant program administration including Re-Entry Works (LEAP grant) for justice-involved individuals
• AJCC (America's Job Center of California)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with America's Job Center of California locations (East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights) providing no-cost training, job placement services, and workforce resources
• Workforce Development, Aging and Community Services (WDACS)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty agency partnership for Prison to Employment (P2E) program providing supportive services and earn-and-learn opportunities for justice-involved individuals
• Los Angeles Sheriff's DepartmentminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration for providing educational services and workforce development inside correctional facilities
• City of Los Angeles Workforce Development BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMunicipal workforce development partnership for employment services and training programs
• Southeast Los Angeles Workforce Investment BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional workforce development partnership serving southeast LA communities
• Ollin LawcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLegal partnership providing free expungement workshops - attorneys conduct free live scans on site and meet one-on-one with individuals to complete expungement paperwork
• The National Financial Literacy CampaigncoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCommunity Connection Workshop presenter providing financial literacy education to students and community members with bilingual Spanish presentation
• Department of Mental Health (DMH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSole provider of 'Safety and Crisis Intervention when Working with Forensic and Justice Involved Consumers' training for DMH staff (6-hour training with continuing education credits)
• JVS So CalminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWorkforce development services partner providing job training and employment support
• Manage Career Solutions (MCS)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCareer solutions partner collaborating on Prison to Employment program and workforce services
• Southeast Area Social Services Funding Authority (SASSFA)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSocial services funding and support partnership
• Archdiocesan Youth Employment Services (AYE)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFaith-based youth employment services partner
• Friends OutsideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSupport services for families affected by incarceration
• Orange County One Stop CentersminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWorkforce services partner in Orange County extending service reach

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Defy Ventures: National nonprofit offering entrepreneurship, career readiness, and mentoring for currently and formerly incarcerated individuals. Overlaps with NOO's reentry training and employment mission.
• Center for Employment Opportunities (CEO): National reentry employment nonprofit providing transitional work, job coaching, and career advancement to people returning home from incarceration. Comparable reentry workforce development mission.
• Homeboy Industries: Los Angeles-based nonprofit providing reentry support, mental health, education, and employment services to formerly incarcerated individuals. Closely comparable target population and wraparound service approach.
• Five Keys Schools and Programs: California-based nonprofit operating accredited adult charter schools and reentry programs across multiple counties. Directly comparable to NOO's adult HS diploma + reentry + workforce development model.
• LA Conservation Corps: Los Angeles-based youth and young adult workforce development nonprofit offering job training, education, and wraparound supports to opportunity youth. Comparable workforce development and education mission in LA.
• Coalition for Responsible Community Development (CRCD): LA-based nonprofit providing education, workforce, housing, and reentry services to underserved communities in Southeast LA. Comparable multi-program community development model.
• Opportunities for Learning (OFL): Public charter school network operating independent study programs for at-risk youth and adult learners across California. Comparable alternative-education charter model serving credit-recovery and adult diploma students.

Broad incumbents

• LAUSD Division of Adult and Career Education: The adult education arm of Los Angeles Unified School District, the largest public adult-ed provider in the region. Competes for the same WIOA Title II adult learner population at greater scale.
• WorkSource Centers (LA County): County-operated America's Job Centers of California network providing free job training, placement, and workforce services—the public-sector counterpart and channel partner for NOO's workforce programs.

Regional players

• Anti-Recidivism Coalition (ARC): California-based advocacy and reentry support organization focused on justice-involved young adults. Comparable reentry support and policy advocacy mission with California-only footprint.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks7 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/NewOpportunitiesOrganization
• Instagraminstagram.com/newopps_org
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/new-opportunities-organization

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles17 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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