Spie: Stanislaus Partners In Education

What Spie: Stanislaus Partners In Education does

Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded in 1992 and headquartered in Modesto, California, that operates as the primary convener linking K-12 education and local employers in Stanislaus County. The organization serves 26 partner school districts, TK-12 educators, K-12 students, and regional businesses, with a stated mission of developing career-connected learning programs that bridge classroom instruction and local workforce needs. SPIE's core offerings include the Educators in Industry Program (placing K-12 teachers in local businesses at $45/hour up to $1,800/fiscal year), the Career Education Grant (up to $2,500 per TK-12 educator), the Career Presenter Directory, industry tours, student job shadowing, internships, in-class career presentations, CTE advisory board facilitation, and a student mentorship program. Recent programmatic expansions include the Summer Youth Work Experience Program (ages 17-21), the BABEC Biotech Bootcamp, the Plant Biotechnology & Data Science Boot Camp, and Bioeconomy Week professional development intensives.

SPIE is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors composed of district superintendents (SCOE, Modesto City Schools, Turlock USD, Ceres USD), senior corporate leaders (GALLO, G3 Enterprises, Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, Save Mart, McCarthy), the Modesto Chamber of Commerce CEO, the Mayor of Modesto, and other regional stakeholders. Founder Rachelle Antinetti serves as Board President, and the organization is led by Executive Director Jessica Godden with a small staff (1-10 total employees) including Program & Partnership Strategists and administrative support. The board structure functions as a primary distribution channel, embedding SPIE into both school district decision-making and corporate workforce-development sponsorship.

The organization's business model is donor-funded: contributions flow through givebutter.com/LQSYAu from local businesses and foundations, supplemented by grants including those from McCarthey Dressman Education Foundation (up to $20,000 over two years per educator). All programs are free to participants; the educators-in-industry stipends and career education grants function as pass-through program costs rather than revenue. Technology footprint is minimal — a content website, digital grant applications, and Google Forms — with no proprietary platform. Major employer partners include GALLO, G3 Enterprises, Sutter Health Memorial Medical Center, McCarthy, Save Mart Companies, and Modesto Chamber of Commerce; education partners include CSU Stanislaus, Modesto Junior College Foundation, HealthForce Partners, Ignited, BABEC, and Stanislaus County Workforce Development.

Name

Spie: Stanislaus Partners In Education

Legal name

Stanislaus Partners in Education

Website

https://stanislauspartners.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1992

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) is a Modesto, California-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1992 that convenes 26 K-12 school districts and major regional employers (GALLO, G3, Sutter Health) to deliver career-connected learning programs including teacher externships, student internships, educator grants, and STEM bootcamps across Stanislaus County.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Career-Connected Education Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Educational Support Services (6117)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Workforce Development & Continuing Education Divisions (Noncredit) (EDAHADAG)

akta.pro secondary industries

Experiential Learning & Internships/Co-ops (EDALABAG), College Access, Scholarships & Student Success Nonprofits (BPAGADAE), Community Engagement & Service-Learning Partnerships (EDALAOAI)

Keywords

• Career-connected learning
• Workforce development programs
• K-12 educator professional development
• Industry-education partnerships
• Career exploration services

Headquarters

HQ city

Modesto

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Others, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Donations and Grants: SPIE is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that funds its operations through donations from local businesses and grants from foundations. The organization lists major supporters including GALLO, G3, Sutter Health, McCarthy, Save Mart Companies, Sunrise Rotary, and many other local businesses and organizations. Donations are accepted through givebutter.com/LQSYAu.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that develops career-connected learning programs linking K-12 educators, students, and local employers in Stanislaus County. The organization delivers educator professional development (including the Educators in Industry externship and biotech bootcamps), Career Education Grants up to $2,500, and business-partner offerings such as industry tours, job shadowing, internships, in-class career presentations, CTE advisory board membership, and student mentorship across 26 partner school districts.

Product overview

Stanislaus Partners in Education (SPIE) is a 501(c)(3) organization offering a suite of career-connected learning programs and services for K-12 educators, students, and local businesses in Stanislaus County. The core product portfolio includes the Career Presenter Directory (access to industry experts for schools), Educators in Industry Program (placements for teachers in businesses), and Career Education Grant (up to $2,500 for innovative career programs). Business partnership offerings include Industry Tours, Student Job Shadowing, Internships/Work-Based Learning, In-Class Career Presentations, CTE Advisory Board Membership, and Student Mentorship. Professional development programs include biotech bootcamps and bioeconomy week for educators. The organization connects educators and employers to prepare students for local careers through experiential, hands-on learning approaches.

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Products and services

• Career Presenter Directory An exclusive directory for education partners listing local industry experts who share their professional journeys with Stanislaus County students through career fairs and in-class presentations.
• Educators in Industry Program A program that places K-12 educators directly within local businesses, offering opportunities to stay updated on the latest trends, technologies, and practices in the professional world, with compensation of $45/hour up to $1,800 per fiscal year.
• Career Education Grant Grant funding of up to $2,500 for Stanislaus County K-12 educational partners who create innovative programs promoting vocational awareness (grades TK-6) and career exploration opportunities (grades 7-12). Applications open July 1 and close September 11 annually.
• Business Partnership Engagements A suite of business-partner offerings that include industry tours, student job shadowing, work-based learning internships, in-class career presentations, CTE advisory board membership, and student mentorship to expose Stanislaus County educators and students to industry-specific skills and current workplace practices.
• Summer Youth Work Experience Program (WEX)

Quantifiable outcome

• 26 partner school districts across Stanislaus County
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers10 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

20 partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• G3 EnterprisescoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1992Major employer partner represented on SPIE Board by Lisa Fiveash, VP Accounting Tax Treasury. G3 is a long-standing supporter providing career exposure opportunities and industry connections for Stanislaus County students.
• GALLOcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer partner represented on SPIE Board by Celeste Ayers, Director of Learning & Development. GALLO is a founding partner and major supporter of SPIE's career education initiatives, providing industry expertise, career presentations, and workplace learning opportunities for students.
• Sutter Health Memorial Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare employer partner represented on SPIE Board by Sandra Drumonde, Chief Nurse Executive. Sutter Health sponsors the Educators in Industry program and provides clinical observation opportunities for educators.
• Modesto Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRepresented on SPIE Board by Trish Christensen, CEO & President. Provides business network access, sponsors scholarships, and supports career education programs. SPIE Board Advisor Brad Goudeau is Deputy Superintendent of Modesto City Schools.
• McCarthymajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor supporter and sponsor of SPIE programs including the Educators in Industry program. McCarthy provides industry tour opportunities and career presentation volunteers.
• Save Mart CompaniesmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMajor employer and program sponsor. Save Mart Companies provides industry exposure opportunities and supports SPIE's workforce development initiatives in Stanislaus County.
• Modesto City SchoolscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLargest partner school district represented on SPIE Board by Senior Director Rachelle Barkus (Executive Board Advisor) and Deputy Superintendent Brad Goudeau. District receives career education grants and industry partnership support.
• Stanislaus County Office of Education (SCOE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCounty education partner represented on SPIE Board by Superintendent Scott Kuykendall. SCOE collaborates on career education initiatives and workforce development programs.
• CSU StanislausmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHost site for professional development programs including BABEC Biotech Bootcamp and Plant Biotechnology Boot Camp. Retired History Professor Curtis Grant serves on SPIE Board.
• HealthForce PartnersmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHealthcare workforce partnership focused on addressing healthcare worker shortage in San Joaquin Valley. Collaboration includes developing CTE pathways, career pathways guides, and student engagement programs.
• McCarthey Dressman Education FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerProvides educator grants up to $10,000/year ($20,000 over two years) for K-12 educators. SPIE promotes these grant opportunities to partner educators through its resources page.
• Modesto Chamber of Commerce FoundationmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerSPIE promotes Trade Scholarship Fund supporting students pursuing vocational trades certificates in construction, automotive, culinary, and cosmetology.
• BABEC (Bay Area Biotechnology Education Consortium)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFacilitates BABEC Biotech Bootcamp Fundamentals (June 3-5) at CSU Stanislaus. Provides biotechnology training and equipment grants up to $15,500 for participating educators.
• IgnitedmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganizes Bioeconomy Week (July 13-17) - a 5-day summer learning intensive for Stanislaus County teachers exploring circular bioeconomy and biological resources driving innovation and sustainability.
• Stanislaus County Workforce DevelopmentmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Summer Youth Work Experience Program (WEX) providing 6-week paid internships for young adults ages 17-21. Director Doris Foster serves on SPIE Board.
• Modesto Irrigation DistrictminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLocal utility district supporter providing career exposure and industry connections for students.
• Antinetti ConsultingcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounder Rachelle Antinetti serves as Board President. Provides leadership and consulting support for SPIE operations and strategy.
• Grimbleby Coleman Advisors & AccountantscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBoard member Manoj Bains, Principal Tax, serves as Secretary/Treasurer providing financial oversight.
• Opportunity StanislausmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional economic development organization represented on SPIE Board by Amber Edwards, VP of Talent Development.
• 26 Partner School DistrictscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSPIE partners with 26 school districts across Stanislaus County including Ceres USD, Chatom USD, Denair USD, Empire USD, Gratton SD, Great Valley Academy, Hickman CCD, Hughson USD, Keyes USD, Knights Ferry ESD, Modesto City Schools, Newman-Crows Landing USD, Oakdale JUSD, Paradise ESD, Patterson JUSD, Riverbank USD, Roberts Ferry SD, Salida USD, Shiloh ESD, SCOE, Stanislaus USD, Sylvan USD, Turlock USD, Valley Home JSD, and Waterford USD.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• SkillsUSA: National nonprofit serving middle, high, and college students preparing for trade, technical, and skilled-service careers, with strong CTE and employer-engagement programming. Comparable to SPIE in serving students and educators in career-connected and CTE pathways, though with a national chapter structure.
• Big Picture Learning: Nonprofit that redesigns high schools around work-based learning, internships, and personalized advising anchored in employer partnerships. Closely matches SPIE's work-based learning, mentorship, and internship programming for K-12 students in Stanislaus County.
• Junior Achievement: National nonprofit delivering career-readiness, financial literacy, and work-readiness programs to K-12 students through school and employer partnerships. Highly comparable mission to SPIE's career-connected learning work, though operates at national scale rather than a single county.
• NAF (National Academy Foundation): National nonprofit operating career academies within high schools that connect students to industry-themed career pathways with employer partners and advisory boards. Directly comparable to SPIE's model of linking school districts, students, and local employers around career-connected learning.
• Year Up: Workforce-development nonprofit providing young adults with training, mentorship, and corporate internships leading to employment. Comparable to SPIE's bridge between education and employer hiring needs, though Year Up serves older youth and has a national employer network.
• Opportunity Stanislaus: Regional economic development and talent organization in Stanislaus County that overlaps directly with SPIE's workforce and education-industry mission. Has shared board representation with SPIE and serves a complementary role in regional talent development.

Others

• Modesto Chamber of Commerce: Regional chamber of commerce serving Stanislaus County employers. Serves as an ecosystem partner rather than direct competitor; CEO Trish Christensen sits on SPIE's Board, illustrating the deeply intertwined local business-education network.

Emerging players

• Genesys Works: Nonprofit that provides high school students from under-resourced communities with technical skills training and corporate internships. Overlaps with SPIE's internship and work-based learning offerings but is focused on older high school students moving into paid corporate placements.

Regional players

• Stanislaus County Workforce Development Board: Government-funded workforce development entity for Stanislaus County that administers WIOA programs, youth work experience, and employer services. Directly comparable as a regional workforce intermediary; partners with SPIE on the Summer Youth Work Experience Program.
• HealthForce Partners: San Joaquin Valley healthcare workforce partnership that develops CTE healthcare pathways and student engagement programs. Overlaps with SPIE's health-sector employer engagement and career pathway work, particularly with Sutter Health.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks4 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Funding overview

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