
Funded FY26 Workgroup Proposals
The Sacramento K–16 Collaborative is driving real progress in education and workforce development through targeted funding for innovative projects. From dual enrollment initiatives to career bootcamps and digital access, these

The Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership
The Capital Region Biotech Talent Partnership is a collaborative initiative designed to strengthen education-to-career pathways in one of the region’s fastest-growing sectors. Funded through the We Prosper Together Catalyst Fund
Engaging Youth in Industries Q2 Event Highlights
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhwJjcPep30On May 15 2025, the Sacramento K-16 Collaborative hosted our second Quarterly Engaging Youth in Industry event—a vibrant gathering of community-based organizations (CBOs), K-16 partners, industry leaders, youth, and families.

Scale-Up Accelerator Funds Round Two Announcement
Recently, the Sacramento Region K-16 Collaborative awarded a second round of Scale -Up Accelerator Funds following a submission of 14 proposals totaling $2.6 million in requested funds. A review committee

Bringing Students Back: The Success of the Comebacker Campaign
Comebacker Campaign Results Between November 2024 and February 2025, six Northern California colleges launched a bold initiative with a singular purpose: to re-engage students who had paused their education and

Comebacker Spotlight: Raul Teodoro
We are continually inspired by the stories of adult learners who overcome challenges, persist through setbacks, and achieve their educational goals. One such story comes from Raul Teodoro, a current

Research Spotlight: Sacramento State
The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is proud to uplift the institutions helping adult learners return to—and succeed in—higher education. One such example Sacramento State‘s ongoing partnership with California Competes and Shasta

Adult Learners: Lake Tahoe Community College Expands Support for Returning Students
We’re proud to highlight the transformative work happening at Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC)! Last week, in collaboration with Sacramento State and Los Rios Community College District, the team was

Scale Up Accelerator Funds Webinar
The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative is excited to announce the launch of Round 2 for the Scale Up Accelerator Funds.

Event Highlight: K-12 Convening
Reflections from Our K–12 Convening: Collaboration in Action Across the Sacramento Region On April 8, the Sacramento K–16 Collaborative proudly hosted our inaugural K–12 Convening at The Firehouse in Old

Student & Family Resources
Resource Dual Enrollment: History, Current State and What’s Next | PDF Presentation A national perspective on dual enrollment: past, present and future (The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation) Read More

Administrator Resources
Getting Started Creating a Dual Enrollment Partnership Strategies for Coordinators | CLP Website Creating a partnership: Five key issues, plus checklists for planning teams. Learn More Getting Started Designing Pathways