To date, Collaborative members have invested in more than 30 projects across the Capital Region, turning shared vision into action.
The Sacramento K-16 Collaborative invests in innovative projects that bring our vision to life. Through our Workgroup and Scale-Up Accelerator Fund proposal processes, Collaborative members propose and vote on the projects that receive funding. These investments support initiatives that expand dual enrollment, strengthen transfer pathways, serve high priority student populations, and build career-connected learning opportunities in sectors like healthcare, engineering, and biotech. Each project reflects our region’s shared commitment to equity, collaboration, and measurable impact, helping students move more seamlessly from high school to college and into rewarding careers.
Scale-Up Accelerator Funds
Round 1
Mechatronics at Oakmont High School
Roseville Joint USD
$444,356
A program to triple engineering pathway graduates with flexible options leading to high school internships, Sierra College credentials, or degrees at Sacramento State.
Scaling Dual Enrollment
Lake Tahoe Community College & Lake Tahoe USD
$100,700
Expands dual enrollment for Latinx students, advancing equity, college attainment, and workforce readiness.
Addressing Allied Health Instructor Recruitment
Sierra College & Kaiser Permanente
$74,874
A pilot program to mitigate instructor shortages, enabling more healthcare pathway students.
Innovative Talent Pipeline for Regional Healthcare Demand
Los Rios Community College District
$325,070
Expands allied health programs to address workforce needs with culturally relevant care.
Round 2
Interdisciplinary Engineering Pathways
Sacramento State & Sierra College
$297,000
A scalable dual enrollment model connecting community college coursework in Mechatronics, Welding, and Advanced Manufacturing to upper-division engineering at Sac State’s Placer Center.
CNA Certification & Accreditation Initiative
Arthur A. Benjamin Health Professions High School
$153,000
Sacramento’s first high school-based Certified Nursing Assistant program, serving underrepresented students through dual enrollment and work-based learning.
Dual Enrollment Workgroup
Enhancing High School Students’ College Transition Through Shared Counseling Staff
Cosumnes River College (CRC) & Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD)
$99,000
Two EGUSD high school counselors will serve as adjunct faculty at CRC to support dual enrollment students, alongside student ambassadors, counselor training, and online tutoring
through NetTutor.
Dual Enrollment Fortification
American River College (ARC)
$127,400
Enhances its Dual Enrollment program by fostering a support network among high schools, students, and faculty to help students succeed in college-level courses.
Ready, Set, Enroll: A Digital Roadmap for Student Success
Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento County Office of Education
$31,000
Program to help Sacramento students explore dual enrollment and career paths online.
Priority Populations Rising: Expanding Dual Enrollment and Career Pathways
Breakthrough Sacramento
$99,150
Expands dual enrollment for under-resourced students through a summer program and year-round support to earn college credit and explore STEM and healthcare careers.
LTCC Dual Enrollment Pathways to Career Education and Transfer
Lake Tahoe Community College
$33,583
Supports college visits for dual enrollment students, focusing on Latinx, low-income, and first-generation students, to encourage transfer and college enrollment at LTCC, Sacramento State, and UC Davis.
SCSOS Regional Middle College & Dual Enrollment Project
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools Yuba College
$226,648.38
Expands education access in Yuba, Sutter, and Colusa counties through a new Middle College Program for high schoolers and expanded dual enrollment for adult learners via a five-county consortium.
Project RISE (Regional Innovation for Science and Engineering)
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD)
$60,000
MJUSD and Lindhurst High School launched a STEM initiative with UC Davis, focusing on engineering, coding, and robotics.
Enable Online Enrollment for LRCCD Dual Enrollment Students
Los Rios Community College District (LRCCD)
$243,000
A new online enrollment system for dual enrollment students streamlines registration and improves access to college classes.
High School Dual Enrollment Pathway Pilot
Sacramento County Office of Education (SCOE)
$380,000
Launched a pilot program offering four $95,000 grants to high schools committed to developing or scaling up dual enrollment pathways.
Data Sharing & Innovation Workgroup
Data Sharing Initiative/Data support- personnel
Sacramento County Office of Education
$207,705.00
Supports K-12 districts with data tools and a dual enrollment dashboard to connect with colleges.
Expand Los Rios Data Warehouse Capacity to Support K-16 Data Sharing
Los Rios Community College District
$340,780.00
Expands Los Rios’ data warehouse to support K-16 data sharing with Elk Grove USD and Sacramento State.
K-16 Data Sharing Pilot Change Request
Los Rios Community College District & Sacramento State
$400,000.00
Extends the K-16 Data Sharing Pilot to add new reports and dashboards, deepening collaboration across institutions.
Priority Student Populations Workgroup
Advancing 4-Year STEM Degree Completion Through UCD’s College of Biological Sciences AvenueB Program
UC Davis
$55,000
Supports marginalized transfer students at UC Davis’ College of Biological Sciences, helping them complete STEM degrees and launch careers in health and biological sciences.
Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference
UC Davis
$3,000 per year for 2 years
Funds transportation to inspire underrepresented students at the Cesar Chavez Youth Leadership Conference to pursue higher education.
AvenueM Summer Internship Program and Seminar Course
UC Davis
$120,580
Provides internships and research opportunities to support underrepresented STEM students on their path to medical school.
Prioritizing Disproportionately Impacted and Historically Divested Communities: A Focused Support and Outreach Approach
Project Attain & Sacramento K-16 Collaborative
$320,000
Launched targeted outreach campaign to support adult learners from underserved communities pursuing higher education.
Ethnic Studies Yolo Organizational Leadership Opportunity
CA Tribal College
$66,300 (over 3 years)
This program mentors and empowers men of color to graduate high school and pursue college success.
Enhancing Equitable Transfer Success from CRC to Sac State
Cosumnes River College & Sacramento State
$220,000 ($110,000 per year for two years)
This two-year pilot offers priority students dedicated full-time support to ease their transfer from CRC to Sacramento State.
Los Rios Transfer Academy
Los Rios Community College District
$37,713
A two-day hybrid event providing in-depth guidance on transfer options like TAP, TAG, and ADTs, with a focus on supporting men of color and first-generation college students.
Adult Success Promise at Woodland Community College
Woodland Community College
$100,000
Supports adults 26+ with some college education but no degree, offering incentives and personalized support to help them return and complete their education.
Advancing the 1300 Campaign
Improve Your Tomorrow (IYT)
$40,359.81
Supports low-income students and students of color through a residential experience at Sac State and UC Davis, plus funding for the 1300 Campaign conference.
Building Capacity to Serve Adult Learners Across the K-16 Sacramento Collaborative Region
Lake Tahoe Community College, Los Rios Community College District, Sacramento State
$267,852
A regional effort to reengage adult learners through targeted outreach, advising, stipends, and readiness tools to boost reenrollment and graduation.
Male Leaders in Education
Sacramento State, Sacramento City College, Elk Grove USD, Sacramento City USD, Woodland Joint USD
$62,620
Supports male students of color through a PK–20 pipeline, building mentorship and pathways into education careers.
Expanding Equitable Access Through PIE
Los Rios Community College District
$9,133.63 (Partially Funded)
Provides wage subsidies for employers to host paid internships, supporting low-income, first-gen, adult learners, and students of color in career-aligned roles.
Transfer Pathways Workgroup
Marysville High School Project MED (Medical Design)
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD)
$460,000
A four-year medical pathway program preparing students for healthcare careers with internships, field trips, and college courses.
Increasing Baccalaureate Attainment Among Rural, Latinx, and Low-Income Students
Lake Tahoe Community College & Sacramento State
$89,188
A pilot transfer program providing early support and a seamless pathway for rural, Latinx, and low-income students transitioning from LTCC to Sacramento State.
Sacramento Region eTranscript Infrastructure Project
Los Rios Community College District, Lake Tahoe Community College, Sacramento State, Yuba Community College District, Sierra College
$232,000
Developing regional eTranscript systems to simplify and speed up transfer and reverse transfer processes, saving students time and costs.
Expanding Pathways for Postsecondary Success
Lake Tahoe Community College (LTCC)
$27,000
Supports transfer and career pathways for low-income, first-gen, rural, and returning students through academic mapping, college visits, and outreach.
Career Ready Veterans
Sacramento State (CSUS)
$100,000
Supports veteran students’ transfer and career success with dedicated counseling, credit recognition, and career prep services.
CITY Scholars: Advancing Transfer Equity for Students of Color
Sacramento City College (SCC)
$237,049.37 (Partial Funding)
Launches a cohort program supporting African American and Latino students with culturally responsive teaching and support to boost transfer success and equity.
Career Pathways Workgroup
Project RISE Engineering
Marysville Joint Unified School District (MJUSD) & Lindhurst High School
$130,000
A STEM program partnering with UC Davis to engage students in engineering, coding, and robotics.
Avenue E/B Program
UC Davis
$5,000
Supports marginalized students in building networks, accessing resources, and pursuing careers in health and biological sciences
Navigating Northstate Health Care Pathways
Sutter County Superintendent of Schools
$528,350
Supports students across multiple counties by connecting high school, college, and certification programs with healthcare career guidance.
One-Year Surgical Technician Program
Sierra College
$217,000
Launches a Surgical Technician program with dual enrollment to prepare students for high-wage healthcare jobs.
Folsom & Rancho Cordova Regional Healthcare Hub
Folsom Lake College
$114,000
Develops a Radiology Technician program with dual enrollment to expand healthcare career paths and diversify the workforce in Rancho Cordova. Supports the conversion of the Rancho Cordova Center into a Health Care Hub to serve Rancho Cordova and surrounding communities.
Expanding Healthcare and Regional Economy Career Pathways in the Tahoe Basin
Lake Tahoe Community College
$50,180
Expands dual-enrollment Dental Assisting and promotes high-demand careers with credentials and externships in healthcare, culinary, and forestry.
AvenueM Summer Internship Program and Seminar Course
UC Davis
$120,580
Supports underrepresented community college students pursuing medicine with paid internships, research, travel, and MCAT prep.
Training & Connecting Students to High-Wage Careers Through MESA Bootcamps
American River College
$17,269.83 (partial funding)
A 3-week intensive program preparing 100 underrepresented students for engineering and computing careers with training, coaching, and apprenticeship connections.
Pathways Project: Digital Access and Support to Engineering & Computing Career Pathways
Sacramento State
$112,500
Piloting a digital platform and mentoring program to connect underrepresented students with engineering and computing careers, enhancing STEM access and transfer readiness.
Pathways Project: Digital Access and Support to Engineering & Computing Career Pathways
Sacramento State
$112,500
Piloting a digital platform and mentoring program to connect underrepresented students with engineering and computing careers, enhancing STEM access and transfer readiness.