BAK16

What is the objective of the Bay Area K-16 Collaborative?

The Bay Area K-16 Collaborative leveraged a new funding opportunity through the California Regional K-16 Education Collaborative Grant Program, submitting a Phase 2 planning grant ($100,000-$250,000 for one year) in early October 2022. The Collaborative submitted a full implementation proposal in fall 2023. The partners have been meeting regularly since March 2022 to create the foundation for this collaboration.

Together, our Collaborative will focus on student retention and seamless transitions between educational institutions; inclusive front doors and effective onramps to college, including early college preparation for youth; institutional change efforts to reduce barriers to equitable degree completion and career entry; inclusive student supports coordinated across the network of partners including unified school districts, community colleges, universities, and employers; and deeper connections with industry, including the expansion of work-based learning for students.

NCCPC is proud to be a partner of the BAK16! NCCPC’s Executive Director Mer is a member of the BAK16 Steering Committee.

BAK16 in the News!

SJSU and Bay Area K16 Collaborative Partners Receive $4 Million to Streamline Education to Career Pathways (December 4, 2023, SJSU News Center)

Chabot-Las Positas joins in $18.1M grant award from state (November 22, 2023, Pleasanton Weekly)

Chabot-Las Positas Community College District awarded $18.1M state grant (November 15, 2023, Livermore Vine)

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THE PATHWAYS

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The Sub-Regions

Last Updated on May 6, 2024

San José K-16 Collaborative (SJK16C)

The San José K-16 Collaborative (SJK16C) is a subregional hub of the BAK16 and is an initiative funded in part by the California K16 Collaborative Grant Program.

Vision and Goals for San José

We envision that San José’s diverse learners will have the educational experiences, career preparation, and support needed to contribute to, benefit from, lead, and thrive in our vibrant communities and globally competitive industries. The SJK16C aims to build high-quality and high-demand education-to-career pathways that dismantle systemic barriers and increase access in three discipline pathways:

• Education – Early Childhood Education and K12 Teaching
• Health – Public Health, Mental Health, and Wellness
• Technology – Engineering and Computing

SJK16 will:

1. Develop articulated course pathways
2. Expand dual enrollment offerings
3. Increase the capacity of high school teachers to teach dual enrollment courses
4. Provide pathway-specific outreach, recruitment, and advising
5. Elevate peer mentoring ecosystems
6. Establish a family ambassador program
7. Expand industry partnerships

SJK16 Partners:

• 3 High School Districts
• 2 California Community Colleges
• 4 San Jose State Colleges and Departments
• 3 Community Partners

East Bay K-16 Collaborative (EBK16)

The East Bay K-16 Collaborative (EBK16) is a subregional hub of the BAK16 and is an initiative funded in part by the California K16 Collaborative Grant Program.

Vision and Goals for East Bay

The EBK16 builds high-quality and high-demand college and career pathways that dismantle systemic barriers and increase access in:

• Education – Early Childhood Education and K12 Teaching
• Computer Science/STEM

EBK16 will:

1. Develop articulated course pathways in Education and Computer Science
2. Expand dual enrollment offerings in seven partner school districts w/CCC partners
3. Provide pathway-specific outreach, recruitment, and advising
4. Provide peer support for BIPOC and first-gen students in CSUEB STEM-LAB
5. Expand industry partnerships and work-based learning
6. Support a counselor network to improve student college and career guidance

EBK16 Partners:

• 5 High School Disricts and ROP
• 6 California Community Colleges
• 4 Cal State East Bay Colleges and Departments
• 3 Community Partners (including NCCPC and Steering Committee Member Hayward Promise Neighborhoods)

San Francisco/Peninsula K-16 Collaborative (SF/PK16)

The San Francisco/Peninsula K-16 Collaborative (SF/PK16) is a subregional hub of the BAK16 and is an initiative funded in part by the California K16 Collaborative Grant Program.

Vision and Goals for San Francisco/Peninsula

Our vision for this work is the educational institutions in San Francisco and the Peninsula operating as a collaborative ecosystem, with communication, procedures, resources and routines aligned across institutions in service of all our students. The SF/PK16 will support students throughout their academic journeys from elementary, middle and high school career exploration, to dual enrollment in specific community college courses, to work-based learning experiences that attract them to these careers, and to their baccalaureate degree attainment or licensure in these three career areas:

• Education
• Health/Biotechnology
• Engineering

SF/PK16 will:

1. Create a subregional hub and leadership structure designed for sustainability of long-term partnerships
2. Develop articulated course pathways
3. Expand student opportunities for dual enrollment, with a focus on equitable access
4. Increase the capacity of instructors to teach dual enrollment courses
5. Provide pathway-specific outreach, recruitment, and advising
6. Promote early career exploration
7. Host annual data summits to track outcomes for students and improve institutional processes
8. Expand industry partnerships and work-based learning opportunities
9. Collect and center student voice and input throughout the project

SF/PK16 Partners:

• 2 High School Disricts 
• 2 California Community Colleges
• 3 San Francisco State Colleges and Departments
• 0 Community Partners