Programs & Services

Supporting Education. Fueling Innovation. Activating Communities.

Community Activations Network (CAN) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that partners with colleges, employers, and community leaders to design and fund forward-thinking workforce solutions. We don’t conduct the training—we create the ecosystem that makes training possible, accessible, and sustainable.

Workforce Training Partnerships

We collaborate with your business, subject matter experts, colleges, trade schools, and community-based training providers to co-design and deliver curriculum solutions that meet emerging sector needs. Whether it’s clean energy, advanced manufacturing, healthcare, or trades—we connect the dots between employer demand and educational access.

Example: Our proprietary LITT (Laser Induction Technology Training) program was developed in partnership with industry leaders and is currently in the patent process. It’s just one example of how we build sector-ready innovation.

Think Tank Services for Economic Development

Our CAN Think Tank brings together data, strategy, and stakeholder collaboration to solve local workforce challenges. We support:

• Municipalities and Counties with workforce alignment plans

• Developers and Site Selectors seeking training-ready locations

• Industries launching new tech, training needs, or job creation efforts

• Community leaders designing scalable wraparound solutions

We are one of the few think tanks that support all accredited training institutions—not just public university systems.

Tuition Scholarships & Grant Funding

Through donor support, we create dedicated funds that offset tuition costs for eligible students in workforce programs. Scholarships are available for students attending partner colleges or apprenticeship programs pursuing careers in:

• Trades & Skilled Labor

• Healthcare & Medical Fields

• Construction & Infrastructure

• Manufacturing & Emerging Technologies

A portion of all funds raised goes directly to student tuition and program-based workforce scholarships.

Student Persistence & Retention Programs

Too many students leave training due to life barriers—not academics. CAN works with employers, training programs, and local agencies to provide support in areas like:

• Transportation solutions

• Child care or elder care referrals

• Utility assistance

• Housing insecurity or social services connections

Our goal: Keep students enrolled, employed, and thriving.

Community & Industry Collaboration

We connect:

• Employers seeking skilled labor

• Communities preparing for growth

• Training institutions building new pipelines

• Funders looking to make a measurable impacts

By facilitating high-value partnerships, CAN supports business growth and community empowerment at the same time.

·  Persistence programs that help students stay enrolled and succeed by overcoming barriers such as transportation, childcare, mental health, or academic support

·  Annual and business membership programs to strengthen engagement and community investment in successes

·  Economic development and capacity-building strategies to revitalize communities

·  Customized “Train-to-Order” solutions for local industries—designed to reduce onboarding time and improve productivity

·  Innovation in workforce readiness, including cutting-edge curricula

At CAN, we deliver access, innovation, and support to the people, communities and institutions who make training work.

Think Tank Services for Economic Development

Community Activations Network offers strategic Think Tank services that provide research-driven insights, workforce forecasting, and solution design to fuel economic growth in municipalities, industry sectors, and community development projects.

Our Think Tank operates as a hub for innovation, helping local leaders and developers make data-informed decisions in areas such as:

• Municipal & Regional Economic Planning:
  Workforce alignment strategies, education-to-employment pipelines, and talent retention initiatives that match regional goals.

• Industry Sector Intelligence:
  Customized training blueprints and labor market analysis for emerging sectors—especially where automation, clean energy, healthcare, and skilled trades are evolving rapidly.

• Site Selection Support:
  We assess workforce readiness, training infrastructure, and wraparound services for developers and corporations choosing locations for business expansion or relocation.

• Community Solution Engineering:
  Designing scalable initiatives such as public-private partnerships, community training hubs, or student pipeline programs that strengthen local capacity.

Our Think Tank isn’t just a research team—it’s a solution lab. We collaborate with stakeholders, collect regional data, and develop custom strategies that align community potential with economic opportunity.