California Network Overview
A stronger, more creative California. Real people. Real opportunities. Real impact.
Total Network
All professionals in our network
52,317
Verified
Identity, credentials, and expertise verified
24,892
48% of previous stage
Available
Actively available for opportunities
21,540
87% of previous stage
Deployable
Matched and ready for placement
18,420
86% of previous stage
Engaged
Currently delivering with students
15,206
83% of previous stage
Active Professionals
- 500+
- 101 – 500
- 51 – 100
- 11 – 50
- 1 – 10
- 0 (No coverage yet)
55
of 58 counties
have active professionals
95%
Expanding opportunity to every corner of California.
Role Capacity by Category
Verified professionals by role type.
- Teaching Artists9,84240%
- Industry Mentors6,32825%
- College/Career Advisors4,89220%
- Wellness Professionals2,87412%
- Entrepreneurs1,9768%
- Employers9804%
Engagement Delivery Trend
Student engagements and contact hours across California.
- Student Engagements
- Student Contact Hours
| Month | Student engagements | Student contact hours |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | 3000 | 5000 |
| Aug 2026 | 5000 | 8000 |
| Sep 2026 | 7000 | 10000 |
| Oct 2026 | 9000 | 13000 |
| Nov 2026 | 11000 | 16000 |
| Dec 2026 | 13000 | 20000 |
| Jan 2027 | 14000 | 23000 |
| Feb 2027 | 16000 | 26000 |
| Mar 2027 | 18000 | 29000 |
| Apr 2027 | 20000 | 32000 |
| May 2027 | 22000 | 35000 |
| Jun 2027 | 24000 | 38000 |
Pathway Coverage
Schools with access to each creative pathway.
- Arts Education78%
- Workforce Pathways62%
- College & Career Readiness68%
- Wellness & SEL54%
- Entrepreneurship46%
- Civic & Community Impact51%
Data & Methodology
Transparent. Accurate. Actionable.
Data Sources
Verified professional profiles, organization records, engagement records, and school district data from the academix.Community network.
Last Updated
Sep 15, 2026
Data refreshed daily at 6:00 AM PT
Academic Year
2026–27
Jul 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2027
Our Impact Grows Together
More creative people. More opportunities.
A brighter California.
| Stage | Professionals | Share of previous stage |
|---|---|---|
| Total Network | 52317 | n/a |
| Verified | 24892 | 48% |
| Available | 21540 | 87% |
| Deployable | 18420 | 86% |
| Engaged | 15206 | 83% |