We help people build careers by fixing how systems work.
Eleven Tenths brings colleges, employers, and communities to the same table to make the system work for the people it's meant to serve.
CORE BELIEF
"Education should meet people where they already are."
How We Deliver Results
We align strategy, curriculum, partnerships, and operations to build workforce systems that perform in the real world.
Strategy & System Design
Designing programs that align with real employer demand. We translate goals into systems that actually deliver outcomes.
Curriculum & Program Development
Simplifying how teams work across tools. Instead of adding platforms, we connect what's already in place.
Partnership & Employer Engagement
Building technical infrastructure that stays stable. From websites and LMS builds to integrations.
Implementation & Operations
Supporting daily operations. Once systems run, we document, maintain, and improve them based on real user behavior.
CASE STUDIES
Proven Impact
Designed and delivered in partnership with colleges, industry leaders, and workforce organizations.
California Community Colleges & Plumbing Degree Pathways
Formalizing plumbing apprenticeships into degree-aligned pathways, enabling apprentices to earn an Associate of Science while strengthening industry needs.
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BayICT Partnership
A regional collaboration connecting community colleges and employers to align technology training and strengthen cybersecurity pathways.
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Laney College: AIDA RJV
Creating a centralized platform connecting community colleges and industry partners while defining pathways into AI careers.
READ MORELeadership Team
Built by leaders across higher education, apprenticeship systems, industry, and public workforce agencies. Together, we scale workforce systems that deliver measurable impact.
Raymond Kaupp
Ray has led initiatives across industry, workforce development, and higher education throughout his career. In the California Community College system, he led workforce initiatives at Foothill College, San Mateo Community College, and the state Chancellor's Office, helping launch the California Online College. He previously held roles at Apple and Silicon Valley startups, and holds an MBA from UC Berkeley and an Ed.D. from San Francisco State University.
Carl Cimino
With more than 40 years in the construction trades and apprenticeship training, Carl has helped shape workforce pathways for thousands of workers. He served as Training Director at the Loyd E. Williams Pipe Trades Training Center for U.A. Local 393, where he led one of the nation's most respected apprenticeship programs and mentored thousands of workers. He continues to champion apprenticeship as a first-rate educational pathway by developing curricula and building partnerships that connect education, industry, and careers.
Sarah Ferguson
Sarah has spent two decades leading education, workforce, and community initiatives. She has managed projects for organizations including BayICT, the Santa Cruz County Office of Education, Cabrillo College, and Your Future Is Our Business, with expertise in strategic planning, grant writing, and program coordination. Her work focuses on developing partnerships, facilitating programs, and expanding opportunities for students and communities.
Katie Galvin
Katie's background spans social work education, research, and program design. She is an Associate Professor at California State University, Stanislaus, and previously directed Field Education at San José State University while consulting with community colleges across California. She holds a Ph.D. from the University of Utah and an MSW from CSU Sacramento, and her work supports equitable pathways for students through research, curriculum development, and partnership building.
Valerie Gunder
Valerie combines more than 20 years of experience in IT leadership, project management, instructional design, and technical support. She has served as CIO for the Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, managed statewide IT initiatives for the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium, and worked as an instructional designer at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She combines deep technical expertise with a strong commitment to responsive support and effective program delivery.
Raymond LeVangie III
Raymond's experience includes construction, technical training, and workforce development. He previously served as Executive Director of the Apprentice & Journeymen Training Trust Fund, where he oversaw curriculum development and instruction for plumbing and piping apprentices across Southern California. His background spans project management, BIM leadership, and union organizing, with a focus on building effective training systems that connect learners to high-demand careers.
Josh Sebright
Josh has worked across the skilled trades for more than a decade as a welder, pipefitter, and boilermaker. He holds multiple AWS welding certifications along with extensive safety training, including OSHA 30 and MSHA 120. His experience also includes teaching at Blackhawk Technical College and coordinating welding programs, combining technical expertise with a practical approach to instruction and problem-solving.
Lauren Tabata
Lauren's work focuses on marketing, web development, and creative communications, with experience spanning education, workforce development, and digital design. She has developed campaigns, websites, and branding initiatives for organizations across industries, with a focus on creating engaging and accessible digital experiences. Her work connects students, colleges, employers, and workforce partners through thoughtful design and communication strategies.
Ready to Build What Works?
We partner with education systems, industry leaders, and workforce agencies to design and implement systems that deliver measurable impact.
REAL IMPACT
"Connecting learners to high-demand careers through structured training systems."