Our Program Partners
Collaborating with organizations to advance sustainability, community development, and economic opportunity
Core Partners
Circular Economy Cooperative (CE Co-op)
CE Co-op is dedicated to building a regenerative circular economy that prioritizes community benefit and environmental sustainability. Through cooperative principles and collaborative partnerships, CE Co-op works to create economic opportunities while reducing waste and environmental impact.
Key Tech Labs partners with CE Co-op to integrate circular economy principles into our S.T.R.E.A.M curriculum, ensuring students understand sustainable business models, waste reduction, and community-centered economic development.
Partnership Focus:
- • Circular economy education and training
- • Sustainable business model development
- • Community economic resilience
- • Environmental stewardship programs
Sunrise Fairs
Sunrise Fairs creates vibrant community events that celebrate solar energy, sustainability, and local culture. Through interactive festivals and educational experiences, Sunrise Fairs engages diverse audiences in learning about renewable energy and environmental solutions.
Key Tech Labs collaborates with Sunrise Fairs to provide hands-on demonstrations, student internship opportunities, and real-world applications of green technology education. Our apprentices gain practical experience while serving the community.
Partnership Focus:
- • Community solar energy events
- • Student internship placements
- • Hands-on green tech demonstrations
- • Public education and engagement
Supporting Partners
Bio Fiber Industries
Supporting sustainable materials and green construction initiatives
Sphere Solar Energy
Advancing solar technology education and renewable energy solutions
WSCACL
Empowering African American community leadership and advocacy
Olympia Community Solar
Building community-owned renewable energy infrastructure
Fiscal Sponsorship
Supporting Community-Driven Initiatives
Key Tech Labs provides fiscal sponsorship services to nonprofits, social enterprises, and community organizations that align with our mission of advancing technology education, sustainability, and economic opportunity for underrepresented communities.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, we can serve as the fiscal sponsor for projects and programs that further environmental justice, STEM education, workforce development, and community economic resilience.
What We Look For:
- ✓Programs focused on technology education and workforce development
- ✓Initiatives advancing environmental sustainability and green economy
- ✓Projects serving underrepresented and marginalized communities
- ✓Organizations committed to community-centered and equitable practices
- ✓Initiatives that complement and strengthen our existing programs
Fiscal Sponsorship Benefits:
- •501(c)(3) tax-exempt status for donor contributions
- •Grants management and financial administration support
- •Access to Key Tech Labs network and resources
- •Nonprofit compliance and governance support
- •Collaboration opportunities with established programs