Programs That Build Futures, Not Just Skills
At STAE, we don’t just offer programs, we build pathways. Every experience inside our Innovation Factory is designed to move young people from exposure to career, and from potential to real-world opportunity. Whether you’re a student, school, partner, or supporter, there’s a place for you in this ecosystem.
With STAE and the Innovation Factory, every dollar invested in our creative services or educational tracks directly funds the economic and mental wellness of the next generation while securing quality talent for our future workforce.
OUR CORE PROGRAM PILLARS
Creative Workforce Academy
Where creativity becomes career
This is the heart of STAE’s impact.
The Creative Workforce Academy equips youth with real-world, monetizable skills in the arts, entertainment, media, entrepreneurship, and creative industries. Students don’t just learn, they build, create, and launch.
What it includes:
Entrepreneurship training (formerly Side Hustle Academy)
AI-powered creative workforce training for the next generation of digital creators, entrepreneurs, and innovators.
Financial literacy + business development
Content creation + branding
Pitch competitions + real-world application
Outcomes:
Students leave with skills, confidence, and income pathways, not just ideas.
Sponsor a student’s journey through the Creative Workforce Academy
Career Pipeline & Apprenticeships
Real experience. Real opportunity. Real pathways.
STAE’s Career Pipeline & Apprenticeship program is a hands-on workforce development experience designed to prepare young people for immediate entry into creative and digital careers. Participants don’t just learn—they work inside a real production ecosystem, gaining practical experience in media, events, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. Through direct mentorship and project-based learning, students build portfolios, develop professional skills, and leave with a clear pathway into income, internships, or employment.
Ideal for high schools, colleges, workforce programs, and corporate partners
Career Pathways Include:
Media & Content Production
Event Production & Live Experiences
Creative Entrepreneurship
Technical & Digital Skills
AI-Powered Branding & Content Creation
Digital Business Automation
Ethical AI & Future of Work Readiness
Invest in the Next Generation Workforce
Your support creates real opportunity by funding paid internships and hands-on training experiences for emerging professionals.
$500 — Support a student internship experience
$1,500 — Fund a full apprenticeship pathway
$5,000+ — Sponsor a cohort of future professionals
Fund a paid internship or sponsor a cohort
In-School &
Expanded Learning Programs
Bring STAE to Your Campus
In-School & Expanded Learning Programs
Transform your campus with high-impact programs that increase student engagement, improve attendance, and connect learning to real-world career pathways.
With over 25 years of organizational leadership and 38 years of founder-driven expertise, STAE has delivered more than 500,000 hours of hands-on youth development programming across schools, districts, and communities—serving students through assemblies, residencies, after-school programs, and workforce-connected learning experiences.
Our programs are designed for today’s students—and the future they’re walking into.
We bring fully facilitated, turnkey programming directly to your campus:
High-Energy Assemblies & School-Wide Activations
Inspire students through dynamic, culturally relevant experiences that drive engagement and school prideMulti-Week Residencies (4–12 Weeks)
Deep, skill-building programs in media, arts, and workforce readinessAfter-School & Expanded Learning Programs (ELOP Aligned)
Structured enrichment that keeps students engaged beyond the bellAI & Digital Creativity Workshops
Future-focused learning in content creation, digital tools, and creative technologyCreative Workforce Pathways
Exposure to careers in media, entrepreneurship, and the creative economy
Partner with us to bring STAE to your campus
Creative Studios
STAE Media
Professional media. Real-world training.
STAE Creative Studios is a full-service, youth-powered production company delivering high-quality media services while training the next generation of creators.
Services include:
Videography + photography
Podcast production
Content creation + digital marketing
AI-assisted content creation (video, graphics, writing)
Prompting + creative direction
Hire our team or sponsor training opportunities for youth creatives
Wellness & Life Skills Lab
Take Control
Real-life skills for real-life success
Take Control is a transformative life skills and wellness program designed to equip youth, college students, and families with the tools they need to navigate life with confidence, stability, and purpose. Rooted in real-world application, this program goes beyond conversation—participants learn how to manage their finances, run their households, care for their mental health, and make empowered decisions that lead to long-term success. Originally developed to support families and students navigating economic hardship, Take Control has become a powerful pathway to independence, helping participants break cycles of poverty and build sustainable, fulfilling lives.
Core Focus Areas
Mental Wellness & Emotional Intelligence
Financial Literacy, Budgeting & Debt Freedom
Family & Household Management
Meal Planning, Grocery Shopping & Living Well on a Budget
Leadership, Decision-Making & Personal Accountability
Work-Life Balance & Quality of Life (“How to Have Fun!”)
Summer & Break Immersion Camps
Safe, engaging, and transformative experiences
STAE Camps provide youth with dynamic, hands-on experiences during school breaks, combining fun with skill-building.
Experiences include:
Dance, music, and media exploration
Team-based creative projects
Performance and showcase opportunities
Sponsor a camper or fund a full camp experience
After-School Innovation Clubs
Hosted at the Innovation Factory
Where passion meets consistency
Our clubs provide structured, ongoing opportunities for youth to develop their skills in a supportive environment.
Club options include:
Dance, DJ, and music production
Photography and media
Entrepreneurship and finance
Creative arts and performance
Fund a student’s monthly participation
Field Trips Hosted at the Innovation Factory
Exposure & Experience Lab
Expanding what young people believe is possible
This isn’t a field trip—it’s a full creative immersion.
Students step inside the Innovation Factory and explore real, working spaces where creativity turns into careers. They rotate through hands-on labs including media production, podcasting, DJ/music, dance, and creative entrepreneurship.
The Experience
Students don’t just observe—they create.
🎬 Media & content creation labs
🎧 DJ & music production
💃 Performance & movement
🎙 Podcast & broadcast studios
🧵 Branding, merch & creative business
From Discovery to Direction
Every experience is connected to real career pathways, income opportunities, and next steps within STAE. For many students, this is the moment everything clicks.
What Explorers Gain
Confidence and self-discovery
Exposure to real careers
A clear next step forwardWe take students of all ages beyond their everyday environments into spaces that inspire, challenge, and open their minds.
Enjoy or Sponsor a transformational experience
CREATIVE ARTS & CULTURE PROGRAMS
Movement & Performance
Studio T Urban Dance Academy
Where raw talent becomes industry-ready excellence
Studio T Urban Dance Academy is the flagship program that launched STAE’s national impact, and it remains one of our most powerful pipelines for developing elite creative talent. What started as a response to unmet needs in underserved communities has grown into an award-winning training ground that has produced dancers seen on the world’s biggest stages, from the So You Think You Can Dance and World of Dance to tours and performances alongside global icons like Beyoncé and Justin Bieber.
More than a dance program, this is a discipline-driven ecosystem where confidence, character, and career pathways are built simultaneously. Students don’t just learn choreography, they develop stage presence, work ethic, creative voice, and the mindset required to compete and win in high-performance environments. Whether a beginner stepping into their first class or an advanced dancer preparing for professional opportunities, every student is trained to rise, lead, and own their space.
Music & Audio Production Lab
Hands-on training in vocal performance, music production, and sound engineering.
STAE’s Music Program trains students to produce music, DJ, mix, and perform using award-winning studios and a fully equipped DJ Lab with real industry gear. Students learn beat-making, live mixing, and percussion — then get coached on how to book paid gigs and build their brand.
This isn’t just music class. It’s a pathway to real work, real stages, and real income for creators ready to level up.
Aunt Tee’s Corner
EDUTAINMENT PLATFORM
Aunt Tee’s Corner is a joyful children’s program that blends storytelling, music, movement, and play to help kids ages 3–10 build confidence, creativity, and essential life skills. Created by Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, the show delivers fun, culturally relevant content that supports early learning, social-emotional development, and imagination—both at home and in classrooms. Through engaging episodes, interactive experiences, and real-world activations, kids don’t just watch—they participate, learn, and grow in a space where they feel seen and empowered.
Sponsor This Show – Help us expand access to high-quality, uplifting children’s content while positioning your brand in front of families, schools, and communities who value education, creativity, and positive representation.
EVENTS & COMMUNITY EXPERIENCES
California’s Day of Dance
California’s Day of Dance — The Statewide Movement
California’s Day of Dance is the state’s premier celebration of dance, wellness, and community. Founded in Sacramento and now gearing up for its 10th anniversary in 2026, this landmark event unites thousands across California for a day of mass choreography, live performances, cultural showcases, and pure joy.
Created by Studio T, the mission is simple:
Get California moving and make high-quality performing arts accessible to every community.
Join the movement. Celebrate creativity.
Just Dance, California.
SacTown Showdown
Sactown Showdown — Bring the Heat, Sacramento!
Sactown Showdown is the city’s most electrifying youth performing arts competition, where dancers, musicians, and creators light up the stage and battle for bragging rights. It’s high-energy, culture-rich, and packed with the kind of talent that makes Sacramento shine.
Big moves. Big moments. Big Sacramento pride.
If you’ve got it — It’s time to show it.
90s Fresh
90’s Fresh — A Full-Blown 90’s Dance Explosion
90’s Fresh isn’t just a dance concert — it’s a full-blown cultural explosion.
Think Soul Train lines blazing, In Living Color–level energy, and a stage lit up with 90’s style. This is Studio T’s legendary throwback series where dancers of every age hit the floor with the kind of fire that made the 90’s unforgettable.
From electrifying choreography and high-fashion retro looks to immersive set design, iconic music, and surprise celebrity appearances, 90’s Fresh brings the decade back to life — louder, brighter, and bolder than ever.
If the 90’s raised you — or you just wish they had — this is YOUR show.
PROFESSIONAL & CORPORATE SERVICES
STAE Retreats
Corporate Innovation Experiences -
Transform your team inside the Innovation Factory through immersive, hands-on experiences designed to spark creativity, strengthen collaboration, and unlock fresh thinking. These high-impact retreats move beyond traditional team-building—placing your staff in dynamic, studio-style environments where they create, problem-solve, and innovate together. From media production and design challenges to leadership development and culture-building activations, each experience is customized to help teams reconnect, reimagine what’s possible, and return to work more aligned, energized, and ready to perform at a higher level.
Book Your Team Experience – Elevate your team with a retreat they’ll never forget.
Sweet Tee, LLC | Tee Sandi Consulting
Leadership & Culture Consulting
Meet Miss Tee Sandifer — The Creative Engine Behind It All
Leadership & Culture Consulting through Tee Sandi Consulting and Sweet Tee, LLC delivers transformational strategy, high-impact keynotes, and immersive experiences designed to help organizations build powerful cultures that perform. Led by Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer—award-winning CEO, national thought leader, and architect behind STAE’s proven, experience-driven model—this work goes far beyond inspiration. From keynote speaking and executive intensives to full-scale culture redesign, leadership development, and community engagement strategies, organizations gain access to a blueprint that has impacted hundreds of thousands of lives and built real pipelines from potential to performance. Signature offerings include talks and workshops rooted in her forthcoming book The Risk of Being Seen, team and leadership retreats, workforce and “new collar” development strategies, and systems that strengthen engagement, retention, and innovation across diverse environments—from corporations to campuses to public agencies. This is for organizations ready to move past surface-level change and invest in building people, culture, and ecosystems that actually produce results.
Work With Miss Tee – Bring a proven culture-builder into your organization and create lasting impact from the inside out.