Meteor Education Acquires AET Labs to Expand CTE Platform
- Meteor Education acquired Massachusetts-based AET Labs on November 3, 2026.
- The acquisition aims to strengthen Meteor's national Career and Technical Education platform.
- AET Labs founder David Kempskie will lead Meteor's CTE work in New England.
- Financial terms of the acquisition were not disclosed by the companies.
- Meteor Education is a Gainesville-based company backed by Bain Capital Double Impact.
The acquisition is intended to expand Meteor Education’s support for schools and institutions in New England and to enhance its technical training offerings.
The move comes as the National Science Foundation is hosting a virtual office hour for its Mid‑Career Advancement program, featuring directors from multiple NSF directorates. The program offers protected time, resources and collaborative opportunities for mid‑career scientists and engineers to develop new skills. Prospective participants include associate and full professors at primarily undergraduate institutions submitting proposals to NSF BIO or NSF GEO.
David Kempskie to lead New England CTE operations
For participants needing assistance with the NSF virtual office hour, accessibility requests can be sent to rarequest@nsf.gov or addressed by calling 703‑292‑8020. The NSF asks that such requests be made at least 14 days before a one‑day session or 30 days before longer sessions to allow time for accommodations.
Leadership perspectives on the acquisition
"Since founding AET Labs, our focus has been on connecting technical education with the real‑world skills students need for successful careers," said David Kempskie, adding that joining Meteor allows the company to expand the solutions available to the institutions it serves.
Synergies between AET Labs and ATC
This combined expertise expands Meteor's technical training offerings and strengthens its ability to support CTE programs across the country.
Broadening CTE capabilities for schools
Meteor Education is classified under SIC codes 82 and 829 and NAICS codes 61 and 611, reflecting its focus on educational services and technical training.
Meteor Education corporate profile and backing
Meteor Education is a privately held company headquartered in Gainesville, Florida. The company currently has 273 employees.
Bain Capital Double Impact provided a private equity funding round for the company on March 1, 2023. The firm was acquired by the Bain Capital Double Impact Fund on March 2, 2023.
The company has helped thousands of schools over more than 30 years. It designs flexible learning environments, provides professional development for teachers, and offers tools for districts to measure student impact. Further information is available at www.meteoreducation.com.
History of strategic acquisitions and company values
Meteor Education has acquired FE Premier, Worthington Contract Furniture, Blankenship Associates, Inc., and Advanced Technology Consultants. It acquired FE Premier on October 1, 2021, and Worthington Contract Furniture on May 1, 2022. The company acquired Blankenship Associates, Inc. on March 1, 2023, and it expanded its platform by acquiring Advanced Technology Consultants in 2024.
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