STEM Core is a 1-year program that prepares students for careers in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) through accelerated math and technical skills courses. STEM Core was created in partnership with Growth Sector with the following goals in mind:
In Fall 2016, San Jose City College adopted this model and recruited its very first STEM Core cohort. Students completed accelerated math and technical skills coursework, participated in various enrichment activities (STEM workshops, networking, field trips to local tech companies) and received individualized wraparound support, including tutoring, academic advising, career counseling and access to resources. STEM Core has shown critical early success in readying students for calculus, engineering, computer science and tech-related internships, jobs and/or transfer to bachelor degree programs. |