Who We Are

EnCorps is dedicated to bridging the STEM education gap by connecting the professional world with public school students in under-resourced communities. We leverage the expertise of experienced STEM professionals to cultivate a new generation of STEM-ready students and teachers.

Our strategic, 360-degree approach focuses on teacher recruitment and retention, providing multiple avenues for impact:

  • EnCorps STEM Teachers Program®: We recruit, vet, and train experienced STEM professionals (with an average of 10+ years in their careers) to become high school instructors, directly addressing the critical STEM teacher shortage.
  • EnCorps STEMx Tutors Program: We build foundational math skills and confidence in middle school students by pairing them with STEM professional and college student volunteers for one-on-one support.
  • EnCorps Career Technical Education (CTE) Mentorship Alliance: We empower aspiring CTE teachers by equipping them with the pedagogical skills and mentorship needed to translate their real-world industry expertise into engaging classroom instruction.

Founded in Los Angeles in 2007 by Sherry Lansing, EnCorps Inc. is committed to ensuring all students have the opportunity to thrive in STEM education.

Our Mission

EnCorps advocates for equitable STEM education. Anchored in our belief that underrepresented students belong in STEM, we prepare STEM role models to educate and inspire students who lack access to a high-quality science, technology, engineering and math education.

Our Vision

We see a future where students from under-resourced schools have the education, confidence, and skill-set to succeed in an increasingly complex and diverse world.

At EnCorps we take pride in our work. We are driven by our Passion for STEM. We face tough challenges with immediate Resolve. We expect all board members, employees and educators to act with Integrity. We believe in STEM access for all and stand for education as a tool for Empowerment.

Passion: We share our passion for STEM by creating access to a high-quality STEM education for students in under-resourced schools.
Resolve: We create programs and we engage with other organizations with unwavering focus on increasing STEM access for students traditionally under-represented in the field.
Integrity: Our educators, employees and board members share a common belief in STEM educational equity and work with the utmost respect and integrity for students.
Diversity: We strive to create an environment where educators, employees, and board members feel welcome and accepted regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, nationality or socio-economic background.
Equity: We focus on closing the opportunity gap caused by the lack of high-quality STEM education for students in under-resourced schools.