EnCorps Fellows come from a diverse range of STEM industries, but share a core commitment to public service and teaching in high needs schools. They are lifelong learners who inspire a love of STEM in others and who believe that all students can achieve. Fellows earn a teacher certification and apply their STEM industry expertise to high needs schools in under-resourced communities.
•Currently live in an area we serve (Greater Sacramento Area and Inland Empire, Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles Area, Greater San Diego Area, Greater Denver Area, Greater New York City)
•Have at least 1 or more years of work or research experience as a STEM industry professional OR possess an advanced degree in a STEM field
•Be fully eligible to work in the United States (US Citizen, Permanent Resident)
•Possess a baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited college or university with a GPA of 2.50 or higher (foreign degrees must be independently evaluated to determine equivalency)
•Not currently hold a teaching credential / license / certification in a core subject in the state in which you are applying
EnCorps is a selective program, accepting 18.7% of applicants as Fellows in the last three years. Our research-based approach to screening and selecting candidates prioritizes the following competencies:
Leadership and Influence
Mission Alignment
Achievement in STEM Fields
Resilience / Grit
Personal Responsibility
Growth Mindset / Lifelong Learning Orientation
Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
