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 (California: Greater San Francisco Bay Area, Greater Los Angeles Area, San Diego, North Orange County; Colorado: Greater Denver Area)
•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 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
