STEM Core Program

Program Contact

Alicia Ramos
STEM Core Coordinator
ramos_alicia@sc.edu
714-564-6418

Jason Hultman
Math Faculty/STEM Core Tutor
hultman_jason@sac.edu
714-564-6418

Welcome to STEM Core at SAC

Are you considering a career in the field of Engineering and/or Computer Science? Are you looking for resources and support during your academic journey? Would you like to be considered for paid internships to gain valuable working experience? If so, apply to the SAC STEM Core Program!

Apply Here

What is STEM Core?

The Santa Ana College STEM Core Program is a cohort-based learning community at SAC that helps participating students explore careers in engineering or computer science and places them on an academic pathway to become engineers: civil, mechanical, electrical, and more.

Since 2011, SAC has partnered with Growth Sector, a non-profit organization aimed at developing the workforce of the future by creating a broader awareness of opportunities in STEM and supporting students of all backgrounds to earn degrees required to be competitive in the field. The STEM Core Program model was thus created to offer a structured and supported pathway for students to become better prepared and successful in the STEM field. Presently, SAC STEM Core is a part of a network of 20+ STEM Core programs at various community colleges nationwide.

At SAC, STEM Core members will take classes together as a cohort, receive priority registration, academic counseling and tutoring, build academic and professional skills through workshops, have the opportunity to complete engineering/STEM projects, network with employers during speaker events and site tours, apply to paid internships only available to STEM Core members, and attend field trips to universities in preparation for transfer. Additionally, STEM Core members receive the benefit of having a dedicated support staff available for assistance and guidance throughout their academic journey at SAC.

Santa Ana College student (visit SAC A&R for enrollment info)
Studying Engineering, Computer Science, or related field (i.e. Math)
Able to maintain a minimum 3.0 G.P.A (grade point average)
Committed to actively participate in STEM Core program activities and cohort requirements. More information will be provided during the program orientation once a student is accepted.

The participation of underrepresented minorities, women, and veterans in STEM Core is highly encouraged; however, all SAC students who meet the program requirements listed above are welcome to join.