EVC Bridge to STEM

Bridge to STEM is a new 9-week program offered by Evergreen Valley College in collaboration with the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley (HFSV), created to nurture and support 1st- and 2nd-year community college students on a STEM transfer pathway. The program blends hybrid virtual and in-person sessions to help students explore STEM careers, boost academic skills, and prepare for successful transfer to four-year universities.

• Must be a 1st- or 2nd-year community college student.
• Be on a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) transfer track.
• Intend to apply to a 4-year institution within two years of completing the program.

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• Insight into STEM majors, transfer planning, and career opportunities.
• Guidance and mentorship from STEM professionals and peers.
• Practical skills in financial literacy and academic success strategies.
• Access to targeted support for underrepresented and first-generation college students.
• Hybrid format: virtual and in-person programming for flexibility and support.
   

• Info Session:
  • Virtual Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/BTSInfoZoom  2-3pm
  • In-Person Info Session: `Wednesday, Dec. 3, Mishra Community Room, 1-2pm
• Application Deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025 at 11:59 PM PDT.
• Program Duration: January 14, 2026 to April 15, 2026.
• Sessions: 1.5–2 hours on select Wednesdays and Fridays:

For more information or any questions, contact:

1. Paola at the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley
    Email: paola@hfsv.org
    
2. Bryana N. Pérez at First Stop-First Year Experience Coordinator 
   Email: bryana.perez@evc.edu