STEM CareerReadyU (STEM CRU)

STEM CRU is a program for incoming freshmen (2 yrs. of eligibility) and first-year transfer students (1 yr. of eligibility) that provides on and off-campus internship experiences in collaboration with faculty and local STEM industry partners. Our goal is to support the smooth transition to employment in the STEM field after graduation.

Incoming Freshmen and Transfer students are encouraged to apply to STEM CRU.  Eligible students will:

  • Work under the guidance of a faculty advisor
  • Acquire a paid internship experience on campus with a flexible schedule
  • Get connected to off-campus internship opportunities
  • Have access to career-readiness training in both small groups and 1:1
Jesus, Erica, and Dr. Ferriz

 From left: Jesus M, Erica L., and Dr. Ferriz

Jaime at the SLAM23

Jaime S. presenting at STEM CRU SLAM23 

Field trip to Silicon Valley SEPT23

STEM CRU at the Google Plex Campus 


A Message from STEM CRU Peer Mentor Ana Perez

All programming is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Education (Title III) Grant# P P031C210159.

Updated: March 19, 2024