OC STEM begins with the end in mind.
A crowd of tomorrow’s innovative STEM professionals will point to the Oxnard Plains as their childhood stomping grounds and the birthplace of their professional passion. This beautifully diverse community, with a valued mix of culture and language, is the backdrop of their story.
The story of their beginnings describe the aim of today’s educators, learners, families, community and systems thinkers.
In 2032 accomplished STEM professionals exude passion for their area of expertise. The seed of that passion was cultivated through the efforts of OC STEM.
Khan Academy
A free learning resource that provides additional academic support.
PROGRAM MAPPER
Program Mapper is an interactive visualization of OC's academic programs. Designed to help you choose your path to an Associate degree, certificate, transfer to a 4-year institution, or gain the skills you need to start your career. Program Mapper helps you find a field of study that will help you achieve your college goals in a reasonable timeframe.
OC is ME
Student workers serve as near peers and role models. They benefit from intentional professional learning that builds a sense of purpose and community while also fostering leadership, critical thinking, and communication skills.
OC is WE
A welcoming environment is what we all need to be able to root ourselves and thrive, especially on those days when the wind is in our face and not at our back. OC is a college that cares. Each effort of OC is WE puts caring into action.
OC STEM CIRCUIT
OC STEM CIRCUIT makes effort to articulate a learning progression for families and learners from eighth grade to college.
SNAPSHOTS
OC STEM students learn first hand about the work and environment of today’s STEM professionals by going out into the field and meeting them where work happens.
TEACHER PREP-STEM
The Teacher Prep Track supports young people with a passion for teaching to become STEM education leaders in their communities.