GROWTH SECTOR

Growth Sector is a non-profit organization based in San Francisco, California. With a team of eight employees, the organization focuses on providing pathways to high-quality, high-paying STEM jobs for students from all backgrounds. Growth Sector specializes in creating cross-sector initiatives that connect diverse talent with high-wage, high-growth positions in engineering and computer science. Their model centers around community colleges, utilizing a structured, accelerated course plan called the STEM Core, which helps students advance beyond calculus at a much faster rate than their peers. The organization's model has been implemented at over 35 community colleges and high schools across the country, reaching thousands of students. Their work has been supported by government grants and philanthropic donations. Several prominent employers, including Lawrence Livermore National Lab, NASA Goddard, and Tesla, have adapted Growth Sector's approach in their own recruitment strategies. For more information, visit their website at growthsector.org.