GEM for STEM Programs
It is our mission to create an avenue for the advancement of underrepresented students and recent graduates of STEM programs (science, technology, engineering, math) into industry careers by providing cross-training in Geo-science fields.

Check out some of exciting GEM for STEM programs below. 
You can also download our brochure HERE.

Field Experience Program

G.E.M. Environmental offers hands-on science education for under-served college students in Yavapai County. The program provides engaging activities, including field trips where students apply their knowledge, broaden perspectives on conservation, and gain insight into managing public lands.

The Field Experience Program gives students an opportunity to spend extended time contemplating ideas encountered in the classroom during the semester, while learning about potential career opportunities in their fields of interest.


Scholarships

We offer a variety of scholarships including undergraduate, graduate, high school senior, and research assistant opportunities.

Scholarships are offered at various times throughout the year and can be applied for online or via paper application. Complete rules and instructions can be found by clicking the link below.

Internships

Only half of new STEM graduates secure professional employment in their respective fields. Without industry related work experience prior to or immediately following graduation, STEM students struggle to compete on the job market. Studies show that students who participate in internship programs have higher job placement rates along with greater job stability and satisfaction in the critical early years of their careers.

Our  Internships promote environmental stewardship through remediation of hazardous abandoned mine features on public land throughout New Mexico. Interns are compensated for their time. Students lacking professional connections and/or those in the low to moderate income category are strongly encouraged to apply.


G.E.M. Environmental In The News

Prescott Living Magazine, The HERO Edition 2021 Issue, P. 57 - Environmental Dream Guides Local Students

Prescott Woman Magazine, Education Edition, P. 64 -
It's A G.E.M. Connecting Students to STEM While Conserving Public Lands

Prescott Living Magazine, Late Summer 2019 Issue, P. 88 - A Big Win For A Small Non-Profit

Daily Courier - G.E.M. Environmental Awarded Grant

Prescott eNews - A Big Win for a Small Nonprofit

Daily Courier - Scientific nonprofit concludes first semester of STEM education pilot program

Prescott Public Library/AZ Serve/City of Prescott - Environmental Lecture Series

Prescott eNews - STEM Education Helps Underserved Students Land Jobs

Signals AZ - Local Officials Recognize National Service Members in Prescott, Arizona

Eye on Yavapai College - Yavapai Community College Partners with Prescott Nonprofit in STEM Education Program

Valley Verde TV - Interview with Eric Welsh and Sarah Robinson

This AmeriCorps Life Podcast - Interview with Eric Welsh and Giovanni Hernandez

Prescott ENews - Local Non-Profit Announces Partnership with Local Colleges to Help Students Land Jobs

Arizona Geology e-Magazine: Easing The Transition From Student to Geoscience Professional

"Your gracious support has benefited my life in ways I never imagined."
-Annette Sunda, 1st quarter 2018 scholarship recipient