CORE4 STEM
San Antonio's largest STEM conference for young people.
The San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts the Annual CORE4 STEM Program to bring together more thousands of 7th and 8th graders from five inner-city school districts. Students experience hands-on STEM sessions, meet role models, and see the careers available to them — firsthand.
For more information, please email Crystal Cantu, Senior Director of Membership and Communications, at crystalc@sahcc.org
26%
Hispanic youth now make up about one in four young Americans, making them one of the fastest-growing talent pipelines for the future workforce.
15% vs. 18%
Hispanic workers represent about 15% of the STEM workforce, despite accounting for roughly 18% of the U.S. workforce, highlighting the opportunity to strengthen STEM pathways.
$103,580
The median annual wage for STEM occupations is $103,580, compared with $49,500 across all occupations.
STEM interest by area
Science
Technology
Engineering
Math
The CORE4 STEM Mission:
To stimulate students’ interest in the sciences and lead them to discoveries about their own potential in these areas and provides immersion in the excitement, surprise, and fun inherent in the sciences.
San Antonio is one of the nation's fastest-growing hubs for cybersecurity, advanced manufacturing, aerospace, healthcare innovation, and military technology, industries that rely on a strong STEM workforce. At the same time, nearly 64% of San Antonio's population is Hispanic, yet Hispanic talent remains underrepresented in many high-paying STEM careers nationwide. As our region continues to attract technology investment and expand opportunities in cybersecurity and engineering, developing a diverse local talent pipeline isn't just an educational priority—it's an economic necessity. By investing in STEM education today, we can prepare the next generation of innovators, strengthen our regional workforce, and ensure San Antonio's future growth is driven by the community it serves.
CORE4 STEM is helping build that pipeline by connecting young people with hands-on experiences, industry leaders, and career pathways that will shape the future of San Antonio's workforce.
At the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, we believe leadership means more than driving conversations, it means creating opportunities. We are proud to lead the dialogue around STEM education and workforce development while providing the exposure, connections, and experiences that inspire students to see themselves in tomorrow's careers.
"As San Antonio's economy diversifies to include more innovation and technology jobs, we must continue to expand STEM education opportunities so that local students are prepared to join our city's workforce and drive San Antonio's future growth and prosperity."
U.S. Congressman Joaquin Castro
What CORE4 STEM Sponsors & Presenters Can Expect
CORE4 STEM is a one-day expo that brings students, parents, and educators face-to-face with high-profile STEM professionals, corporations, government agencies, universities, and colleges. Students rotate through 50-minute interactive workshops led by sponsors themselves.
Past keynote speakers include the Discoverer of the Titanic Bob Ballard, Astronauts Dr. Bernard Harris and Jose Hernandez, Rocket Scientist Shayla Rivera, NASA Flight Trainer Debbie Ramos, NASA Space Station Ground Controller Dorothy Ruiz-Martinez, Kate the Chemist, and many more.
50-minute hands-on STEM sessions
Present interactive workshops directly to rotating student groups across both program days.
Stage and speaking time
Address 2,500+ students, parents, and educators at the opening assembly on Latina and Latino Day.
Brand recognition
Logo on all print materials, the SAHCC website, newsletter, and program communications.
Workforce pipeline access
Connect directly with the future talent of San Antonio's STEM economy.
Thank You to our 2026 Sponsors
