Success Stories Start with Our Alumni

Through EXP, Barstow High School senior Jade Chavez reconnected—with mentors, peers, and most importantly, herself. Read the full story of the 2025 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award honoree.

Through EXP programs, alum Eros Monzones found direction, inspiration, and professional connection to help him pursue college and a dream career.

This Phineas Banning High School alum's entrepreneurial spirit and volunteer work highlight his commitment to his community.

An EXP internship changes Jama’s trajectory. Your support can help change more lives this summer.

“My success was only possible with the support of the EXP family. Now is the time for our family to come together to support the next generation of EXP students.”

The Phineas Banning High School and Cal Maritime graduate is on the up-and-up as Long Beach Container Terminal’s Operations Manager.

Black History Month is both a time to reflect on the past and a time to highlight the need for action to help ensure today’s youth of color like Jamaal can realize brighter possibilities for their future.

Your support helped these young women become the leaders our communities need. You are the fuel that keeps the opportunity engine running strong, across the region and spanning generations.

Francisco achieves his entrepreneurial dreams and is now giving back to the younger generations of EXP students as an advisory board member.

Isolated at home, waiting for schools to reopen and “normal” life to begin, EXP students worry about their present circumstance and are fearful for their future. YOU can help EXP bring the world to them.

“EXP helps me overcome my insecurities…as a result, I have become a bold, fearless and powerful young adult.”

“By having confidence and knowing that I can do it; I can do anything!”