Thursday, april 30, 2026 @ Hotel Maya, Long beach

The 26th Annual Oceans of Opportunity

Celebrate the dedication of our volunteers and the achievements of our students and alumni. Honorees include Bank of America, California State Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Brissa Sotelo-Vargas from Valero, and Christine Piña from the Port of Los Angeles.

Tickets and sponsorship opportunities are available now! Connect with Jessica Ureña at jessica@expfuture.org.

FOUNDER’s DAY - June 8, 1999

Take a look back at our 25 years of making an impact! Learn more.

Thursday, September 24, 2026 · Online · one day only!

Long Beach Gives x EXP

Save the page and help us raise awareness for this day of giving! Join EXP and more than 300 other Long Beach nonprofits on this day of giving! Stay tuned for more information on how we can come together with the Long Beach community to make a huge difference!

Fall 2026 @ CSU DOminguez Hills

GPS Your Future®

Produced by EXP, this annual career discovery event showcases high-growth industries and introduces career paths to high school students! Sponsorship opportunities are available now! Please contact Jessica Ureña at jessica@expfuture.org.

School participation is coordinated directly with EXP to support students who would benefit from the experience.

Friday, April 17, 2026, 7 p.m. @ Toyota Arena

EXP Night at Ontario Reign

HELP OUR STUDENTS EXPLORE SPORTS CAREERS BEFORE THE GAME - Your donation will provide our students from Barstow High School and Central High School with a unique career exploration experience! Before the game, our students will be treated to a behind-the-scenes arena tour and a Q&A panel with Ontario Reign professionals to learn about career possibilities in sports, entertainment, and event operations!

JOIN US AT THE GAME - Join the EXP team and our Barstow students for an evening of fun as the Ontario Reign takes on the San Diego Gulls. $5 from every ticket sold will go to support EXP programs in Barstow!

Thursday, April 2, 2026 · Online · ONE DAY ONLY

The Future is Working Giving Day

Save the date and join us for The Future is Working Giving Day, a 24-hour fundraiser to develop a stronger workforce for Orange County.

Saturday, March 28, 2026, 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. @ CSU Dominguez Hills

South Bay Business Expo 2026

We are proud to support EXP Alum Jebriel Rogong (Narbonne HS ‘16), Executive Director of the South Bay Network! This one-day event that brings together employers, workforce organizations, universities, entrepreneurs, and small businesses from across Los Angeles to drive workforce placement, talent pipelines, and regional business growth.

Participating organizations will engage directly with job seekers, students, and hiring partners, explore collaboration opportunities, and access concentrated employer–talent connections designed to create real outcomes.

thursday, March 5, 2026 @ los angeles harbor college

EXP’s Women in STEM Career Day

An INSIGHT Into Diversity 2023 Inspiring Programs in STEM award-winning program, EXP’s Women in STEM Career Day, introduces high school students to STEM-related careers with a special focus on inspiring girls and non-binary students. Students engage through expert panels, hands-on activities, networking opportunities, and “Lunch with a STEM Professional.” Never too early to sign up for 2027! Please contact Jessica Ureña at jessica@expfuture.org about sponsorship opportunities.

School participation is coordinated directly with EXP to support students interested in STEM and who would benefit from the experience.

THURSDAY, January 29, 2026 @ Big Rec country club, Long Beach

Carol Rowen Legacy Circle Power Breakfast - Charged Up: Clean Energy and the Future of Work

Join us for breakfast and a discussion with industry, community, and education leaders on how clean energy is creating new opportunities, what skills will be in demand, and how today’s classrooms can help students plug into the jobs of tomorrow. Panelists include:

• Moderator: Dr. Noel Hacegaba, Chief Operating Officer, Port of Long Beach

• Jaime Gutierrez, Executive Director, Long Beach Workforce Innovation Network (LBWIN)

• Ryan Lansden, Director, Sustainability, APM Terminals

• Hannah White, Fuel Cell Integration Engineer, Toyota

Thursday, January 22, 2026 @ AltaSea at the Port of Los Angeles. Door #39

The 11th Annual State of the Port of Los Angeles

Join us as Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka shares the latest on trade trends, infrastructure investments, sustainability milestones, and what’s ahead for the nation’s busiest port gateway. All proceeds will benefit EXP - The opportunity engine and the Toberman Neighborhood Center, Inc., supporting local youth career pathways, family services, and frontline community support across Los Angeles.