Preparing Tomorrow’s Workfroce Today

The EXP Internship Program is a high-impact journey for 11th-grade students enrolled in EXP-supported high schools in Southern California. This program brings together employers, educators, and parents to prepare high school students for tomorrow's workplace through career-readiness workshops and hands-on internships.

Internship host sites not only invest in their local communities and make a difference in their interns' lives, but also expand their future hiring pools, boost company morale, and raise awareness of their organizations and industries.

In the summer of 2026, we placed 171 students in internships with 66 corporate and community organizations in LA and Orange Counties, as well as the City of Barstow. This is the largest cohort in the organization’s history!

For more information about this program, please email us at internship@expfuture.org.

Want to make an even bigger impact?

Internship sponsorships are available! Contact us at donations@expfuture.org.

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2025-2026 Participating High Schools

  • Arnold Beckman High School (Tustin)

  • Barstow High School

  • Central High School (Barstow)

  • Carson High School

  • Foothill High School (Tustin)

  • Gardena High School

  • Lawndale High School

  • Leuzinger High School (Lawndale)

  • Legacy Magnet Academy (Tustin)

  • Phineas Banning High School (Wilmington)

  • San Pedro High School

  • Sato Academy of Math and Science (Long Beach)

  • Tustin High School

  • Vista Meridian Global Academy (Santa Ana)

  • Additional Long Beach USD Schools (Summer Internships)

    • Cabrillo High School

    • CAMS - California Academy of Mathematics and Science

    • Education Partnership High School

    • Jordan High School

    • Lakewood High School

    • Long Beach Poly

    • McBride High School

    • Millikan High School

    • Renaissance High School for the Arts

    • Wilson High School

Summer 2026 Internship Host Sites

  • Adventures to Dream Enrichment

  • Alameda Corridor of Transportation Authority (ACTA)

  • Aquarium of the Pacific

  • Argos Engineers

  • The Art Spot

  • Asiana

  • Barstow College Foundation

  • Barstow Industrial 

  • Barstow School District

  • Battleship IOWA

  • Cabrillo Marine Aquarium

  • Child Creativity Lab

  • Children's Dental Health Clinic (CDHC)

  • CodeSpeaks / QuestCraft

  • Coldwell Banker

  • Collab Community Development Corporation

  • Desert Ambulance

  • DoubleTree Carson

  • eKadence

  • EMeRGE

  • EXP

  • Fast Lane Transportation

  • Gardena-Carson YMCA

  • Gautam Medical Center

  • Gifted Hands Nursing Institute

  • Gracelamp Wellness

  • Guidance Center, The

  • Higher Ground

  • IMpowered Fitness

  • Kaiser Permanente-South Bay 

  • Long Beach Airport

  • Long Beach Memorial Care

  • Long Beach Museum of Art

  • Long Beach Symphony

  • Los Angeles Maritime Institute (LAMI)

  • Makersville Services 

  • Management Cues

  • Marathon Los Angeles Refinery

  • Marine Exchange of Southern California

  • Marine Mammal Care

  • Office of Assemblymember Mike Gipson

  • Office of LA Councilmember Tim McOsker

  • Orange County Fire Authority

  • Peacock Piper Tong + Voss

  • Phantom Design

  • Pizza Parlor

  • Port of Los Angeles

  • Purdy Clean Car Wash & Storage

  • Ramboll

  • San Pedro Meals on Wheels

  • SBCC - Preschool Without Walls

  • SBCC - Thriving Together

  • SPEC Services

  • Spirit Cruises

  • Stevens Global

  • StrikeWorks

  • Studio 841

  • Titan Environmental

  • Toberman Neighborhood Center

  • Trinity Legacy Youth & Sports Foundation

  • Union Pacific Railroad

  • Valero 

  • Wellness & Prevention Center (WPC)

  • Young Horizons

  • Yusen Logistics

  • Yusen Terminals

Benefits for Local Businesses and Communities

Build future workforce

27% of EXP industry partners employ EXP alums

INCREASE VISIBILITY IN YOUR COMMUNITY

Showcase your company to the community through your involvement

NURTURE INTERNAL LEADERSHIP

Mentorship builds leadership skills for your team and boosts morale

MAKE A DIRECT IMPACT ON STUDENTS

73% of interns feel more confident after their summer internship

GAIN NEW PERSPECTIVES

Youth insights and fresh ideas spark innovation for your company

FAQs

What is the EXP Internship Program?

The EXP Internship Program is a multi-month experience designed for 11th-grade students participating in EXP-supported high school pathways across Southern California. This program connects industry employers, educators, and parents to help students develop professional skills and personal confidence, preparing them for success in school, careers, and beyond.

What industries have participated in the Internship Program?

Since 1999, we have partnered with the following industries: maritime, transportation and logistics, energy, financial, medical, legal, engineering, media and design, local government, nonprofits, and so many more.

What value will hosting EXP interns add to my business?

EXP interns have helped with administrative and data projects that were on the back burner, freeing up capacity to focus on high-yield work. Host sites have also reported boosted morale and employees looking forward to the experience every year! Additionally, businesses can increase interest in their industry and build a future talent pipeline.

What training do EXP students receive to prepare for internships?

Prospective interns attend several career-readiness workshops throughout the school year, including workplace communication and etiquette, dressing for success, interview preparation, and networking. They also receive in-depth guidance on writing resumes and cover letters for their professional portfolios.

What impact does this Internship Program have on the students?

Many interns have found their careers and industries of choice during their internships. They have expressed greater confidence in entering the workforce and have even returned to host EXP interns in their own workplace.

We’ve never hosted a high school intern. What guidance can EXP provide?

  • In-depth internship host orientation

  • Internship work plan templates

  • Dedicated Internship Program Manager to guide you throughout the experience

When will interns report to their internship host sites?

For 10-30 hours per week, 2027 summer interns will report to their sites:

  • July 5 - July 30 for the 4-week internship

  • June 28 - August 6 for the 6-week internship