Insider: Kicking Off a New School Year with Opportunities

Highlighting 2025-2026 school year impact and summer activities, celebrating new board leadership, and gearing up for Long Beach Gives and GPS Your Future.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenSeptember 4, 2026School Year, Internship Program, EXP Internship Program, Long Beach Gives, GPS Your Future, Board of Directors, Executive Board, Career EXPedition, Cal Maritime, EXP Alumni Network, EXP alumni, Alumni

Insider: Record-breaking Summer Internship Cohort is Eager to Begin Their Journeys

Celebrating our summer interns and Class of 2026 and showing gratitude for our EXPression volunteers.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenJune 18, 2026EXP Insider, Internship Program, High School Internship, Graduation, Mentorship, Field Trips, Workplace Tours

Insider: EXP Alum Velinda Shoots for the Moon

Learn more about an internship that changed Velinda Meza’s career trajectory and meet our newest board members!

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenMay 12, 2026Alumni, alumni spotlight, EXP alumni, Board Members, Board update, Board of Directors, Internship, Internship Program, EXP Internship Program, High School Internship, volunteer opportunity, volunteers

An Oceans of Opportunity Celebration Filled with Full Circle Moments

The 26th annual Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration salutes the lasting impact of our volunteers while looking ahead to the future they continue to help shape.

Events, Generaloakley borenMay 7, 2026Oceans of Opportunity

Announcing our Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award Honoree and Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations, Samuel Covarrubias from Lawndale High School, and 16 other scholarship recipients

Events, Generaloakley borenApril 16, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Lawndale High School, Scholarships

Spotlights on EXP Students and Alumni at Oceans of Opportunity

Back by popular demand, EXP welcomes our alumni emcees Toni Alvarez and Angel Barragan, and a student showcase.

General, Events, Alumni & Young Adults, Success Storiesoakley borenApril 13, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, Alumni, ITEP alumni, EXP alumni, gala, Awards, Student showcase

Introducing Bank of America as our Keeper of the Flame Award Honoree

Bank of America has ignited opportunity and shaped brighter futures for young people with exceptional dedication, consistency, and purpose. Their work in advancing economic mobility, education, and workforce opportunity reflects the very heart of this award.

Events, Generaloakley borenMarch 20, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, gala, Fundraiser, Awards, California State Assembly, Assemblymember Mike Gipson, Bank of America, Keeper of the Flame

EXP Insider: Experience that changes lives

Learn how the EXP Internship Program changed the trajectory for Farishta I., see our volunteers in action, and meet our new board member, Aksel Palacios.

EXP Insideroakley borenMarch 15, 2026EXP Insider, Internship, Internship Program

Honoring Assemblymember Mike Gipson with the Carol Rowen Legacy Award

The Carol Rowen Legacy Award recognizes leaders who embody the EXP founder’s vision of expanding opportunity and access for all young people. California State Assemblymember Mike Gipson’s steadfast commitment to equity, public service, and community advancement reflects this legacy.

Events, Generaloakley borenMarch 11, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, gala, Fundraiser, Awards, California State Assembly, Assemblymember Mike Gipson

Meet Brissa Sotelo-Vargas, 2026 Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award

Through her leadership, generosity, and hands-on mentorship, Brissa ‘s commitment reflects the very essence of the Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award.

Events, Generaloakley borenMarch 10, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, Valero, Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award, gala, Fundraiser, Awards

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