EXP Alum Jebriel Rogong is Building Community Through Connection

From Narbonne High School’s BETA Magnet to leading a growing regional network, Jebriel is proof of what’s possible when early opportunity meets purpose-driven leadership.

Alumni & Young Adults, Success Stories, General, Eventsoakley borenMarch 13, 2026South Bay Business Expo, Alumni, alumni spotlight, EXP Alumni Network

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

Meet Christine Piña, 2026 Full Circle Alumni Award Honoree

Christine Pina's journey from an EXP student at Phineas Banning High School to an industry professional and an EXP champion is the full-circle story any organization could dream of.

General, Events, Alumni & Young Adults, Success Storiesoakley borenFebruary 25, 2026Oceans of Opportunity, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Alumni, ITEP alumni, EXP alumni, Full Circle Alumni Award, gala, Awards

With deep gratitude and excitement for the Future: 2024-2025 Annual Report

25 years ago, we set out to change the future—today, those futures are changing the world. Your belief in young people and in this shared vision continues to transform lives, schools, and communities.

Generaloakley borenFebruary 24, 2026Annual Report, Impact Report, 2024-2025

EXP Insider: A great start to 2026

We are excited to welcome Women in STEM Career Day keynote speaker Dr. Jacqueline Sanderlin, new and returning board members, and a new staff member.

General, EXP Insideroakley borenFebruary 4, 2026Women in STEM, Women in STEM Career Day, Board Members, Board of Directors, Staff Update, Program Manager, Phineas Banning High School

EXP Insider: Guest Speakers, Field Trips, Big Impact -- See What You've Powered

See your impact in action and what is coming up next, and say goodbye to our team members.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenDecember 15, 2025EXP Insider, EXP alumni, Career Exploration, Field Trips, guest speaker, volunteers, Port of Los Angeles, Carol Rowen Legacy Circle, Carol Rowen Legacy Circle Power Breakfast, Port of Long Beach, APM Terminals, EXP Alumni Network

Stephanie, Elizabeth, and Rachna - Three Generations Linked by an Opportunity

One woman leading. One woman lifted. One young woman rising. A story of three generations.

Alumni & Young Adults, General, Success Storiesoakley borenDecember 8, 2025Success Stories, Alumni, EXP alumni, alumni spotlight, ITEP alumni, Internship Program, EXP Internship Program, Community Partnership, internship host, High School Internship, Phineas Banning High School, Orange County Fire Authority, Port of Los Angeles, SPEC Services

EXP Insider: Back to School with Career Discovery, Job Shadows & More

The 2025-2026 school year is already off to a good start with activities and GPS Your Future coming up.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenOctober 6, 2025EXP Insider, Gardena High School, Staff Update, Panda Express, GPS Your Future

Port of Los Angeles: A Partnership that Changes Lives

For more than 25 years, the Port of Los Angeles has partnered with EXP to strengthen workforce pathways in trade, logistics, and the maritime industry.

General, Alumni & Young Adults, Success Storiesoakley borenSeptember 26, 2025Port of Los Angeles, Internship Program, EXP Internship Program, High School Internship, Community Investment, Community Partnership

EXP Insider: Saying Hello to New Friends and Goodbye to Old Ones

We are excited to welcome GPS Your Future® speaker Matt Barnes and returning board member Natalie Irwin, and are also saddened to lose a long-time supporter, Lawrence E. Dale.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenSeptember 7, 2025EXP Insider, Long Beach Gives, GPS Your Future, Board, Board update, Board of Directors, Valero, Marathon Petroleum Corporation

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