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 Programs Provided a Lifeline for Eros

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

Alumni & Young Adults, Success Storiesoakley borenDecember 18, 2024Alumni, alumni spotlight, EXP alumni

Igniting the Future at Oceans of Opportunity

Thanks to our support, the 24th annual gala reached our fundraising goal, empowering us to prepare the next generation of leaders for success in school, career, and life.

General, Eventsoakley borenMay 1, 2024Oceans of Opportunity, EXP alumni, ITEP alumni, Alumni, Keeper of the Flame, Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Educators, DCLI, CSU Dominguez Hills, Barstow, San Pedro High School

Summer Actions and Amy's Send-off

Insider: A farewell message from outgoing CEO Amy Grat and summer activities recap

EXP Insider, GeneralGuest UserJuly 21, 2023Amy Grat, Cal Maritime, Internship Program, Prologis, Port of Los Angeles, GPS Your Future, Alumni, EXP alumni, ITEP alumni

The 2023 Oceans of Opportunity Breaks Fundraising Record

Thanks to the support of our sponsors and more than 300 guests, we raised half a million dollars at the Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration on April 27!

Events, GeneralOakley BorenMay 8, 2023Oceans of Opportunity, Fundraising, Fundraiser, Alumni, Students, Scholarships, Awards, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Keeper of the Flame, Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award

EXP Insider: Career EXPedition and GPS Your Future® Return

EXP Insider: Signature events return in-person, EXP Day of Service and Social Hour, and spotlight on our partner Marathon Petroleum Corporation.

EXP Insider, GeneralOakley BorenJuly 15, 2022EXP Insider, Career Exploration, Career Discovery, Career EXPedition, Cal Maritime, Port of Los Angeles, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, alum, Alumni, EXP alumni, Young Adults, Volunteers

2022 is Already Looking Sunny, Thanks to You!

EXP Insider newsletter returns with 2022 updates: EXP Alumni Survey Results, Women in STEM, Oceans of Opportunity, ProvenReady, and introducing Lisa Lampon.

General, EXP InsiderOakley BorenFebruary 4, 2022Newsletter, EXP Insider, Staff Update, Women in STEM, Oceans of Opportunity, Alumni, ProvenReady

Sandra's Journey in Maritime Excellence

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

In the News, General, Success Stories, Alumni & Young AdultsOakley BorenJuly 22, 2021Alumni, Cal Maritime

A Dose of Inspiration from EXP Alumni

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.

General, Success Stories, Alumni & Young AdultsOakley BorenJune 22, 2020Alumni, Success Stories, Fundraising, Testimonials, EXP, Internship Program, summer internship, Mentorship, Industry Coaching, Scholarships

You Hold the Key to their Future

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.

General, Success Stories, Alumni & Young AdultsOakley BorenMay 1, 2020Fundraising, Alumni

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