Community of Caring Adults: How Jade Chavez Finds Her Way Back from the Brink

Through EXP, Barstow High School senior Jade Chavez reconnected—with mentors, peers, and most importantly, herself. Read the full story of the 2025 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award honoree.

Alumni & Young Adults, Success Stories, Generaloakley borenMay 16, 2025Oceans of Opportunity, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Barstow High School

Announcing the 2025 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Student Award Honoree and Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations, the 2025 Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award honoree, Jade Chavez of Barstow High School, and all the scholarship recipients!

General, Eventsoakley borenApril 19, 2025Oceans of Opportunity, Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award, Carol Rowen, Barstow High School, Scholarships

EXP Honors Los Angeles Harbor Commission, Watson Land Company and Yusen Terminal’s CEO at 25th Anniversary Celebration

Special anniversary gala recognizes local civic and business leaders for their commitment to providing opportunities for high school students

Press Releases, General, Eventsoakley borenApril 3, 2025Oceans of Opportunity, Carol Rowen, Keeper of the Flame, Port of Los Angeles, Watson Land Company, Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award, Alan McCorkle, Yusen Terminals

EXP Insider: Spring into Action to Prepare Students for a Better Life

It’s a busy spring ahead with The Future is Working Giving Day, Staff Update, Field Trip Recap, and more.

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenMarch 29, 2025EXP Insider, Newsletter, the Future is Working Giving Day, Oceans of Opportunity, Staff Update, Internship Program, Women in STEM, Women in STEM Career Day, Field Trips, Job Shadow Day

Marathon Petroleum Corporation is a Diamond Sponsor for the 25th annual Oceans of Opportunity

Thank you, Marathon, for investing in our youth and supporting the community!

General, Eventsoakley borenMarch 21, 2025Oceans of Opportunity, Marathon Petroleum Corporation, Community Partnership

Announcing the 25th Annual Oceans of Opportunity Honorees

Please join us on Thursday, May 8, at the Hotel Maya, as we celebrate our remarkable slate of honorees on the occasion of EXP’s 25th anniversary.

Events, Generaloakley borenFebruary 18, 2025Oceans of Opportunity, 25th anniversary, Watson Land Company, Yusen Terminals, Alan McCorkle

EXP Insider: Celebrating 25-25-25

A busy spring ahead! We are celebrating our 25th anniversary at our 25th annual gala in 2025, inspiring the next generation of women in STEM, and demystifying apprenticeships for employers!

EXP Insider, Generaloakley borenJanuary 22, 2025EXP Insider, Oceans of Opportunity, Women in STEM, Women in STEM Career Day, ICAN, apprenticeship, Ready to Rise, National Mentorship Month, Mentorship, CJ Nord

EXP Insider: An Action-packed Fall, Thanks to Y'all!

EXP programs are in full swing this fall from GPS Your Future® to guest speaker series, plus we received a $100,000 grant from FHLBank San Francisco!

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

Announcing the Carol Rowen 180 Degree Award Honoree and Scholarship Recipients

Congratulations, Tommy Daniels from San Pedro High School, and 13 other students and EXP alumni!

Events, Generaloakley borenApril 15, 2024Oceans of Opportunity, Scholarships, San Pedro High School

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