EXP

Happy 25th birthday to us! ?? ?? ?? In 1999, former Port of Los Angeles commissioner Carol Rowen founded EXP as the International Trade Education Programs, Inc. (ITEP) with the support of the Port of Los Angeles and maritime and international trade leaders. The organization was established to address the industry's need for a skilled workforce and local high schools' challenges in graduating students. Today, June 8, 2024, we are celebrating 25 years of helping young people gain experience, unlock doors, and build the confidence they need to succeed in school, career, and life. "Our founder, Carol Rowen, and our past CEO, Amy Grat, have built a remarkable legacy that touches countless lives," said Mary Tran, CEO of EXP. "I am honored and thrilled to build upon their vision by continuing to bridge the gap between education and business, ensuring that students receive the support and opportunities they need to thrive in their academic and professional pursuits, thus creating a more diverse, equitable, and stronger workforce in our local community." To celebrate this significant milestone, EXP invites the community to get involved with its mission to prepare students for a better life! ?? NOW: Support our life-changing internship program. You can help provide direct economic support to 131 internship candidates this summer, allowing them to concentrate fully on their meaningful internship experience. --> https://lnkd.in/gQTvNgp ?? NEXT: In honor of its founder, we are set to launch the Carol Rowen Legacy Circle in the fall of 2024. This initiative will recognize individuals whose ongoing support ensures the availability and expansion of EXP programs for youth in our community. Ask Jessica Ure?a for more details. ?? NEXT YEAR: Mark your calendars for April 2025, when we will celebrate our 25th anniversary at the 25th annual Oceans of Opportunity Awards and Scholarship Celebration! (Honor roll sponsorship is available now! Ask Jessica as well.) Looking forward to celebrating with you! ?? #opportunityengine #25thanniversary #silveranniversary #workforcedevelopment #summerinternship #highschoolinternship #careerreadiness

?? What's better than a Sunday in the park? It's Sunday in the park with Mary Tran, Oakley B., and other EXP team members at #LongBeachGives LIVE! ?? Join EXP and 60+ other nonprofits this Sunday, September 15, at Rec Park Bandshell from 1-5 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, kids’ activities, and performances by arts and culture nonprofit groups, and learn from local nonprofits about the differences we are making in the community. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/g_nqsFau ??♀? Who will we see on Sunday? #opportunityengine #communitypartner #communityevent #freeevent #longbeachca #lbc #longbeach

?? THIS JUST IN! #LongBeachGives early giving starts TODAY! --> https://lnkd.in/gsu6gJJB ???? Remember, our friends at Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) will match every dollar donated up to $2,000. ?? You can make your gift today and you still have a whole week to tell your friends why they should join you in supporting EXP during this giving campaign. Make sure to share our giving page link above! Together, we can prepare students for college and career success. Let's do this! ?? #fundraiser #dayofgiving #communitypartner

We invite you to breakfast and a discussion with industry and educational leaders on labor trends, the importance of preparing students for the future of work, and how we can work together to build a better workforce pipeline. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gJWkJjVV ?? Individual Ticket: $25 ?? Industry Partner Table: $200 ? Carol Rowen Legacy Circle: Free For 25 years, EXP has played a crucial role in connecting industry and education to build tomorrow’s workforce and provide inclusive and equitable career opportunities to students in Southern California. Looking forward, how can we ensure the next generation is ready to thrive in a rapidly changing world? Joining us will be Jose Pelayo from Los Angeles County Economic Development Corporation (LAEDC), Brissa Sotelo-Vargas from Valero, and more to be announced soon. #opportunityengine #powerbreakfast #futureofwork #economicdevelopment #workforcedevelopment

A big #ThankfulThursday shoutout to our long-time partner Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA)! Every dollar donated to EXP during #LongBeachGives on September 19 will be matched up to $2,000! Mark your calendar and set your alarm to join thousands in showing your support for your favorite Long Beach nonprofit, EXP! With ACTA's matching gift, your generosity will go further in helping students gain experience, unlock doors, and build the confidence they need to succeed in school, career, and life. ?? Save this page: "https://lnkd.in/gsu6gJJB" ? Set an alert on your calendar for Thursday, September 19. ?? Share this post with your network ...and sent a reminder on September 19! ?? Start your own fundraising campaign for EXP. Visit the giving page above, click on "Fundraise," and follow instructions. Share your page link with everyone you know! See you in TWO WEEKS! #opportunityengine #fundraiser #dayofgiving #gratitude #matchinggift #communitypartner

Tickets are still available to join the International Seafarers Center at the Ports of Long Beach & Los Angeles for the 2024 Maritime Industry Salute Dinner aboard Battleship IOWA Museum | National Museum of the Surface Navy to honor our community partner U.S. Coast Guard on September 26. Get your tickets here: https://lnkd.in/gmRCYZKY #communitypartner #uscg #uscoastguard #coasties

We are excited to welcome Stephanie Farmer, our long-time volunteer, to the EXP Board of Directors. Stephanie is the Director of Reporting and Analysis, Cost of Care Planning, and Execution at Elevance Health with 30 years of experience in Healthcare Administration. Stephanie has a long history of service, including being on the board of directors for the USC Black Alumni Association and a Los Angeles Rams Season Member. She has also volunteered to mentor students interested in Healthcare careers at USC and UC Irvine for over 20 years. “I look forward to collaborating with people from all walks of life who have a shared vision and passion for investing in young people who represent our future,” said Stephanie. ??♀? Fun fact: Stephanie was the first to volunteer as our virtual guest speaker during the pandemic! ? Another fun fact: Stephanie is a Phineas Banning High School alum. Go, Pilots! We are thrilled to have her on our board! #opportunityengine #boardmember #boardofdirectors #nonprofit

This first class of International Trade Academy (ITA) at Phineas Banning High School was also part of our first internship cohort. ?? They helped us pioneer what would become our highly successful internship program today. Internships have been an essential part of EXP programs since our founding in 1999. Your continuing support has provided pivotal tools to build the next generation of workforce and unlock opportunities for our students from our very first cohort of 15 interns in 2001 to the 125 interns who completed the program this summer. Take a look back at our far we've come as we look forward to growing and evolving the program to provide more students with this life-changing experience for the next 25 years. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/gAafPASH This third story in the series features: * Port of Los Angeles * Prologis * Alameda Corridor Transportation Authority (ACTA) * Matrix Oil * Favio Hernandez, EXP alum '02 * Norman Arikawa * Charles Turner * Larry Keller * James Hankla (via James Preusch) #opportunityengine #25thanniversary #internshipprogram #highschoolinternship #workforcedevelopment #investinyouth

#LongBeachGives is just a little less than a month away on Thursday, September 19! Once again, we are proud to participate in this annual day of giving. For 24 hours, join thousands of others in showing their support for their favorite Long Beach nonprofits like EXP.?Every donation will help us prepare students for a better life! Learn more: https://lnkd.in/gsu6gJJB ? Our partnership in Long Beach, which began in 2012, continues to deepen as we moved our office to Long Beach earlier this year. We are excited to start our work with Sato Academy of Mathematics and Science?this fall and look forward to serving more Long Beach schools in the future. ? To get ready for Long Beach Gives, you can start by: ?? Mark September 19 on your calendar and set a reminder/alert. ?? Represent your business and its impact in the Long Beach community by creating a group giving page. Head over to https://lnkd.in/gi8EvK74 and follow instructions, then add "EXP" to your support list! ?? Sign up to be a fundraiser yourself. Go on our page, click on "Fundraise", create an account and off you go! ?? Spread the word by sharing this post and/or follow our social media for updates and share those too! We hope you can help us fuel the opportunity engine for Long Beach! #opportunityengine #longbeachca #lbc #longbeach

We are exceedingly proud of our alum Erick R. Ojeda Garcia, who is running for honorary mayor of Wilmington and raising funds for the Wilmington Rotary Club's community projects! Read more: https://lnkd.in/gjhBYWgd #opportunityengine #alumnisuccess #successstory