The Spark: Your scholarship is waiting…
Apply now for EXP Scholarships
ITEP/EXP alums from all EXP-supported schools are encouraged to apply for 2024 EXP scholarships to receive up to $1,000 to fuel your college and career dream! We are offering two types of scholarship awards—Merit and Talent. You may apply to either one or both!
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 15, 2024, at 5 p.m. Pacific Time
Graduating seniors from EXP-supported high schools may also be eligible to apply. Share this email with friends who may be interested in applying!
Join us for the Future is Working Giving Day
The Future is Working Giving Day is a 24-hour fundraiser to develop a stronger workforce for Orange County. Here's how you can help:
Bookmark our giving page
Set your alarm - Make sure to donate on March 21--and remind your friends too. Every dollar counts!
Tell your friends - Share this post on social media, text, or emails.
Start a fundraiser - Be our champion and help us raise funds. We have all the resources you need to make your campaign a success!
Alumni in Action: Women in STEM Career Day
Thank you to the alums who volunteered at EXP’s 8th annual Women in STEM Career Day and helped inspire nearly 350 high school students to become future STEM professionals, including:
Celenia Caballero ‘14, Talent Acquisition Specialist, P2S Inc. – Phineas Banning HS: International Trade Academy (ITA)
April Delgado ‘19, Marathon Petroleum Corporation Intern and current student at Los Angeles Harbor College – Carson HS: Environmental Science, Engineering, and Technology (ESET)
Lucy Dominguez ‘03, Customer Service Manager, Yusen Terminals – Phineas Banning HS: International Trade Academy (ITA)
Velinda Meza ‘04, Reliability Engineer, Boeing - Phineas Banning HS, International Trade
Nancy Perez ‘11, Philips 66 – Phineas Banning HS: Global Environmental Science Academy (GESA)
Stay tuned for an event recap and photos on our website and social accounts!
Talk to your employer about hosting an EXP intern this summer!
Join the ranks of EXP alumni employers who participate in the EXP Internship Program: Powered by Prologis and help give students an advantage in the workforce!
Over 180 internship candidates recently completed internship and career readiness workshops in preparation for potential summer internship placements. You and your company can help them succeed by becoming an internship host this summer. Attend the final internship host info session on Thursday, March 21, to learn more.
You can also help fuel student access to future careers by donating to the Internship Program Fund. Every dollar counts to ensure interns receive economic support during their summer internship!
For more information, please contact Alesha Walker, Program Manager, Internship & Outreach, at alesha@expfuture.org.
Lizeth Vasquez ‘12
Phineas Banning High School
Alumni Spotlight: Lizeth Vasquez ‘12
Lizeth Vasquez, Mechanical Associate III, Port of Los Angeles
Phineas Banning High School: International Trade Academy (ITA), Class of 2012
Lizeth participated in the EXP Internship Program: Powered by Prologis during her junior year of high school, where she interned at Tesoro Refinery, now Marathon, with the human resources department. Today, Lizeth is a Mechanical Engineer at the Port of Los Angeles, where she designs water distribution systems.
“I believe that the EXP program is a huge part of my success because it gave me the tools I needed to excel in a professional working environment early on,” said Lizeth. “The program equipped me with things such as accountability, communication skills, and being part of a team.”
Lizeth enjoys volunteering at EXP events, especially Women in STEM Career Day, to help develop the next generation of leaders and inspire young women to pursue rewarding careers in STEM.
“I always tell students to reach for the stars and that no career is impossible. Being in a male-dominated field has taught me that anything is possible with the right mindset and knowing how to take full advantage of the opportunities presented to us.”
Thank you, Lizeth, for being an inspiration to our students!
We’d love to feature your success story in a future newsletter! Please email Judy Ramos, EXP Marketing Coordinator, at judyramos@expfuture.org.
2024 Oceans of Opportunity Awards & Scholarship Celebration
Join us at the 24th Annual Oceans of Opportunity Awards & Scholarship Celebration on Thursday, April 25, to support EXP, celebrate scholarship and award recipients, and network with board members, EXP partners, and fellow alumni.
Alumni tickets are available!
This year’s award recipients include:
Keeper of the Flame Award: DCLI
The Bill Stein Memorial Leadership Award: The Honorable Lawrence Dale, former Mayor of Barstow
Plus…The Carol Rowen 180 Degree Student Award and EXP Scholarship Recipients
For more information, please contact Jessica Ureña, Director of Development, at jessica@expfuture.org.