Your Support Gives EXP Graduating Seniors and Alumni Hope for the Future

Earlier this week, we elicited some very bright smiles among the 24 EXP students and alumni who have been selected to each receive a college-career scholarship of $1,000. This would not have been possible without support from generous donors, like you! Their hard-won achievements deserve to be celebrated, both for persevering through this difficult past year and showing determination to succeed in school, career, and life.

For our graduating seniors and alumni, your support gives them hope for the future.

Having gained confidence through participating in the EXP Internship Program, soon after graduating from Phineas Banning High School, Emily Esquivias landed a college internship at an elementary school which led her to discover her career path as an educator. "Thanks to EXP, I now know the experience will help me discover more opportunities and continue gaining skills and grow not only in my career life but my livelihood in general," she said.

However, the path to her dream career was not an easy one for Emily. She almost gave up her CSU Dominguez Hills education this past year as she struggled to work two jobs to pay for her education.

“There have been many times where I wanted to quit school, but then I realize I have come so far and continue to learn things in life and in school every day that help sculpt me to be the person I am today,” said Emily. “I learned that hard work is not a price I have to pay, but it is hard work that I myself am achieving that is going to help me reach my goals and opportunities.”

Join Us on April 29 at Oceans of Opportunity!

Your participation at the 21st annual Oceans of Opportunity will help EXP continue to fund EXP’s year-round programs that can change the lives and career trajectories of 6,300+ students and alumni, like Emily! Come celebrate their stories and inspire them with yours. Meet and congratulate our scholars and mingle with our educator and support community. Then, enjoy an excitement-filled evening of entertainment and awards celebration, and take part in the action to raise money to fund summer internship experiences for EXP's Internship Program students this year.

But hurry! The countdown has begun -- Reserve your sponsorship or event ticket by this Friday, April 2nd!

Our students and staff look forward to welcoming you on April 29th!

Contact Marilee Potthoff of EXP’s Office of Development for questions and more information at marilee@expfuture.org.

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