EXP Insider: Save the Date for Women in STEM Career Day 2024!
Sponsorship opportunities are available now for Women in STEM Career Day
EXP’s Women in STEM Career Day returns to where it all began at Los Angeles Harbor College on Thursday, February 29, 2024! We expect up to 600 young women and nonbinary students from our supported high schools across Southern California to join us at the award-winning “Inspiring Program in STEM” for an exciting career discovery day where our students interact with STEM professionals through exhibit halls, speaker panels, hands-on activities, and student and volunteer-favorite “Lunch with a STEM professional.”
For sponsorship opportunities, visit our website please contact Director of Development Jessica Ureña at jessica@expfuture.org for more details.
Register today: State of the Port 2024
Network with 500+ industry professionals at the 9th Annual State of the Port of Los Angeles *AND* support EXP!!
Hosted by PMSA and the Port of Los Angeles, Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka will address the State of the Port on Wednesday, January 10, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. at the Los Angeles Cruise Terminal in San Pedro. All proceeds go to EXP and the International Seafarers Center.
Space is limited - grab your tickets now and enjoy early bird pricing until December 5th!
Partner Spotlight: Valero
We are thankful to be among the 7 Greater Los Angeles charity recipients of the Valero Benefit for Children grant award from the Valero Wilmington Refinery! This grant program supports children’s programs focused on food insecurities, college-bound, non-traditional career paths, STEM programs, and much more.
In addition to this generous award, the Valero team is a year-round EXP Lead Partner and consistently engages in EXP programs and events, including EXP’s Internship Program: Powered by Prologis, and Women in STEM and GPS Your Future® career discovery days.
Thank you, Valero Wilmington Refinery, for helping us unlock doors for students and prepare students for a better life!
Your Support in Action
Thankful for industry support at Barstow and Central high schools!
Over 50 students and 11 industry professionals attended Barstow High School’s first Industry Coaching session in October, including Barstow Fire Protection District, the City of Barstow, the Barstow Police Department, and Desert Community Bank.
Consisting of six-monthly sessions, EXP’s Industry Coaching program connects students with local industry professionals to help students achieve their academic and career goals through mentoring, hands-on activities, and speaker sessions. We look forward to upcoming sessions at Barstow and Central High Schools!
200 students received interview practice at Gardena High School’s mock interview event
This November, 200 high school juniors participated in Gardena High School’s mock interview event to practice their interview skills with the help of industry professionals. Thank you, Gardena High School, for hosting this essential event for students, and thanks to 6 friends of EXP who volunteered their time and talent!
Full-house at the (Re)Imagining Apprenticeships event
80 community members, including industry professionals, educators, and students, attended the (Re)Imagining Apprenticeships event on November 17 in Laguna Hills to explore ways to develop the workforce through apprenticeships. Check out the presentation slides here.
Thanks to our partners, DIAG USA, Orange County Regional Consortium, and Vital Link, for helping us produce this dynamic event for young adults and professionals interested in apprenticeships.
Student Spotlight: Jairus Ah Ching, Barstow HS
Congratulations to Jairus Ah Ching of Barstow High School for being selected as California’s 34th Assembly District Student of the Month in September! Assemblyman Tom Lackey presented Jairus with the award, alongside his friends and family.
Jairus continually demonstrates his commitment to personal and professional growth. In 2023, he participated in EXP’s Industry Coaching program and Internship Program: Powered by Prologis. He received the “Super Networker” award at the internship culmination event in August, proving his commitment to his professional development.
We look forward to following your success, Jairus!
LEVEL UP: Help me find my passion!
Calling young adults and professionals! Are you still searching for your career passion? Register FOR FREE today to attend our next LEVEL Up event: ‘Help me find my passion!’ virtual career panel on Thursday, December 14, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. via Zoom!
Part of our LEVEL UP Professional Development Programs for Young Adults, this career panel features professionals who will share their personal experiences within their respective industries, including:
Elizabeth Machuca, Entrepreneur, business owner, and engineer. (And also an EXP alum!)
Ron Roberts, Jr., Corporate Recruiter and HR Professional, Griffith Company.
More panelists to be announced. Sign up for our young adults/alumni mailing list and stay tuned!
EXP Updates
See you at the Wilmington Heart of the Harbor Holiday Parade!
Look for EXP and our Phineas Banning High School students and alumni at the annual parade on Sunday, December 10, starting at 12 PM. Check the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce Facebook page for updates.
Be our partner in our next chapter
We’re moving to Long Beach, effective January 1, 2024! You can help warm our new home with love and office equipment here. New address: 5000 E. Spring Street, Suite 300, Long Beach, CA 90815.
