About Us

EXP helps young people gain experience, unlock doors and build the confidence they need to succeed in school, career and life.
EXP is a Southern California 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Our programs help schools deliver an innovative, career-based curriculum that makes classroom learning relevant and exciting. During the 2023-2024 school year, EXP programs are made available to nearly 8,200 high school students at 16 Southern California high schools and select OC Pathway schools.

Our success is driven by our expertise in bringing industry and schools together to solve problems and overcome obstacles so that students from underserved communities receive access to education, experience, and opportunities. More than 400 industry leaders served as EXP volunteers, mentors, and internship hosts and contributed more than 1,400 volunteer hours.

By helping schools and industry work together, EXP is changing how society prepares students for life and bringing genuine opportunity to every young person we can reach. Read our story here.