EXP - The opportunity engine

Michelle Quevedo-Penn

Some words from Michelle

As a proud board member of EXP – The Opportunity Engine, I’ve seen firsthand how transformative career exploration, mentorship, and internships can be for local students. Every day, I meet young people who are discovering their potential, gaining confidence, and building the skills that will shape Orange County’s future workforce.

That’s why I’m asking my friends, family, and colleagues to join me in supporting
The Future is Working Giving Day a 24-hour campaign uniting 13 Orange County organizations committed to creating pathways to success for students.

Together, we’re equipping students with the resources, relationships, and resilience they need to thrive and strengthening the foundation of our community for years to come.

I hope you’ll join me in giving today. Let’s invest in the next generation and help every student see what’s possible.

Donate today and help us unlock tomorrow’s workforce

$1,500
Goal
$180
Raised
5
Donors
12%
Funded
SUGGESTED DONATION
$100
Spark Curiosity - Introduce a student to new career possibilities
$500
Expand Possibility - Connect students with industry mentors and career experiences.
$1,000
Build Career Skills - Support a student in earning EXP’s Career Readiness Certificate.
$2,000
Launch a Future - Help a student access a paid internship to build confidence and gain experience.
CHOOSE YOUR OWN AMOUNT
The EXP - The opportunity engine Story

Unlocking Tomorrow’s Workforce. Helping Students Discover Their Future.

Join EXP – The Opportunity Engine for The Future is Working Giving Day, a 24-hour campaign bringing together 13 Orange County organizations to develop a stronger workforce for Orange County.

In today’s climate of economic uncertainty and rapid change, preparing the next generation for the future of work has never been more important.

At EXP, we believe every student deserves the opportunity to discover their future.

Yet many young people lack access to the experiences, mentorship, and professional networks that help them navigate what comes next. Through career exploration, industry mentorship, and paid internships, EXP connects students to real-world opportunities that build confidence, skills, and pathways to meaningful careers.

Because when students can see what’s possiblethey begin to build a future for themselves — and for our community.

Double Your Impact

Thanks to the generosity of the Sharon D. Lund Foundation and the Sun Family Foundation, every dollar donated will be matched up to $20,000.

Your gift today will go twice as far in opening doors for students.

Your Gift Creates Opportunity

Your support helps students:

• Explore careers and industries
• Connect with mentors and professionals
• Gain hands-on learning experiences
• Access paid internships that launch careers

Your gift today opens doors that can shape a student’s future for a lifetime.

Together, we are helping ensure Orange County’s workforce remains strong, resilient, and prepared for the future.

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