EXP - The opportunity engine

Stephanie Farmer's Fundraiser

Some words from Stephanie
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Hello, everyone! It's Stephanie Farmer, and I'm deeply honored to serve on the Board of Directors for EXP. My heart swells with pride when I think about the transformative journey we embark on with our students.

For me, the most profound impact of EXP lies in its ability to nurture not just career readiness but also a profound sense of social responsibility within our students. As a project mentor volunteer, I get to witness these young individuals blossom as they acquire essential skills, knowledge, and hands-on experience. It is nothing short of awe-inspiring.

It's about more than just preparing them for their chosen career paths; it's about empowering them to become agents of positive change in their communities.

But we can't do this alone. I urge you to join me in supporting EXP and become a part of this incredible journey. Together, we can unlock the full potential of our students and pave the way for a brighter future for all. Your support truly makes a world of difference. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

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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