January 24, 2026 · Glendale

NAYI Opportunity Expo.

NAYI’s flagship event put students in the same room as schools, organizations, businesses, and people ready to help.

Students speaking with exhibitors at the NAYI Opportunity Expo.
Why the Expo mattered

Useful conversations, all in one room.

The Opportunity Expo was built to make introductions easier. Students could move from table to table, ask direct questions, and learn about programs, community resources, and professional opportunities.

It was NAYI’s largest event so far and showed what the network can do when schools, businesses, and community groups participate together.

How it worked

A room designed for real access.

01 / ARRIVE

See who is in the room

Attendees could quickly understand which schools, organizations, and businesses were present.

02 / ASK

Have a direct conversation

Each table gave young people a simple place to ask questions and learn what was available.

03 / CONNECT

Leave with a next step

The goal was not just to exchange names, but to help attendees find a useful person, resource, or opportunity.

Attendees walking through the NAYI Opportunity Expo.
Students visiting tables at the Opportunity Expo.
Students learning about an organization at the NAYI Opportunity Expo.

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