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CAREER BRIDGE
The Career Bridge program is designed to help individuals with multiple barriers access education, employment, and economic career pathway opportunities in order to improve their quality of life.
The goals of the Career Bridge program are to:
- Create an integrated system that prepares individuals to enter the workforce
- Increase access to jobs and training needed to attain good-paying jobs that provide a pathway to longer-term careers and economic opportunities
- Educate individuals about opportunities in the local labor market and how they fit in today and in the future
- Assist individuals to take actionable positive steps forward in their lives and at the same time give back to their community
When: Monday – Thursday
Time: 10:00AM – 2:00PM
Each cohort will last approximately five weeks and offer the following services to all students enrolled:
- Mentorship Life Skills & Training
- Earn Certifications (Industrial First Aid/CPR, Flaggers, Food Handler Permit)
- Financial Empowerment
- Resume & Cover Letter Assistance
- Job Connections
- Wrap-Around Services
Students must register for a cohort before the official first day of class. All upcoming Career Bridge cohorts are open to any student participant who meets the following requirements:
- 18 to 30 years of age
- Authorized to work in the U.S.
All cohorts are open to any individual with a diverse background, including but not limited to:
- Those who are formerly justice involved
- Those experiencing homelessness
- Veterans
At the completion of the program, students will have earned the following professional certifications:
- Industrial First Aid/CPR
- Flaggers
- Food Handler Permit
Registration for Career Bridge is on a rolling basis, meaning students can register at any time. To begin the registration process, all interested students can click the “Get Started” button!
Career Bridge Graduation
WATCH RECAP
After successfully completing the five-week program, we invite our participants to our Career Bridge Graduation to celebrate them and their achievements and offer them words affirmation and encouragement as they start a new chapter of their lives!