Bridge Program

Pathways to Purpose and Opportunity

The Bridge Program is a flexible, cohort-based workforce development initiative designed to support youth through targeted engagement strategies. Aligned with proven behavioral health interventions like Reconnecting Youth (RY) and Coping and Support Training (CAST), the program fosters school re-engagement, emotional resilience, and career exploration. Programming is delivered during extended school hours or seasonal breaks to maximize accessibility and impact.

Core Program Components

Youth Voice Circles – Weekly dialogue sessions that encourage leadership, communication, and social-emotional growth
Project-Based Learning – Applied mini-projects focused on sustainability, eco-logistics, and emerging workforce themes
Work-Based Learning – Career exposure through community internships, job shadowing, or service-learning experiences
Purpose Portfolio – Personalized portfolio including goal-setting, resumes, certifications, and reflection exercises
Mentorship Pathways – Connections to young professionals, alumni, and industry advocates to support career navigation

Program Outcomes

  • Increased confidence and foundational career skills
  • Greater awareness of emerging industries and growth sectors
  • Strengthened social-emotional competencies and collaborative decision-making
  • Completion of a personalized transition plan focused on education, employment, or advanced training

Our Program

Program Duration: 4–6 weeks
Sessions Offered: After-school, Summer, and Winter Break
Target Participants: Middle and high school students (grades 6–12) identified as at risk or previously engaged in RY and CAST programming
Format: 3 days per week, 4 hours per session
Cohort Size: 15–20 students
Delivery Sites: School campuses, community hubs, and partner locations (offered in-person and hybrid formats)

Weekly Themes & Focus Areas

Week 1: Foundations of Identity and Belonging
Activities centered on team-building, student-led dialogue, values exploration, and personal storytelling to foster trust and community connection

Week 2: Exploring the Future of Work & Sustainability
Introduction to emerging sectors including clean transportation, renewable energy, and environmental innovation, with a focus on regional workforce trends

Week 3: Foundational Career Competencies & Social-Emotional Learning
Skill-building in emotional regulation, effective communication, peer collaboration, and conflict resolution through interactive group challenges

Week 4: Workplace & Life Readiness
Practical coaching on resume development, job applications, interview techniques, and professional conduct in various career settings

Week 5: Applied Workforce Engagement Week
Hands-on experiences through industry exposure, student-driven sustainability projects, and engagement with professionals via site visits and career panels

Week 6: Portfolio Showcase & Community Celebration
Student-led presentations featuring individual portfolios, peer recognition, and a culminating event with family, mentors, and program partners

For more information please contact us.