BRDG Interns, Jr Coaches, Alumni & Innovation Challenge Cohort Team

Some words from Connie

INTERNS: Mahmoud. Andres, Jonathan, Daniel. JR COACHES: Utku, Loc Huu, Sneha, Camille, Connie, Grace, Susan. BRDG ALUMNIi and INNOVATION CHALLENGE students

"As a first-generation student, I thought the struggles I went through were a given. However, having a dedicated resource like BRDG gave me a chance to realize I didn't have to navigate that path alone. Having people believe in me and connect me to opportunities when I was feeling lost and insecure about myself and my career made a difference. BRDG's support, mentorship, connections, and guidance gave me confidence and helped me flourish in my professional journey. They were there for my failures and were a part of my successes. Every first-generation student deserves to have the kind of resource BRDG provides. If you are able, please consider donating to help another student know that they are not alone” ---- Connie Zhu, USAA Software Engineer

$2,000

Goal

Raised

Donors

Funded

SUGGESTED DONATION

$50

EMPOWER the student voice & impact with PUBLIC SPEAKING & presentation training.

$100

EXPAND the student NETWORKING via Trade Expos & Industry Seminars.

$250

SUPPORT the SOFT SKILLS training vital in business today via coach led sessions and 1on1 MENTORSHIP.

$1,000

PREPARE students to search & access paid INTERNSHIPS w/ STEM corporations.

CHOOSE YOUR OWN AMOUNT

BRDG Bridge to Connect Story

BRDG Career Launchpad

TALENT IS EVERYWHERE. OPPORTUNITY IS NOT.

Talented first-generation STEM students have the drive to succeed - but often lack the professional experience, industry connections and mentors that help turn a college education into a career. BRDG changes that.

TODAY, YOUR GIFT IS DOUBLED.

Help first-generation STEM students make the leap from college to career.

THE INNOVATION CHALLENGE

A five-month, real-world career experience where students don't just learn about the professional world - THEY WORK IN IT.

• Tackle a real-world challenge

• Manage a $3500 project budget

• Build a working prototype

• Present to industry professionals

Along the way, they build the problem-solving, communication, teamwork and leadership skills employers want - plus the confidence and connections to launch a career.

REAL PROJECTS-Working prototypes | REAL COACHES-Industry guidance | REAL PITCHES-Industry judges

WE PUT STUDENTS IN THE REAL WORLD - AND IT LEADS SOMEWHERE.

Students and alumni are building careers at:

Serving: 100+ STUDENTS | 24 COACHES

DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT - SEPTEMBER 16

YOUR GIFT DOESN'T JUST SUPPORT A STUDENT.

IT HELPS LAUNCH A CAREER.