MENTORS: Natalie, Tom, Leigh, Joanna, David. COACHES: Dennis, Laurie, Jane, Heather, Aravinda, Sami, Rina Edgar, Tom, Alfred, Jeremy, Anthony, Brett, Hector, Tiffany, Ryder, Fandy, Trung, Chiara. SME/CONSULTANTS: Matt, Howard, Dan, Joe, Vesh JUDGES: Richard, Sharifa, Faisel, Carlos, Bruce, Cristel, Jody
“I coach with BRDG because I get to watch students grow—from being unsure of themselves to confidently developing ideas, solving real-world problems, and presenting to industry professionals. BRDG gives them the opportunity to learn by doing. Sharing my experience and helping them build that confidence is incredibly rewarding. After three years, seeing students begin to recognize just how capable they are is what keeps me coming back.” ---Dennis Sporleder, BRDG Coach
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:
BOEING | NVIDIA | LADWP | USAA | FOX | CHEWY
Serving: 100+ STUDENTS | 24 COACHES
DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT - SEPTEMBER 16
YOUR GIFT DOESN'T JUST SUPPORT A STUDENT.
IT HELPS LAUNCH A CAREER.