Senior at Midtown High. Wasn't sure she was capable.
Bridges found the right job match.
From shy student to leadership roles.
Our mission is to transform the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job.
01
Prepare
Months of coaching: communication, problem-solving, professionalism. Built around your strengths.
02
Place
Match with employers ready to hire. Not the first opening, the right one.
03
Support
A full year of check-ins: 3, 6, 9, and 12 months.
Why a full year? Most retention failures happen in year one.
Fund what works.
Since 1989
501(c)(3) · Tax-deductible
Your gift turns potential into paychecks.
Donate
Find your job.
23,979
Careers launched since 1989
Free coaching, placement, and a full year of support.
Get startedHire from Bridges.
76%
of placements work past 90 days
Pre-screened talent. Free to your business.
Hire pre-screened talentRefer a young adult.
1,120+
Schools partnered
From transition plan to real job.
Become a partnerMeet William.
“I could see William become a different person just through the program.”
— William’s mentor
- 37
- Years since 1989
- 12
- U.S. cities
- 6,548
- Employers who’ve hired
- $150M+
- Earned by participants since 1990
