Transforming lives through the power of a job.

Since 1989, Bridges from School to Work has connected young adults with disabilities to meaningful employment across 12 U.S. cities — and we're just hitting our stride.

Placements: 23,770
Employer partners: 6,502
Job retention: 85%

What we believe

Disability isn’t a barrier to employment.

It’s where the plan starts.

Our story

The Problem

Every year, hundreds of thousands of young people with disabilities leave high school ready to work — and face an economy that too often shuts them out.

Our Solution

Founded in 1989 by the Marriott family, Bridges partners with employers to connect them with prepared young talent — and stays involved after hire with structured onboarding and retention support.

Better outcomes for young adults. A more reliable entry-level pipeline for employers.

The Result

Thousands of young adults with disabilities have launched real careers — and gained the independence that comes with earning a paycheck. Today, Bridges serves youth, schools, and employer partners across 12 U.S. cities.

See how we change lives

By the numbers

As of May 2026

23,770

Young adults placed

6,502

Employer partners

U.S. cities

Years of impact

“When I was in high school, people told me that there would be limits to what I could accomplish because of my disability. With my job at Accenture, I feel I've already proven them wrong.”

Tasha Lewis · Employee, Accenture