Outcomes you can measure.
23,900+ young adults with disabilities placed into real jobs across 12 U.S. cities, since the Marriott family established Bridges in 1989.
An independently studied workforce model with multi-decade outcome data. Browse the dashboard to see year-by-year placements, retention, and growth.
Our outcomes are being studied, not just reported.
Bridges is the subject of a multi-year randomized controlled trial conducted by Mathematica as part of the federal NextGen evaluation.
Independent
Mathematica
Third-party policy research firm
Federal
$3.3M DOL grant
Workforce Pathways for Youth, one of six organizations selected nationally
Scale
933 participants
Exceeded enrollment target for young adults with disabilities
Duration
Multi-year RCT
Three years across multiple cities
Young Adults Hired (2025)
801
All-time served
31,895
All-time hires
23,993
Active cities · Employer sat.
12 · 98%
Young Adults Hired over time
National
Complete program years 1990–2025 · Updated May 2026
| Program Year | Young Adults Hired |
|---|---|
| 1990 | 127 |
| 1991 | 151 |
| 1992 | 297 |
| 1993 | 368 |
| 1994 | 415 |
| 1995 | 381 |
| 1996 | 538 |
| 1997 | 556 |
| 1998 | 556 |
| 1999 | 472 |
| 2000 | 521 |
| 2001 | 520 |
| 2002 | 686 |
| 2003 | 532 |
| 2004 | 809 |
| 2005 | 810 |
| 2006 | 799 |
| 2007 | 822 |
| 2008 | 814 |
| 2009 | 740 |
| 2010 | 792 |
| 2011 | 836 |
| 2012 | 822 |
| 2013 | 778 |
| 2014 | 678 |
| 2015 | 849 |
| 2016 | 718 |
| 2017 | 818 |
| 2018 | 847 |
| 2019 | 848 |
| 2020 | 643 |
| 2021 | 745 |
| 2022 | 779 |
| 2023 | 768 |
| 2024 | 747 |
| 2025 | 801 |
By city
2025
Program Year 2026 · Year-to-Date
Numbers update as the program year progresses.
1,378
Served
610
Placed
487
Employer partners
45%
Retained at 90 days (cohort still maturing)
Employers trust Bridges.
From satisfaction to repeat hiring, the numbers speak for themselves.
Employer satisfaction
of employers satisfied with participant performance
Staff satisfaction
of employers very satisfied with Bridges staff
Repeat hiring
of employers likely to hire another Bridges participant
Youth satisfaction
of youth very happy with the Bridges program
Young adults thrive with Bridges.
Our structured support model (prepare, place, support) keeps young adults employed long after their first day. With 12 months of retention support, participants build real careers, not just first jobs.
76%
90-day retention (2015–2024)
78% in PY2025. See the multi-decade history above.
44%
1-year retention
Youth still on the job a full year later, a signal of a real career, not just a first job.
12
Months of support
Structured check-ins at 30, 60, 90 days and ongoing through the first year
90%
Youth satisfaction
Very happy with the Bridges program
Be part of the next milestone.
Whether you hire, fund, or volunteer, your support drives real outcomes for young adults across the country.