Data-driven impact
Outcomes you can measure.
Since 1989, Bridges has served 31,823+ young adults with disabilities and placed 23,770+ into meaningful employment across 12 U.S. cities. Explore the data behind our work.
Young Adults Hired (2025)
798
+11.8% vs 2024
All-time served
31,823
All-time hires
23,770
Active cities · Employer sat.
12 · 98%
Young Adults Hired over time
National
By city
2025
PY2026 · year-to-date
Numbers update as the program year progresses.
1,324
Served
577
Placed
453
Employer partners
39%
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.
90-day retention (decade avg.)
85% in our most recent program year — see the multi-decade history below.
1-year retention
Youth still on the job a full year later — in line with the 40–45% national benchmark for young adults with disabilities, and a signal of a real career, not just a first job.
Months of support
Structured check-ins at 30, 60, 90 days and ongoing through the first year
Youth satisfaction
Very happy with the Bridges program
The Bridges difference
Most workforce programs end at placement. Bridges is different — we stay with each participant for a full year after hiring, supporting them through the critical milestones that determine long-term success.
Our Bridges Representatives work directly with both the participant and employer to smooth onboarding, resolve challenges, and build the habits that lead to career growth.
37+ years of growth
From one city to 12 — Bridges has expanded steadily since 1989.
Bridges founded by the Marriott family in Washington, D.C.
Chicago and San Francisco programs launch
Los Angeles program opens
Atlanta program begins serving metro area
Philadelphia program established
Dallas program launches in North Texas
East Bay / Richmond program opens in California
Boston and Fort Worth programs launch
New York City program begins
DC Metro program established — 23,770+ young adults placed to date
Be part of the next milestone.
Whether you hire, fund, or volunteer — your support drives real outcomes for young adults across the country.