Bridges Boston

MA · Since 2017

The Boston Bridges program began in 2017. Boston Bridges serves young adults ages 17-26 with career readiness support, employer matching, and on-the-job retention support.

Denisse Beltre Cabral, a Bridges Boston participant, in her AMC crew member uniform in the Bridges office lobby on her way to her first shift

420

Young adults served since 2017

319

Placements since 2017

88%

90-day retention (2025)

251+

Employer partners

46

Schools served

About this program

Bridges Boston is based at 33 Arch Street in downtown Boston and serves young adults ages 17 to 26 across the city of Boston. The program partners with Boston Public Schools to identify students who can benefit from career readiness support and to coordinate transition planning with school staff. In addition to Boston Public Schools, Bridges Boston also serves local charter schools and suburban high schools across the Greater Boston area.

Founded in 2017, Bridges Boston is one of the more recent additions to the Bridges network. The program serves both in-school students transitioning toward graduation and out-of-school young adults preparing for their first or next job, with a particular focus on building partnerships with employers across the Boston metro labor market.

Bridges Boston partners with the Liberty Mutual Foundation, The Boston Foundation, and Bank of America. These partnerships support referrals, employment services, and the funding base for Bridges' work across the Boston metro area.

Like every Bridges site, the Boston program is free for participants and their families. A Youth Employment Specialist works one-on-one with each young adult to identify career goals, develop interviewing skills, connect with employers, create a résumé, apply for jobs, get a job, and succeed in a job. After a placement, the same specialist supports the new hire through the first year of employment, coordinating with the employer's HR team and following up at 30, 60, and 90-day milestones. The program is funded through grants, donations, and corporate giving. There is no tuition, and no fee to the employer.

The Boston office is open Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm.

The Boston network

Who we work with in Boston.

Employers hiring our participants

  • Amazon
  • AMC Theatres
  • Aramark
  • Ben & Jerry's
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
  • Chipotle
  • CVS Pharmacy
  • Delaware North
  • Dick's Sporting Goods
  • Dunkin'
  • The Home Depot
  • Macy's

Local partners and districts

  • Boston Public SchoolsBoston Public Schools
  • Liberty Mutual FoundationLiberty Mutual Foundation
  • The Boston FoundationThe Boston Foundation
  • Bank of AmericaBank of America

46

schools in the Boston service area.

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  • East Boston High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Community Academy of Health and Science (CASH)

    Boston Public Schools

  • Boston Green Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Charlestown High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Excel High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • John D O'Bryant High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Excel Academy Charter High School

    Charter

  • Boston Day and Evening Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Melvin H. King South End Academy (formerly McKinley South End)

    Boston Public Schools

  • Brookline High School

    Brookline Public Schools

  • Fenway High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Snowden International High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Melvin H. King Preparatory Academy (formerly McKinley Prepartory High School)

    Boston Public Schools

  • The English High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Match Charter Public High School

    Charter

  • Seaport Academy

    Charter

  • Boston Day and Evening Academy 2.0

    Boston Public Schools

  • Tech Boston Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers Upper Campus

    Boston Public Schools

  • Boston Collegiate Charter High School

    Charter

  • Greater Egelston High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Josiah Quincy Upper School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Uncommon School Roxbury Prep High School

    Charter

  • Boston Collaborative High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Brooke Charter High School

    Charter

  • Boston Preparatory Charter Public School

    Charter

  • Community Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Edward M. Kennedy Academy for Health Careers Lower Campus

    Boston Public Schools

  • New Mission High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Belmont High School

    Belmont Public Schools

  • Boston Arts Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Boston International Newcomers Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Boston Latin Academy

    Boston Public Schools

  • Milton High School

    Milton Public Schools

  • Norwood High School

    Norwood Public Schools

  • Notre Dame Education Center

  • The Newman School

    Private

  • ABCD University High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Academy of the Pacific Rim

    Charter

  • Boston Community Leadership Academy (BCLA)

    Boston Public Schools

  • Brighton High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Dr. Albert D. Holland High School of Technology (formerly Jeremiah Burke High School)

    Boston Public Schools

  • Lynn English High School

  • Madison Park Technical Vocational High School

    Boston Public Schools

  • Melrose High School

    Melrose Public Schools

  • Neighborhood House Charter School

    Charter

Meet the team

Working alongside young adults and employers in Boston.

Mirna Velic

Director

Mirna Velic

mirna.velic@bridgestowork.org

Specialists & support team

Office

312-672-9562
33 Arch Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02110
Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm
By T: a 2–5 minute walk to Downtown Crossing (Red & Orange Lines), State Street (Blue & Orange Lines), and Park Street (Red & Green Lines). The Silver Line and many MBTA bus routes serve the downtown core, with commuter rail and express buses via nearby South Station.

Common questions

Bridges Boston, answered.

Does Bridges from School to Work serve Boston?
Yes. Bridges has operated in Boston since 2017, helping young adults with disabilities prepare for, find, and keep competitive jobs with local employers.
Is Bridges Boston free?
Yes. Bridges is always free for participants and their families, and there is no fee to employers. The program is funded through grants, donations, and corporate giving.
Who is eligible for Bridges Boston?
Bridges serves young adults with disabilities who are preparing to enter the workforce, including both in-school students and out-of-school job seekers. The quickest way to check eligibility is to start an interest form or take the eligibility quiz on this site.
How does Bridges Boston work?
Bridges follows a Prepare, Place, Support model: one-on-one job-readiness coaching, strength-based matching with local employers, and a dedicated Youth Employment Specialist who stays involved for a full year after a participant is hired.
What kinds of employers hire through Bridges Boston?
Bridges Boston places young adults with local and national employers across retail, hospitality, food service, healthcare, logistics, and other industries, including Amazon, AMC Theatres, Aramark, Ben & Jerry's, among many others.
How do I get started with Bridges Boston?
Start an interest form on this website, or contact the Boston team directly using the office details on this page. A Youth Employment Specialist will follow up to talk through next steps.
Where is the Bridges Boston office?
The Bridges Boston office is located at 33 Arch Street, 16th Floor, Boston, MA 02110. Office hours are Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:00pm.
Where you come in

Ready to connect with Bridges Boston?

Whether you're looking for support, want to hire talent, or are interested in partnering, we'd love to hear from you.

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