BridgeYear

It's been a little over two weeks since Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Houston, and we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the incredible linemen and electricians who worked tirelessly to restore power to our community. Your dedication and expertise have brought light and hope back to millions of families who were without power for days. BridgeYear recognizes the immense value these vital roles play in keeping our communities running, especially during times of crisis. Thank you for your hard work and commitment. You are the backbone of our recovery and the heartbeat of our community. 🛠️⚡ #HurricaneBeryl #CommunityHeroes #HoustonStrong

Thank you, Bank of America, for supporting our mission to serve the #Houston community by connecting underserved youth to educational opportunities beyond the traditional four-year degree. We're grateful to be a recipient of the #BofAGrants, empowering us to continue making a positive impact in the community.  Special thanks to our local Bank of America partners, Hong Ogle and Rick Jaramillo, for your incredible support. Pictured: Carlee Morgan, our Director of Strategy & Operations, and Avery Suber, our Strategy & Operations Manager, at Bank of America's Community Partner Reception on Thursday, June 27th at SER Jobs Workforce Opportunity Center. #BridgeYear #UnderservedYouth #SkilledTrades #EconomicMobility #CareerExploration

Exciting News! 🎉 As we close out the fiscal year, we’re thrilled to share some incredible impact stats from the past school year. Thanks to our amazing supporters and partners, we’ve helped Houston-area students explore high-growth, in-demand careers and prepare for successful futures. Stay tuned for our full impact report coming soon! #Impact #Education #CareerReadiness #CommunitySupport #BridgeYear

BridgeYear turns 8! 🎉 Last week, our amazing team celebrated by jumping, climbing, problem-solving and laughing through the various challenges at Activate Games in Houston! A huge thank you to our dedicated staff, amazing community supporters, generous donors, and invaluable partners for helping us connect Houston-area students to fulfilling career pathways that don’t require a four year degree. Here’s to many more years of empowering youth! #BridgeYear #CareerExploration #SuccessStartsHere #CareerDevelopment #CareerGoals

We’re BridgeYear, of course we’re here to connect students to careers that lead to economic mobility! ✨ #FutureReady #SkilledTrades #CareerNavigation #CareerExploration #CareerDevelopment #CareerGoals #SuccessStartsHere

At BridgeYear, we celebrate #PrideMonth alongside our LGBTQIA students, staff, and community. We are committed to creating inclusive pathways to success for all youth, regardless of their identity. 🌈 #HappyPrideMonth #InclusiveFutures #BridgeYear

What do Americans really think about higher education? 📚 In The Public Perception Puzzle series by The Chronicle, a survey of 1,000 adults revealed that 86% believe trade schools or professional training are just as good (or better!) than a bachelor's degree for success. At BridgeYear, we see this firsthand as we continue to connect Houston's youth to affordable, non-four-year degree educational pathways. Follow the link for more surprising insights: https://lnkd.in/gZ3gkZ_i #BridgeYear #HigherEducation #TradeSchool #CareerSuccess #FutureReady #HoustonNonprofit

And with that, the 2023-2024 school year has come to a close! 🎓 But before we hit snooze for the summer, let's take a trip down memory lane to BridgeYear's Career Test Drive® (CTD) Fairs. From trying their hand at non-four-year degree careers to discovering hidden talents, students had a blast exploring new possibilities for their postsecondary pursuits. Please join us in sending a big shoutout to our dedicated CTD team for making it all possible. 🙌 Stay tuned for new updates to our fair next school year! #BridgeYear #CareerOpportunities #UnderservedYouth #CareerDevelopment #CareerExploration #CareerNavigation #SkilledTradesAwareness

Houston is facing a growing demand for educated and skilled workers. 📈💼 According to a 2023 report by Georgetown University’s Center on Education and the Workforce, 63% of Texas jobs will require postsecondary training beyond high school by 2031, with 31% being “middle skill” jobs—careers that require more than a high school diploma but less than a four-year degree. With more initiatives aimed at addressing the skills gap, our mission at BridgeYear is more critical than ever. Creating non-four-year degree pathways is essential for our youth to achieve economic stability and independence after high school graduation. Learn more by visiting here: https://lnkd.in/gdyev-4u #SkilledTrades #UnderservedYouth #EconomicMobility #HoustonCareers #BridgeYear #CareerExploration #CareerNavigation

Are you passionate about educational and social equity? 🌟 Join BridgeYear in empowering Houston's underserved youth toward fulfilling career pathways that pave the way for economic mobility. We're currently seeking talented candidates for positions including: 📌 Operations Manager 📌 Build Manager 📌 Career Navigation Program Manager 📌 Career Exploration Leader (CEL), part-time If you're ready to be part of a movement that's changing lives and breaking barriers, visit www.BridgeYear.org/careers to apply today! #BridgeYear #CareerOpportunity #EducationalEquity #TransformingLives #HoustonOpportunities