Participants
High School graduates looking to enter college but lack academic preparation. Serving predominantly Immigrants and BIPOC.
What is Bridges to College & Careers?
A 23-week program that prepares students for college while building community and saving them money utilizing a partnership with Quincy and Bunker Hill Community Colleges. Bridges to College & Careers (BTCC) is available to students of all ages, and from all over the world and emphasizes education for in-demand, living-wage careers. Bridges graduates consistently place into college level classes and provides a supportive environment to help you build confidence!
Teachers and coaches give you individual attention in small classes and by appointment. Working together, we will get your academic skills where they need to be!
Bridges offers Coaching for:
Bridges offers three Academic Pathways; Students pick one of the following:
We emphasize science and technology to help graduates enter Boston’s robust STEM job market. Our programs all offer the same coaching, financial skills, and community support, preparing you for different college and career paths
Please fill out this short application and take the next step toward your new career. JVS Programs Application Form
High School graduates looking to enter college but lack academic preparation. Serving predominantly Immigrants and BIPOC.
English
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23 Class hrs | 6 hrs Homework | plus 8 hours of job readiness
26 weeks
No
Next starts: General Studies & BioTech Pathways: 7/17/2024 | Substance Addiction Pathway: 8/1/2024
Future sessions: January 18, 2025 - June 12, 2025 and July 19, 2025 - December 19, 2025
Hours | Activity Type | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun |
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9:00am-12:00pm | Academic Classes | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |||
12:00pm-2:00pm | Career Coaching | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ||||
1:00pm-3:00pm | Creative Reading and Writing | ✓ |
Students have individual appointments with Instructors, Academic, Career & Financial Coaching weekly as needed.
Academic classes meet Monday-Thursday from 9:00-12:00 or 4:00 - 7:00. Career Development classes meet Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons from 12:00 -2:00. Creative Reading and writing meets on Thursday afternoon from 1:00 -3:00.
High school diploma/GED/HiSET | Must be US Citizen | Permanent Resident (Green Card), Refugee, or GRANTED Political Asylum
Yes
Certificate in Biotechnology or Substance Addiction Asst (Quincy College) or any program of study at Bunker Hill Community College and Certificate from JVS/ Bridges to College upon completion | Job Search support/placement while in college with an emphasis on assisting with promotions as needed | Stackable Credential(s) | Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain | Industry skills gain
Participant Support Category | All participants | As needed |
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DTA SNAP Child Care Referral | ✓ | |
DTA SNAP Transportation Support | ✓ | |
Books/Supplies | ✓ | |
Test/License Fees | ✓ | |
Computer and internet | ✓ |
No
Not applicable
Not applicable
122 Arlington St, Boston, MA 02116, USA
Accessible via the Green and Orange lines of the MBTA as well as the Silver Line and multiple bus routes.
Currently using a "hybrid" model. Using ZOOM for remote classes and JVS office for in-person classes.
(617) 399-3131
Fill out an application and take the next step toward your new career: https://www.jvs-boston.org/uif-program-applications