CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & CareerIn the summer of 2023, I was entrusted by the BRIDGEGOOD team to pioneer a high school internship initiative known as ‘Design Explorers.’ This program is strategically designed to nurture creative talent among high school students, aiming to diversify the tech sector and initiate meaningful, lucrative career paths.
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & Career NewsBRIDGEGOOD is all about student empowerment and tech opportunity. For two decades we’ve been on a mission to provide access, professional opportunities, and tech literacy to under-resourced design students and job seekers of color. Our interview with KTVU sheds light on the impact we’ve been making since 2009.
On August 17, 2023, the iconic San Francisco Bay Bridge provided a stunning backdrop for a truly inspiring gathering at Google San Francisco. BRIDGEGOOD’s “Power of We” event showcased the incredible achievements of our UX Design Apprentices over the summer.
CategoriesEconomic Mobility News OpportunityIn an exciting and progressive collaboration spanning two years, Beyond and BRIDGEGOOD have been working hand-in-hand to nurture diverse talent within the design industry. BRIDGEGOOD, a nonprofit organization based in the vibrant San Francisco Bay Area, is committed to bridging the gap by providing essential access, professional opportunities, and tech literacy to under-resourced students and job seekers of color. Their hallmark UX Apprenticeship initiative, supported by Beyond, offers tuition-free access, hands-on training, and portfolio-building activities for Bay Area Artists and Designers. As part of this collaboration, Beyond has not only mentored BRIDGEGOOD’s apprentices but also offered internships, providing a stepping stone for emerging designers.
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & CareerCongratulations to all the recent graduates of the Google UX Professional Certificate and Bootcamp programs! At BRIDGEGOOD, we understand the challenges you might be facing when it comes to landing your first job in the tech and design industry. In this article, we aim to provide practical insights based on feedback from recruiters and hiring […]
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility Job & Career OpportunityBRIDGEGOOD UX Design Apprentices work directly with US Bank’s Director of UX Design. BRIDGEGOOD, an award-winning 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization known for empowering creatives in the field of user experience (UX) design, is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative UX Apprenticeship Program. This groundbreaking initiative aims to recruit and onboard aspiring UX design students […]
CategoriesDesign Economic MobilityWith over 4.7 million people accounting for 1.4% of the total U.S. population, Filipinos constitute one of the largest Asian American groups in the country. In addition to their well-established presence in the healthcare and nursing fields, Filipino-Americans are increasingly growing in the creative industry. However, Filipinos are still being underrepresented in design-related fields. Czeric […]
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser Design Economic MobilityJoin us on May 9th for an unforgettable experience! The Art Mart is from 12pm-1pm and 3:30pm-4:30pm and the Inspire Oakland Top 20 Student Presentations are from 1pm-3:30pm. Come and be inspired at the Inspire Oakland Design Challenge!
CategoriesDesign Economic Mobility News OpportunityComcast Donates $50K to BRIDGEGOOD and Champions ‘Empower Creative Talent’ to Help Close the Tech Opportunity Divide Comcast expands their partnership with BRIDGEGOOD to advance economic mobility and open doors for the next generation of designers, creators, and job seekers. Oakland, Calif., March 13, 2023 — In an effort to help close the Tech Opportunity […]
CategoriesEconomic Mobility EducationIn our last blog post, we gave a brief overview of User Experience (UX) Design and where to learn more. We got a lot of questions from students about where they can get real-world experience. In this article, students will find out how they can get started. How can I gain real-world experience if I’m […]
