CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsThis Pictionary episode was a united effort to support the #DesignForSocialGood cause. Rosemary and Andre joined hands to champion this cause and selected BRIDGEGOOD as the beneficiary. Situated conveniently next to the KTVU studio in Jack London Square, BRIDGEGOOD is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to empowering student designers to carve successful careers in UX and the creative industry.
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.
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsI will miss traveling to colleges across the Bay Area all the way to Fresno. I will miss having the first insights into students’ artwork of the Inspire Oakland Design Challenges. I will miss being at the studio, sometimes by myself, and getting my work done, feeling productive and motivated to keep going. I will definitely miss conducting 80+ interviews to find the best 20 UX apprentices. I will miss working with 14+ companies, annually, to teach and facilitate the UX Design Apprenticeships. I will always miss and treasure my time at BRIDGEGOOD.
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 News OpportunityBRIDGEGOOD + Tesla: Uniting Design, Technology, and Opportunity. A Glimpse into the Fusion of Robotics, Product Design, and Engineering, Empowering Underrepresented Talent in the UX Design Field Oakland, CA — In a landmark collaboration aimed at fostering diversity and inclusivity in the tech industry, BRIDGEGOOD, a renowned nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering under-resourced students and […]
CategoriesCelebration & Fundraiser NewsIn the bustling world of fashion and design, where creativity meets craftsmanship, there are individuals who not only leave their mark but also inspire generations to come. Elisa Feng, the Program Manager at BRIDGEGOOD, is one such remarkable individual who has etched her name in the annals of the industry. As we celebrate Asian American […]
CategoriesNewsFor Immediate Release BRIDGEGOOD Welcomes Deka Dike, Seasoned Leader and Vice President at U.S. Bank, to Its Board of Directors Oakland, CA – BRIDGEGOOD, a non-profit organization focused on empowering young creatives with professional skills and technology opportunities, is pleased to announce the appointment of Deka Dike to its board of directors. Deka is a […]
CategoriesNewsFor Immediate Release Welcome to the Board: Medical Social Worker, Camila Baum Oakland, CA – Oakland-based non-profit organization, BRIDGEGOOD, is pleased to announce the appointment of Camila Baum as the newest member of its Board of Directors. Baum brings over a decade of experience as a Medical Social Worker, with a focus on healthcare policy, […]
CategoriesEducation News Opportunity“I will forever be grateful to BRIDGEGOOD for extending their hand to me and accepting me as an Integration Strategist to complete my practicum hours for my Master of Public Health (MPH) program. From the moment I began my internship, I was supported by the amazing team led by Shaun Tai and Elisa Feng. They […]
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 […]
