Programs – BRIDGEGOOD — Design For Social Good Nonprofit Organization

#DesignForSocialGood since 2009

Core Programs

BRIDGEGOOD offers design training, connects job seekers to tech careers, and supports students of all backgrounds, especially in underrepresented communities.

Developing meaningful careers in technology

BRIDGEGOOD provides under-resourced designers and students (ages 18+) with career skills, real-world experience, storytelling, movement building, and leadership development to enter the tech industry. Our in-person programs serve diverse participants across Northern California, including Oakland, Stockton, Fresno, San Mateo, and Sacramento.

Inspire Oakland Challenge

Every year, we invite Bay Area creatives and student designers to create original artwork inspired by the question, ‘What about Oakland inspires you?’ Learn more and download the Inspire Oakland brochure (PDF).

UX Design Apprenticeship

Offers a three-month, tuition-free program with hands-on training and portfolio-building opportunities for diverse creatives, artists, and designers. Learn more and download the UX Design Apprenticeship brochure (PDF).

BG Labs + Career Incubator

Offers BRIDGEGOOD graduates hands-on design education, 1-on-1 coaching, and in-person open labs at BRIDGEGOOD Studio led by industry and tech professionals. Browse upcoming sessions and open labs.

Community Partnerships

Connects participants to paid opportunities with top companies like Adobe, Golden State Warriors, Kaiser Permanente, Wells Fargo, and Google. Explore case studies: The Future Work for Everyone + Peaceful Warriors Summit.

Program Impact

16,500 students, 50+ schools, $1.87M in scholarships

Design for social good, not profit.

BRIDGEGOOD trains social impact designers through STEAM programs — integrating Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math — to blend creativity with purpose. Join us in shaping the future as we #DesignForSocialGood.