#DesignForSocialGood since 2009
Core Programs
BRIDGEGOOD offers tuition-free training and connects job seekers to design careers — uplifting underrepresented communities through belonging, culture, and storytelling.
Launching Careers Through Culture and Creativity
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, $3.2M in program scholarships
Design for social good, not profit.
BRIDGEGOOD trains social impact designers through STEAM, blending creativity, culture, and storytelling to launch careers and foster belonging. Join us as we #DesignForSocialGood.
Request a Free Class Visit from BRIDGEGOOD
Instructors! Our team would be thrilled to visit your class(es) and make a 45 to 60-min presentation that complements your school curriculum.
Help Students Thrive and Explore Careers
We highlight the skills required to enter the design & tech industry, professional resources, and upcoming opportunities.
Provide Support in Career Development
We connect students to real-world professional opportunities, from UX work sessions with Adobe to community-building experiences at BRIDGEGOOD that foster belonging and creative growth.
Creativity is more important than ever. BRIDGEGOOD connects the worlds of design, technology, and education — all in the name of social good.
Shaun Tai
Co-Founder & Executive Director
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