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The Bridge Foundation community, students, volunteers, and partners at a service event in Lincoln, Nebraska

Students · Volunteers · Partners · Community, Together in Lincoln, NE

Opportunity Starts With Access.

Bridging Dreams to Destinations

Most youth programs talk about careers. The Bridge puts you inside one. Free healthcare and STEM access for Lincoln youth ages 14 to 25.

Free for Youth 14–25
Expert Guidance
Real Opportunities
What We Do

Your Bridge to Success

Building pathways to meaningful careers through exposure, guidance, and support

Career Exposure

Students step inside real healthcare and STEM workplaces through experiences, workshops, and guest speakers.

Guidance & Support

We connect youth with caring adults who help them set goals, stay accountable, and believe in their potential.

Leadership & Service

Students build leadership skills while serving their communities.

College & Career Prep

We help youth plan for college, trade school, or career pathways with tools, coaching, and support.

Our Impact

Real access. Real outcomes. Here's what's already happening.

Students and team members at The Bridge Foundation workshop event
Workshop facilitator engaging students in a classroom setting
Student wearing A.C.C.E.S.S. program shirt during workshop
Educational workshop presenter speaking to students

Year One Results

Our first Healthcare Career Immersion Experience ran every Tuesday for six weeks inside Gateway Vista.

4 of 8

students who attended every week were hired

6 weeks

inside a real healthcare facility, rotating through departments

$0

cost to students

Every student we reach is a bridge built. Help us build more.

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Who We Serve

Youth Ages 14–25

First-generation students

Underserved and underrepresented youth

Students interested in S.T.E.M. or Healthcare

Youth who need guidance but don't know where to start

For Students & Families

TBF experiences are free for youth ages 14 to 25.

For Community Supporters & Donors

Join the Bridge Network — five ways to invest in Lincoln's youth and keep our programs free.

Join the Movement

Be part of something bigger

S.T.E.M.
Career Exploration
Healthcare
Industry Access
Free
For Youth 14 to 25

Bridging Dreams to Destinations

Ready to Launch Your Future?

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