Bridges from School to Work transforms the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job. Follow along on Instagram, Facebook & LinkedIn!
Joined February 2016
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Bridges to Work retweeted
4 Oct 2021
Today, I announced that we will push for the City of Dallas to create its first-ever Commission on Disabilities. This new city commission would advise us on how to better respond to and address the full spectrum of needs, rights, and privileges of people with disabilities.
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17 May 2021
We’re excited to welcome @jennieblu to our Board of Trustees! bridgestowork.org/bridges-le…
1 Oct 2020
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month! Learn more at dol.gov/NDEAM. #NDEAM
29 Sep 2020
Bridges helps young adults with disabilities find & retain jobs. In response to COVID-19, 44% of participants experienced wage cuts or job loss. @Jack help @bridgestowork ensure participants find new jobs and thrive in their careers. #startsmall
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"That was cool, actually,” Henry Calle says with a grin after receiving a job offer. #WeWorkforGood member @BridgesToWork is a nonprofit that helps youth with disabilities find, and keep, meaningful jobs. Read more about Henry's story here: we.co/bridgingtw. #wework
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Sometimes what the world may perceive as a weakness is actually a strength—that’s what Henry Calle has learned through his participation with @BridgestoWork. As a #WeWorkforGood member, they help disadvantaged youth gain employment. Here’s their story. #wework
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26 Jul 2020
Bridges is proud to support the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) 30th Anniversary. Learn how you can too, here: adaanniversary.org #ADA30 #ThanksToTheADA #powerofajob
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3 Mar 2020
Bridges alum and @MarriottMarquis admin asst Tim Griffin joined Bridges Exec Tad Asbury at the recent @LDAofAmerica Annual Conf on a panel titled “What Employers Expect from Their Employees with LD” fielding questions from the audience of educators, parents, and advocates.
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3 Dec 2019
It's our first #GivingTuesday! Our goal is to reach 100 donors to help us transform the lives of young adults with disabilities through the power of a job. donatenow.networkforgood.org…
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25 Nov 2019
Giving is not just about making a donation. It is about making a difference. Throughout #GivingTuesday, we’ll be sharing the many different ways you can support Bridges as we transform the lives through the power of a job. donatenow.networkforgood.org…
22 Nov 2019
One of our Board of Trustees! Congratulations Debbie!
22 Nov 2019
Tonight we toast Debbie Marriott Harrison, honored by the @mcccmd as its Emeritus Business Leader of the Year! She shares our pride in having called dynamic Montgomery County, MD home for over 60 years. #mccbizawards #MoCo #marriott
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20 Nov 2019
In two weeks, for our first #GivingTuesday, we hope to reach 100 donors to help more than a thousand young people prepare for the workplace and find a job with an employer in need of qualified, entry level applicants. donatenow.networkforgood.org…
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11 Nov 2019
Adding our condolences to thousands of others learning this sad and unexpected news.
10 Nov 2019
Bernard Tyson, the CEO of health care giant Kaiser Permanente, died unexpectedly in his sleep early Sunday at the age of 60, the company said cnn.it/34OHyjH
Bridges to Work retweeted
21 Oct 2019
October is National Bullying Prevention Month!
Parents, Please Talk to your Children About Classmates With Disabilities
"We need many different types of people. No two people are exactly the same, and the world would be pretty boring if they were."
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24 Oct 2019
We are too! See you in Dallas. #employability
24 Oct 2019
We're excited to attend tomorrow's employAbility 2019 Career Expo in Dallas! Job seekers with disabilities will meet with employers and join classes on topics such as resume reviews and interview tips to help build their #career. Learn more go.att.jobs/60141yOz0 #NDEAM
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Bridges to Work retweeted
22 Oct 2019
Preparing a thousand youth with disabilities for the workforce annually, @BridgesToWork partners with @MarriottIntl to develop employment opportunities for young adults, including hiring 30 Bridges students into Marriott-branded hotels so far in 2019. bit.ly/2mkX9Xl
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21 Aug 2019
Amber was the sign language interpreter for @mandyharvey at out #BridgesGala2019. Mandy's music is a little slower paced than @TWISTAgmg, but you could feel Mandy's emotion through Amber's signing.
20 Aug 2019
Wow, Amber Galloway Gallego is one speedy signer!
We do have a category for the fastest time to spell the American sign language alphabet - and we'd certainly welcome an application🙌⚡
cc: @TWISTAgmg, @fakeshoredrive
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13 Jun 2019
We are incredibly grateful for you, @sodexoUSA. The number of #Bridges students you hire makes our vision for transforming their lives through the #powerofajob a reality! Congratulations on the award -- it is well deserved. #employeroftheyear #bridgesgala2019
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