Students who thought college was out of reach can get the resources and support they need from Bridge 2 Life. In partnership with K-12, higher education, industry, and out of school providers, B2L seeks to overcome the obstacles of college affordability and needed advising/mentor resources by supporting:
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FAFSA and financial aid guidance
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Scholarship (including Bright Futures) and college application supports
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College bootcamps and college fairs
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Career exploration
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Work-based learning opportunities and internships
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One-to-one advising
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Parent/Guardian engagement in all of the above
Driving Transformative Change Through Collective Impact
B2L aims to eliminate barriers and create opportunities for student success in education through community collaboration among partners with shared interests in enhancing college access, completion, and postsecondary success.
PRIMARY GOAL
AREAS OF OPPORTUNITY
By increasing the number of students receiving a post-secondary education, we can address inequities and develop a larger pool of qualified talent in Broward County.
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By 2025, 65% of jobs will require post-secondary credentials.
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43.9% of Broward County residents have achieved a post-secondary credential.
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In low income, high minority zip codes the attainment level is far lower – 27%.
Operating under Broward Education Foundation, a registered 501c3, B2L empowers a more robust workforce pipeline by increasing the number of working age adults in Broward County attaining a post-secondary degree or high-quality certificate to 65 percent by 2030.