New Bridge Cleveland

Arts-infused youth programming: New Bridge is committed to youth development through innovative programming, notably mylens. As an arts-infused social and emotional learning (sel) out-of-school time initiative, mylens supports middle and high school students within the Cleveland metropolitan school district (cmsd).through this program, students actively challenge personal stereotypes and biases, fostering a sense of unity, and encouraging empathy, understanding, and social awareness.in collaboration with Arts and cultural professionals, New Bridge designs impactful, artistic projects that not only inspire but also challenge the community, elevating existing assets. Mylens leverages social media, in-person events, and collaborations to foster reflection, awareness, and community connection throughout greater cleveland.moreover, New Bridge takes a leading role in the say yes to education program, coordinating out-of-school time (ost) activities in 5 cmsd schools and 1 say yes school, benefiting 308 youth daily. Our coordinators oversee programs that serve as positive influences, providing a safe after-school environment and extended learning opportunities. Importantly, these youth are introduced to post-graduation possibilities within the medical field through New Bridge's adult workforce training programs.committed to inclusivity, New Bridge ensures that its youth programming is accessible at no cost, enabling students to access opportunities, develop a sense of self-worth, and realize their fullest potential, irrespective of socioeconomic backgrounds.

Launched in august 2020 by the cuyahoga county, Ohio workforce funders group (wfg), a public, private, philanthropic partnership of funders working collectively to drive systems change in workforce development, the employer-led workforce connect healthcare sector partnership (hsp) works to jointly develop strategies and solutions for hospitals' short and long-term talent needs and to improve collaboration, coordination, and impact within the education, training, and workforce ecosystem.currently, the hsp employers include all the major hospital systems, Cleveland clinic, metrohealth, southwest general, and university hospitals with the intention to eventually include additional healthcare entities and employers.the hsp intermediary which facilitates, convenes, and coordinates the hsp work was initially awarded to tri-c. as of august 2022, the wfg selected New Bridge, Cleveland along with New growth group to serve in this role. The salus group, llc was formed to house the hsp intermediary. The collective impact of the hsp is driven to foster change in inaccurate perceptions of qualified talent and the systemic forces that contribute to the social determinants of work. The emphasis is on redesigning policies and practices across the employment continuum from sparking interest in healthcare occupations, recruitment, training, onboarding, retention, and meaningful pathway mobility quality jobs and compensation. The hsp mission is to widen pipelines and accelerate access to career opportunities and pathways by holistically and equitably transforming systems and activating solutions in cuyahoga county to advance people in careers and address workforce needs in the healthcare sector.

Adult workforce training programs: New Bridge's adult workforce training programs represent a transformative opportunity for individuals in Cleveland facing economic challenges. Designed to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills, our programs focus on preparing students for lucrative careers in the healthcare sector. By offering no-cost training solutions, we cater to those typically excluded from traditional pathways due to deficiencies in basic and technical skills, employability skills, and past loan default incidents, often stemming from unsuccessful attempts at conventional post-secondary institutions.our students will complete rigorous training in three specialized tracks: medical assistant, phlebotomy, and sterile processing. New Bridge not only covers all training and certification requirements, including essential resources like books, uniforms, and transportation support but also facilitates externship opportunities with our esteemed healthcare partners.post-graduation, our commitment extends to providing continuous support services for successful retention.demonstrating our track record, past outcomes reveal that our graduates improve their paths significantly, often elevating from no employment or minimum-wage positions to securing family-sustaining wages. Last year, an impressive 84% of our workforce training students graduated, with 94% securing full-time positions offering benefits and a competitive starting salary ranging from $33,634 to $40,560. As per bureau of labor statistics projections, the healthcare sector is expected to grow by 16% from 2020 to 2030, presenting a substantial opportunity for our skilled graduates.this life-changing program plays a pivotal role in the revitalization of Cleveland's workforce and economy. Partnering closely with leading healthcare institutions such as Cleveland clinic, university hospitals, and metrohealth, New Bridge aligns its curriculum with industry trends, ensuring our graduates meet the evolving needs of our healthcare partners.