BRIDGES for Employers

Here at BRIDGES we understand the importance having dependable, quality employees to carry out the required job functions/duties to make your business successful. Let us supply your business with motivated, productive employees with positive attitudes.

Through our Work Bridge program, we provide job readiness training to adults who are unemployed, under employed, or seeking to enter the work force. Upon completion of training, these individuals are equipped with the employability skills needed to become great employees and team members.

The job readiness training consists of:

Modern work skills: focus is on human relations skills, critical thinking, conflict resolution and problem solving in the work place.
Life skills: focus is on ability to manage life situations that could prevent steady, productive employment

Individuals have access to additional training opportunities in the areas of GED, computer literacy, certified nurse assistant, office professional, certified desktop support technician, and certified customer service.

For your local businesses we offer:

Effective Recruitment. Your business will have access to a professional account manager who is responsive and committed to making sure your staff needs are met efficiently and satisfactorily.
Job Matching. Individuals who are matched to jobs are screened in the following areas prior to being referred:
Background checks
Education level
Work history and reference checking
Job Coaching. In an effort to increase retention rates after placement, new hires are contacted by their job retention specialist once per week and thereafter, twice per month to ensure that job expectations are being met. The account manager also makes contact with the employers to ensure satisfaction.
Employer Specific Training. We will customize our training and screening to meet your specific needs.


If you would like to learn more about our no-fee placement services please contact Maryan Mercer at 260-3703.