Bridge to Success

Digital Survival and Life Admnistration

Everyday Tech: Setting up secure emails (Gmail/Outlook), navigating GPS/Maps for public transit, using QR codes, and digital banking (paying bills/managing apps).

Digital Citizenship: Online safety, recognizing phishing/scams, and managing a positive social media presence (LinkedIn vs. Personal).

Hardware Basics: Mastery of touchscreens vs. trackpads, using public kiosks, and basic device troubleshooting.

Workforce Readiness

Microsoft Office & Beyond: Word (resumes), Excel (basic budgeting/tracking), and PowerPoint (presentation skills). Include Google Workspace (Docs/Sheets) as many modern startups use this exclusively.

The Job Search Suite: * Resume 2.0: Creating "ATS-friendly" resumes that bypass automated filters.

Application Lab: Navigating complex online job portals and "Workday" applications.

Career Exploration: Using tools like ONET OnLine* or LinkedIn Learning to identify tech-adjacent careers.

The Higher Ed Bridge

Academic Tech: Using Learning Management Systems (LMS) like Canvas or Blackboard—which are often the biggest hurdles for returning students.

Financial Aid Navigation: Using the FAFSA website and managing student portals.

Resource Connection: Warm hand-offs to local campus-based support groups (Rising Scholars, Project Rebound, and Underground Scholars).