College & Career Bridge for All (CCB4A) is a program that works with DOE and CUNY to increase postsecondary enrollment by hiring and training college students to provide meaningful advising to graduating seniors through the postsecondary planning, financial aid, and matriculation processes. In 2020, we scaled our program to ensure that all students in the NYCDOE graduating class have access to a near-peer Bridge Coach to support them on their postsecondary journey. As a city-wide program, we serve more than 50,000 students annually as they graduate from the NYCDOE. So, a Bridge Coach is a trained college student who helps students with the matriculation process.
If you want to read more, you can visit the CCB4A website
Statistics About CCB4A
55,000 students in the NYCDOE graduating Class received weekly outreach and meaningful support.
Students who engaged with their coach enrolled in Fall 2022 at a rate 9% higher than students who did not; in our Spring 2021 Winter Bridge program, it was 18% higher
How can we help you?
Research available post secondary plans for Spring 2025 & Fall 2025
Provide support on deciding which option is a best fit for you
Apply to a college or career training program and complete the enrollment steps to start in the Fall
Review and Compare Admissions Offers
Apply, update and/or verify FAFSA/TAP
Enroll in CUNY support programs (ASAP, CUNY Start, etc)
Commit to your school or career pathway of choice
Complete all necessary paperwork, and with any steps that come after you commit to your school or pro-pathway choice!
About Me
I am a recent graduate from Mercy University. I majored in Accounting with a specialization in Data Analytics. This is my second cycle working for the CCB4A program. I am passionate about creating actionable, positive change in the community. My role as Bridge Coach in this program has enabled me to improve social mobility and equal opportunity within my community by guiding students in embarking on their chosen post secondary path.
In my free time, I love to read, go to museums, go horseback riding, and hang out with my loved ones.
I am super excited to get to work with you all in supporting your path to success! I am here to answer any questions or problems that may arise in your path to embarking on your post secondary goals. Feel free to reach out to me! My contact info is below.
My time as a 2025 Summer Bridge Coach ends on September 4th!
Ways To Contact Me:
You can email me at: Jayda.Matos-Vega@Bridge.cuny.edu
Text me at: 917-994-9477
Follow my Instagram to see posts regarding helpful tips for matriculation: @jaydavegabc
Schedule a virtual meeting with me: bit.ly/45A4T9y