GUIDE TO SUCCESS

WHAT IS A BRIDGE COACH?

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 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 Leslie Rivera, a rising junior at Lehman College and a first-generation college student. My goal as a coach is to support students in any way I can and help them access the resources they need to succeed. As I am transitioning to becoming former e-board secretary of the PNC at lehman I found that I enjoy helping others stay organized and motivated, especially when it comes to school and goals. I’m a first-gen student, so I’ve learned how to navigate college step by step and love sharing what I learn.