Creating Pathways to Postsecondary Success for Bronx Youth
Bridge to College & Careers (B2CC) is Phipps Neighborhoods’ flagship college and career readiness program, serving over 225 high school students annually across three Bronx public schools.
Designed in partnership with school leaders and funded by visionary partners, the program helps students explore their interests, build critical life and career skills, and graduate prepared for college, employment, or advanced training.
Access
Greater awareness of post-secondary options starting in 9th grade through targeted advisement and college visits
Success
Career assessments that link values, interests, and experiences to potential career paths
Thrive
Learning through our Work, Learn & Grow program; paired with early career exploration via panels and industry-focused projects
We work where the need is greatest
93% of students served are economically disadvantaged, and the Bronx has one of the highest youth disconnection rates in the country. B2CC provides the structure, guidance, and access needed to shift outcomes for young people-starting as early as 9th grade.
B2CC is a strategic intervention, preparing students to fill jobs that exist today AND thrive in the economy of tomorrow.
What the Program Offers
B2CC is embedded within our Community School and coordinated by a dedicated Phipps Neighborhoods team. Students receive:
- Career Assessments: Linking values and interests to future paths
- College Advising: One-on-one support for applications and financial aid/FAFSA
- Work-Based Learning: Through the Work, Learn & Grow and SYEP programs and employer panels
- College Exposure: College tours, fairs, overnight campus visits
- Senior Year Transition Planning: Personalized guidance for every graduate
How it Works
B2CC operates at our community school partners: East Bronx Academy for the Future, Metropolitan High School, and Wings Academy (MAP)
Each school is paired with a team of program staff that provides year-round advising, early exposure and transition planning. The program runs from 9th through 12th grade, creating a seamless bridge from high school to future opportunity.
Our Results
students received college and financial aid guidance
postsecondary matriculation
of students completed a work experience
Partner with Us
B2CC is made possible through a powerful network of funders and community partners who believe in Bronx students. Together, we have created $11.5M in youth opportunity in 2024 alone.
Opening Doors, Building Futures
