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    Teach and mentor local design students.

    Help cultivate the next generation of designers by volunteering with BRIDGEGOOD. We are looking for volunteer instructors, mentors, and ambassadors.

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    Inspire Oakland Design Challenge
    Mentor | Judge

    Inspire Oakland Design Challenge

    Help emerging Creatives and Designers create original artwork that answers the question, "What about Oakland inspires you?" The Top 6 designs are showcased on billboards, benches, and LEDs.

    UX Design Apprenticeship
    Instructor | Mentor | Ambassador

    UX Design Apprenticeship

    Support student designers with tuition-free access, hands-on training, and portfolio building activities. Students learn User Experience (UX) & User Interface (UI) Design in a 3-month program with real-world industry experience.

    Tech Career Incubator
    Instructor | Mentor

    Tech Career Incubator

    Help provide students with design career education, direct mentorship, and open labs curated by industry & tech professionals. Connects the gap from program graduate to employed design professional.

    Community Partnerships
    Ambassador | Donor

    Community Partnerships

    Connect BRIDGEGOOD graduates to paid opportunities in the design, technology, and/or business sectors. Examples include paid work (internship, contract, entry level, etc.), site visits, and work sessions led by your company's design team.

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    Founded July 2009, BRIDGEGOOD provides equitable tech access, professional resources, and design opportunities to diverse job seekers.