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BRIDGE TO WORK

Bridge to Work reimagines how mega-sporting events can establish pathways to stable, quality jobs for the local Bay Area community.

The groundbreaking workforce development program aims to provide ongoing training and support to create a defined roadmap to stable employment for participants across NBA All-Star 2025, Super Bowl LX, and FIFA World Cup 26™. To date, 250+ Bridge to Work participants have earned over $90K collectively from temporary mega-event positions and hundreds are completing advancement pathways towards family-supporting careers. 

 34%

of participants identified as opportunity youth

Participant Insight

120-150

participants currently in advancement pathways

5%

of participants with prior justice system involvement

Dennis’s Story: NBA All-Star Weekend

Today

Best Buy Employee

NBA All-Star Game Wayfinder

Bridge to Work Medical Assistant Advancement Pathway

Full-Time Medical Assistant

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Anchor Partner

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Delivery Partners

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Career Pathway Partners
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Supporting Partners
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“This was life changing. Going to places across the Bay Area I’d never been to, attending an event I’d never experienced, and seeing things I’d never seen before all felt really good.”

— Bridge to Work Participant, NBA All-Star

"[Bridge to Work] not only enhances the fan experience but also provides meaningful opportunities for individuals to gain valuable skills and career experience at one of the world's biggest sporting events."

— Anna Isaacson, SVP Social Responsiblity, NFL

“This work sets a precedent for how sports can catalyze community development.”

— Sam Cobbs, Tipping Point CEO

"The NBA is a proud partner with the BAHC and their groundbreaking Bridge to Work program for the NBA All-Star 2025... This initiative shows how major sporting event can have a lasting and positive impact on the region"

— National Basketball Association