Bridge Program
The Bridge Program is funded by a grant through State University of New York to provide training, free of charge, to adults & youths who meet financial and family guidelines. Classes are followed up with support to participants in finding and keeping employment, enrolling in college or enhancing career opportunities.
Personal and Professional Development
- Developing a personal vision for goal setting
- Identifying community resources and support systems
- Reviewing effective communication techniques
- Handling change and stress
- Developing a career plan
- Assessing the job market
- Understanding the workplace
- Developing a resume
- Preparing to find a job or enhance your career
- AZTEC distance learning - Ready for Work
- Interest/aptitude assessment learning series
Work Skills Classes
- NRF National Customer Service Certification
- ServSafe® national food handling level I & II national certificates
- Food Tech.
- Basic computer skills
- Keyboarding
- Word
- Excel
- PowerPoint
- Pre-employment test prep
- Civil Service test prep
- Career Scope - interest/aptitude assessment
- AZTEC distance learning - occupational skills remediation
Youth Programs
- Interest and Aptitude Assessment
- Job Exploration
- Self-Development
- Summer Camps
- Workshops
- Career Exploration
Eligibility
- Must have at least one dependant child or be pregnant
- And meet the income levels/family size which are attached
Program Year June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008
Family |
Annual |
Monthly |
Bi-Weekly |
Weekly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 |
$20,420 |
$1,702 |
$785 |
$393 |
2 |
$27,380 |
$2,282 |
$1,053 |
$527 |
3 |
$34,340 |
$2,862 |
$1,321 |
$660 |
4 |
$41,300 |
$3,442 |
$1,588 |
$794 |
5 |
$48,260 |
$4,022 |
$1,856 |
$928 |
6 |
$55,220 |
$4,602 |
$2,124 |
$1,062 |
7 |
$62,180 |
$5,182 |
$2,392 |
$1,196 |
8 |
$69,140 |
$5,762 |
$2,659 |
$1,330 |
For Family units with more than eight members, add |
||||
|
$6,960 |
$580 |
$268 |
$134 |
Outcomes
- National industry recognized certificates
- FLCC certificate of course completion
- Follow-up assistance in finding and keeping employment
- Tuition assistance for related FLCC credit and non-credit courses
Evening and daytime classes are offered at various FLCC and community sites throughout the year.
Contact Information
Contact the Bridge office for specific information
Main Office - Canandaigua Campus
Phone:
(585) 394-3500, ext. 7466 or 7551
E-mail: bridge@flcc.edu
Geneva Center Office
Phone: (315) 789-6701, ext. 6022
Wayne County Center
Phone: (315) 331-9098 ext. 302
Staff
Kathleen Guy
Canandaigua Campus
Phone: (585)394-3500, ext. 7551
Wendy Cartwright
Canandaigua Campus: (585)394-3500, ext. 7466
Geneva Campus Center:
(315)789-6701 ext. 6022
Linda Cunningham
Newark Campus Center
(315)331-9098 ext. 302
Patty Tauscher
Newark Campus Center
(315)331-9098 ext. 302
