Bridges to College and Careers

Prepare for success in college and beyond! In Bridges to College and Careers, you’ll build your academic skills, apply for college, and kickstart a career after graduation.

What does this program offer?

• A 23-week program which includes academic, career, and financial coaching to help prepare you for college and beyond
• A smooth transition to either Bunker Hill Community College or Quincy College so you can get your degree
• Lifelong career advancement coaching after you graduate

Am I eligible for this program?

• Age 18 or older
• High school diploma (from anywhere in the world), GED, or HiSET
• Intermediate to high English skills
• U.S. citizen, green card holder, refugee status, or a document stating the date you have been granted political asylum
• For Biotechnology only: strong math skills and an interest in science

Watch these videos to learn more about the Bridges to College & Careers programs!

Learn more about each of our pathways!

Biotechnology

Biotechnology prepares you for a career working in the thriving Biotechnology industry doing lab research, manufacturing, and quality control. Classes are part-time in the morning or evening. After JVS, Biotechnology students enroll at Quincy College in their year-long Biotechnology and Good Manufacturing Practices Certificate program.

Schedule (morning): Monday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
                                      Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
                                      Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
                                      Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

Schedule (evening): Monday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
                                      Tuesday 3:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
                                      Wednesday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
                                      Thursday 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Substance Addiction

• A smooth transition to Quincy College so you can get your Substance Addiction Certificate
• Stackable Credential, Students can work to get an Associates Degree 
  • Jobs include: Social Worker, Healthcare, Legal
• Enables students to attain additional degrees in Substance Addiction & Human Services

Schedule: Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
                       Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.

General Studies

General Studies prepares you to go to Bunker Hill Community College, where you can study in the program of your choosing. Classes meet part-time in the mornings. General Studies students have gone on to study subjects such as Healthcare, Nursing, Languages, Early Childhood Education, Culinary Arts, and many others.

Schedule: Monday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
                   Tuesday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
                   Wednesday 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
                   Thursday 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.