Immigrant Bridge Program Rebuild your career in the U.S.
About CAMBA “I didn’t know where to begin. Thanks to iBridge, for the first time since I came to the U.S., I have a plan.” Anatoly Kutelia, Engineer, RUSSIA
“Right now I’m feeling confident and very motivated about my future. I believe my American dream will come true very soon and iBridge was a valuable stepping stone towards reaching my goal.” Jesus Benaventa, Accountant, VENEZUELA
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Started in 1977, CAMBA is a nonprofit agency that connects people with opportunities to enhance their quality of life. CAMBA offers integrated services and programs in: Economic Development, Education & Youth Development, Family Support, Health, Housing and Legal Services. CAMBA serves more than 45,000 individuals and families, including 9,000 youth, each year. Learn more about CAMBA’s life-changing services at CAMBA.org. iBridge is funded by a grant from the New York City Economic Development Corporation and its LINK (Leveraging Innovations and our Neighborhoods in the Knowledge Economy) initiative.
About iBridge
Eligibility
How to Apply to iBridge
CAMBA’s iBridge is a unique program designed to assist highly skilled immigrant professionals like you achieve gateway jobs in their profession. iBridge was created in 2013 by Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and is funded through the NYC Economic Development Corporation in order to leverage the skills of immigrant professionals, to contribute to the economy of NYC and to benefit you!
iBridge serves immigrant professionals who are:
Contact us at (718) 282-0108 ext. 79225 or ibridge@camba.org
Membership in iBridge is extremely competitive. Eligible applicants will be awarded Scholarships on the basis of professional qualifications, ability to commit to program participation, and motivation to succeed.
Legally authorized to work in the U.S.
Applicants attend a one-on-one assessment with iBridge staff
Unemployed, under-employed or working outside their area of expertise
Due to limited space, selection is competitive
Residents of New York City Holding a degree from an accredited foreign university Proficient in English
LOCATION: CAMBA, 2211 Church Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (at Flatbush Avenue)
Strongly motivated to build a career and able to commit to regular classes, meetings and appointments
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Professionals from all fields are encouraged to apply, but priority will be given to applicants with training or experience in the science, . technology, engineering, RLE RD ALBEMA math (STEM), accounting, healthcare, or media technology fields.
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opportunity to apply for a low interest loan of $1,000 to $10,000 through our partner Amalgamated Bank to help you move ahead in your field
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20 hours of classroom instruction on career development topics
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iBridge is free to selected participants and provides students with the knowledge, skills, network and support they need to address the primary obstacles and thrive in their respective fields through: