Atlanta Bridges Office
Contact Information
Allen Brown
Director
Ph: 404-523-6335
Fax: 404-523-6905
TTY: 404-523-7108
allen.brown@marriott.com
The Atlanta office of Bridges from School to Work matches youth with disabilities between the ages of 17 and 22 with entry-level job positions in local Atlanta area businesses that are seeking workforce diversification solutions. Learn more about what we do and how we’re funded.
Who We Serve
The Atlanta Bridges office serves:
- Employers in the Atlanta metropolitan area
- Youth participants from the school districts listed below on this page
- We also work closely with parents/guardians and local schools.
Age & Residency Requirements
- Are between the ages of 17-22
- Has/had an IEP
- Have documentation of eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Are interested in employment
- Have reached a level of independence to work without intensive on-the-job coaching
School Districts Served
Atlanta Public Schools
DeKalb County Schools
Six Cobb County High Schools: (Osborne HS, Pebblebrook HS, South Cobb HS, Campbell HS, Wheeler HS, and McEachern HS)
Six Fulton County High Schools (Tri-Cities HS, Banneker HS, Creekside HS, Roswell HS, Centennial HS, Milton HS)
Local Partners
Atlanta Public Schools
DeKalb County Board of Education
Cobb County School District
Fulton County Department of Human Services
Ticket to Work
How To Donate to Our Local Office
Bridges relies on various sources for funding that includes financial support from foundations, institutions and individuals. We invite you to learn more about how to donate to the Atlanta Bridges office or contact Allen Brown at 404-523-6335.
RITZ-CARLTON BUCKHEAD HOSTS BRIDGES YOUTH
Atlanta Bridges youth participated in a March 29th work place etiquette workshop at the Ritz-Carlton Buckhead, facilitated by Area Director of Sales and Marketing, Elena Mullican, and Assistant Human Resources Director, Rachel Castillo.