MatchBridge

As we think about the many gifts we have to be thankful for, I invite you to think about your first job: who opened the door for you? Who helped you with your resume and coached you on the job interview? My guess is that the mentoring and coaching you received carved the pathway toward the current success you enjoy today in the workplace and your career. My guess is that there are a couple of key folks who come to mind as you recall the coaching, support and encouragement you needed to help you learn right from wrong, to set career goals and to increase your confidence as you entered the workforce in your early adult years.

Today you have the opportunity to give back the coaching, support and encouragement that all youth require to succeed in college and careers. As you make your holiday shopping list this year, please consider the gift of sponsoring a youth in a 2010 summer internship in the industry of their choice.

The gift of sponsorship provides a youth a living wage for a six-week internship this summer, plus the support of weekly professional development training, provided by MatchBridge staff. Professional development focuses on job-readiness basics- such as resumes, cover letters and interview preparation- as well as industry-specific curriculum, education and career goal setting, and other skills critical to succeeding in today’s complex workforce. I hope you will lend your support as we build the future workforce of San Francisco.

Recognition

You and your company will be recognized by MatchBridge on our website, in our monthly newsletter,
        and in our marketing collateral.

Invitations to attend MatchBridge employer events where you and your company will
        be honored and thanked.

Engagement

Receive updates on sponsees’ progress, placement, and education and career goal development.

Opportunities to be a life-changing influence, via face-to-face or virtual mentorship with sponsees

Expand your capacity to give back by participating in MatchBridge “Employer of the Month” events,
        job-readiness workshops, and industry/career panels.

Investment

Your participation and contributions are an investment in the future and can be the definitive change
        in a young person’s life.

Join MatchBridge, and be a positive influence in the development of tomorrow’s workforce, today.