Stellar Bridges: Building Pathways, Connecting Futures
Preparing justice-involved individuals, veterans, and underserved youth for sustainable careers in healthcare.
The Healthcare Workforce Challenge
Shortages across nursing, allied health, and technical roles
High turnover & burnout impacting quality of care
Gaps in entry-level, credentialed staff (CNA, PCT, SPT, MA)
Demand is outpacing supply — healthcare systems need new pipelines.
Our Solution: Building a Pipeline of Healthcare Talent
Training & Certification
Students complete credential-based healthcare pathways
Earn While You Learn
Paid on-the-job training reduces dropout rates
Mentorship
Builds confidence, accountability, and retention
Wraparound Support
Transportation, childcare, housing support removes barriers
Programs & Services (Phased Pathway)
Foundation
Assessment, digital & workplace readiness
Skills
Certification prep, clinical skills, paid training
Transition
Job placement, onboarding coaching
Advancement
Career ladder development, alumni mentorship
650+ instructional hours per participant + 48+ mentoring hours.
HealthBridge Pathways (Healthcare-Specific)
Sterile Processing Technician (SPT)
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Patient Care Technician (PCT)
Medical Assistant (MA)
Phlebotomy Technician / EKG Technician
Home Health Aide (HHA)/Personal Care Aide (PCA)
(Stackable pathways leading to LPN, RN, Surgical Tech, and beyond)
Career Ladder Example – EKG Technician
EKG Tech
Entry-level position monitoring heart activity
Cardiovascular Technician
Advanced diagnostic procedures
RN (Cardiac Focus)
Specialized nursing care
Nurse Practitioner / Cardiac Specialist
Advanced practice role
Shows healthcare employers a pipeline of long-term talent growth.
Partnership Benefits for Healthcare Organizations
Direct Access to Talent Pipelines
Skilled, credentialed, job-ready graduates
Reduced Turnover
Mentorship + support systems boost retention
Cost Savings
Less reliance on crisis staffing agencies
Community Impact
Strengthen local workforce, reduce recidivism, improve diversity hiring
The Full Package: From Training to Placement
Stellar Bridges (Nonprofit)
Prepares, trains, and supports participants
Placement Partners
Smooth transition into healthcare roles
Ongoing Support
Alumni network + mentorship improve long-term retention
Healthcare organizations benefit from a complete workforce pipeline — from classroom to career.
Projected Impact (3 Years)
1,200+
Healthcare Participants Trained
75%
Credential Attainment
Within 12 months
70%
Employment Rate
Within 90 days
85%
1-Year Retention Rate
$19.50
Average Starting Wage
Partner With Us to Build the Healthcare Workforce of Tomorrow
Ways to Engage
Employer partnerships for hiring pipelines
Clinical training sites & preceptorships
Joint workforce development initiatives
Advisory roles to shape curriculum