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CONTINUED TO THE BACK… About 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! 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. 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: 20 hours of classroom instruction on career development topics individual coaching and skills assessment from a team of qualified staff specialists facilitated networking with professionals in your field corporate recruitment and placement services 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 “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 Immigrant Bridge Program Rebuild your career in the U.S. Background Photo: Flickr.com/photos/acertainworld/

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iBridge is a free program that helps highly skilled immigrant professionals rebuild careers in the U.S. Learn more at http://camba.org/ibridge.

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About iBridgeCAMBA’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!

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.

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: � 20 hours of classroom instruction on career development topics

� individual coaching and skills assessment from a team of qualified staff specialists

� facilitated networking with professionals in your field � corporate recruitment and placement services � 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

“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

Immigrant Bridge ProgramRebuild your career in the U.S.

B a c k g r o u n d P h o t o : F l i c k r . c o m / p h o t o s / a c e r t a i n w o r l d /

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Immigrant Bridge ProgramRebuild your career in the U.S.

About CAMBAStarted 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.

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Eligibility iBridge serves immigrant professionals who are: � Legally authorized to work in the U.S. � Unemployed, under-employed or working outside their area of expertise

� Residents of New York City � Holding a degree from an accredited foreign university � Proficient in English � Strongly motivated to build a career and able to commit to regular classes, meetings and appointments

How to Apply to iBridge � Contact us at (718) 282-0108 ext. 79225 or [email protected]

� Applicants attend a one-on-one assessment with iBridge staff

� Due to limited space, selection is competitive

LOCATION: CAMBA, 2211 Church Avenue, 2nd Floor, Brooklyn, NY 11226 (At Flatbush Avenue)

DIRECTIONS: Q/B train or 2/5 train to Church Avenue or B41 or B35 bus.

For more information, visit CAMBA.org/ibridge

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