Issued to
Dylan Gaffney
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Credential Verification
Issue date: October 9, 2026
ID: f5612aae-275f-4134-9f82-ee6e1a3b6828
Issued by
Bridge to Connect
BRDG Bridge to Connect prepares first-generation STEM students for academic and career success through mentorship, real-world projects, resilience, confidence, professional networks, human-centered skills, and meaningful social impact.
Type
Program
Level
Foundational
Format
Hybrid
Duration
20 weeks
Price
Free
Description
Skills
Entrepreneurial Thinking & Innovation
Strategic Thinking & Decision-Making
Communication, Presentation & Storytelling
Project Management, Prioritization & Execution
Digital Collaboration & Workflow
Marketing & Audience Engagement
Adaptability & Learning Agility
Leadership & Initiative
Stakeholder Engagement & Needs Analysis
Systems Thinking
Professional Relationship Building & Networking
Feasibility, Scalability & Impact Analysis
Technology-Enabled Problem Solving & Execution
Multidisciplinary Collaboration & Team Effectiveness
Research, Discovery, Data Analysis & Insight
AI Literacy & Emerging Technology Application
Earning Criteria
Participation
Completed the 20-week BRDG Innovation Challenge.
Participation
Contributed to a multidisciplinary team developing solutions to a complex environmental or social challenge while addressing stakeholder needs.
Assignment
Researched stakeholder needs, current approaches, and relevant technologies.
Assignment
Developed, refined, and executed an innovative, technology-enabled solution addressing a complex environmental or social challenge.
Assignment
Applied entrepreneurial thinking and project execution.
Assignment
Evaluated feasibility, sustainability, scalability, value, and impact.
Participation
Incorporated feedback from coaches, subject matter experts, trainers, stakeholders, and colleagues to strengthen the solution.
Assignment
Presented and defended the solution in a professional final pitch, responding to questions and challenges from a panel of expert judges
Participation
Built professional relationships with coaches, subject matter experts, trainers, program leads, and peers, expanding their professional network and collaborative experience.