GET INVOLVED

Help someone take their next step.

Share your knowledge, mentor a learner, sponsor education, volunteer your time, hire emerging talent, or partner with BRLF to create stronger pathways to opportunity.

CLIMB WITH US

Everyone has something valuable to contribute.

Building opportunity takes more than classrooms. It takes people willing to teach, guide, encourage, connect, hire, sponsor, and support.

BRLF brings together learners, working professionals, employers, community organizations, volunteers, and supporters around one goal: helping people move forward.

You do not have to be a teacher to make an impact. There are many ways to be part of the climb.

CHOOSE YOUR PATH

How would you like to help?

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Mentor

Help a learner navigate career decisions, workplace challenges, and professional growth.

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Sponsor a Student

Help remove financial barriers between a learner and an educational opportunity.

Become a Benefactor →
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Hire Talent

Consider BRLF students and graduates for internships, entry-level positions, and career opportunities.

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Partner

Work with BRLF to expand education, workforce development, and community opportunity.

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BECOME AN INSTRUCTOR

Teach what you know.

BRLF instructors help learners develop practical skills that can be used in real workplaces and everyday life.

We are interested in working with professionals from many industries and career backgrounds who enjoy helping others grow.

Share real experience Bring practical knowledge from your profession into the classroom.
Teach practical skills Help learners understand how skills are actually used in the workplace.
Flexible opportunities Opportunities may include classes, workshops, guest instruction, or specialized training.
I'm Interested in Teaching
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BECOME A MENTOR

Sometimes guidance changes everything.

A mentor can help someone see possibilities they may not yet see for themselves.

BRLF mentors can provide career guidance, encouragement, professional perspective, and support as learners navigate decisions and challenges.

Career guidance Share insight about your profession, industry, and career journey.
Professional encouragement Help learners build confidence and understand workplace expectations.
Long-term connection Mentoring relationships may continue beyond a single class or program.
Become a Mentor
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BECOME A STUDENT BENEFACTOR

Help remove a barrier.

Sometimes the difference between wanting an opportunity and being able to pursue it is financial support.

Student benefactors help BRLF expand access to education, learning materials, career preparation, and other resources that support a learner's development.

Support education Help fund learning opportunities and student development.
Reduce barriers Help learners access resources they may not otherwise be able to afford.
Invest in potential Your support can help someone build skills that continue creating value for years.
Support a Student
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VOLUNTEER

Your skills can make a difference too.

Volunteers can support BRLF in many ways depending on their interests, experience, and availability.

Opportunities may grow as the Foundation grows and may include classroom support, events, technology, outreach, career services, administration, and community engagement.

Classroom support Assist instructors and learners during educational programs.
Professional skills Contribute expertise in areas such as technology, marketing, HR, finance, communications, or events.
Community outreach Help BRLF connect with learners, organizations, employers, and supporters.
Volunteer With BRLF
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PARTNER WITH US

Bigger opportunities are built together.

BRLF welcomes partnerships with businesses, libraries, schools, community organizations, local governments, nonprofits, and other organizations that share our interest in education and workforce development.

Host programs Provide space, technology, resources, or access to learners.
Build workforce pathways Help connect training with internships, employment, and advancement opportunities.
Expand community access Work with BRLF to bring programs to more people and more communities.
Discuss a Partnership
JOIN BRLF

Tell us how you'd like to help.

Complete the interest form and tell us which type of involvement fits you best.

You do not need to have everything figured out. If you are interested in helping, start the conversation.

This form is currently a website preview. We will connect it to BRLF's contact system before launch.

TOGETHER, WE CLIMB

You could be part of someone's turning point.

A class. A mentor. A connection. An opportunity. Small actions can change the direction of a life.

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