The Skills Bridge Builder Model

Bridge Type 1: Experience Accelerators

Example Program: "Manager in 90 Days" - AI handles routine tasks - Humans focus on judgment calls - Real projects, real stakes - Mentor guidance throughout - 90% placement rate - Price: $25,000 per participant

Bridge Type 2: Apprenticeship Redesign

Example: "AI-Augmented Professional Program" - 6-month intensive - Part-time work, part-time learning - Company pays reduced salary + training - Graduate with experience + certification - ROI for company: 300% year one

Bridge Type 3: Reverse Mentoring Exchanges

Example: "Wisdom-Tech Exchange" - Junior teaches AI tools - Senior teaches industry wisdom - Both gain crucial skills - Company retains knowledge - Cost: $10,000 per pair

Bridge Type 4: Project-Based Portfolios

Example: "Portfolio Professional Path" - 10 projects across 5 companies - Each builds specific skills - Portfolio proves capability - Companies get fresh talent - Graduates earn while learning